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Ageing: Hearing Loss, Snoring & Swallowing Problems

June 1, 2023
2 minutes read

As humans age, our muscles atrophy, our eyesight deteriorate and our hair turn grey. Similarly, the deterioration of hearing “hair cells” (nerve endings) will cause hearing loss as we age. Generally, above age 60, one decibel (or about 1%) of hearing is lost every year, starting with the high fr...

The Little We Know Of Pain

May 10, 2023
1 minute read

Pain is a sensation that we are all familiar with and the less of it we experience, the happier we’ll be. But pain exists for a reason. It is the body’s alarm mechanism to alert us that something has gone wrong and immediate attention is needed. With better quality of life and medical care, ...

Age Conscious

April 5, 2023
1 minute read

There is a popular saying that 50 is the new 30. While it is not immediately clear what this means, the message is unmistakable. Today’s healthy 50-year-old has a lifetime ahead, much like the healthy 30-year-old did in the past. Many celebrate this reality, because reaching 50 comes with life exp...

Addressing Dry Eyes

March 6, 2023
1 minute read

Dry eyes occur when tear production is insufficient for adequate lubrication. It may be due to ageing, chronic contact lens wear, prolonged computer use, post-LASIK procedure, or environmental factors such as being in dry windy or air-conditioned areas. Symptoms of dry eyes are tearing, stinging...

Diabetes During Pregnancy

February 3, 2023
1 minute read

Did you know? In Singapore, one in five pregnancies – that is more than 6,000 women each year – is affected by gestational diabetes. This figure is high by international standards – according to the international Diabetes Federation, only one in seven births is affected by gestational diabetes...

Meditate Your Life Around

January 3, 2023
2 minutes read

There are often misconceptions about what is meditation. Some believe that one must go into deep sleep or will levitate when you start meditating. Contrary to such beliefs, meditation is not about obtaining super powers; rather, it is to “tame the mind”. The word stems from the Latin name medita...

Preparing for Parenthood

November 30, 2022
1 minute read

Parenthood is one of the most challenging yet fulfilling roles anyone can undertake. Preparing yourself allows you to enjoy the process and evolve with the changes that a baby will bring. Emotional Preparation Talk to your partner about your expectations and practical issues such as financia...

I Can’t Eat That

November 1, 2022
2 minutes read

Are you really allergic to certain foods or just being a paranoid dinner guest? Knowing your status could save your life, so read on and be enlightened. Tragedies involving food allergies have been in the news these past few years. In 2012, a 20-year-old Canadian woman died allegedly after b...

Woes of the Weekend Warrior

October 3, 2022
3 minutes read

Whether you are a weekend warrior or much more serious about exercise, knowledge of these five sports-related injuries can help you understand and mitigate their risks and stay in better shape for longer. HAMSTRING PULL A hamstring pull can occur in sports such as football, volleyball, golf, t...

Light and Your Health

September 7, 2022
2 minutes read

In densely populated and urbanised Singapore, we are never completely without light. How does this affect the way our bodies function? Light plays a vital role in regulating our circadian rhythms, which are driven by our biological clock. The circadian biological clock is controlled by a part of...

Sit Right, Stand Properly

August 1, 2022
2 minutes read

Today’s ergonomic furniture does more than provide comfort while you sit or stand at work. It is unquestionable that we spend a lot of time at work, and those in more sedentary jobs are seated for long stretches at a time. Health experts warn that prolonged sitting increases cancer risk. T...

Good Night, Sleep Tight

July 1, 2022
2 minutes read

We spend almost one-third of our lives asleep. Like a balanced diet and exercise, sleep forms a critical component of overall health. Poor sleep quality and sleep deprivation can cause increased irritability, difficulty in concentrating and decision making, lowered productivity. The risk of injury a...