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Sugar: The New Fat?

December 1, 2020
2 minutes read

Sugar, a common additive in many foods, may be doing your body more harm than you realise. Where saturated fat was once singled out as the leading cause of obesity, these days medical professionals are making a strong case that sugar is the real culprit. How much sugar do we consume? In day...

Led by the Nose

November 1, 2020
2 minutes read

Although seldom life-threatening, allergic rhinitis and its symptoms can affect your quality of life and diminish work or academic performance. It typically begins with sneezing Your nose starts to feel blocked, runny or itchy – sometimes, all of the above! You think you have caught a cold ...

Understanding Intermittent Fasting

October 1, 2020
2 minutes read

Everyone has at some point heard of or tried various diet plans, such as paleo, keto and low-carbohydrate diets, to name a few. What about intermittent fasting? Fasting is not necessarily new, having been practiced for centuries by religious groups or for spiritual reasons. This form of restrict...

Protect Yourself Against the Sun

September 1, 2020
2 minutes read

Sunscreen is commonly used when people go to the beach, but there are other places where you still need this sort of protection – and not just when you are planning to be under the sun for hours. Your skin absorbs sunlight simply by walking from your house to the office, and the rays are just a...

Working Out the Truth: 8 Exercise Myths

August 1, 2020
2 minutes read

Myth #1: “Running on a treadmill puts less stress on your knees as compared to running on hard ground.” While it is true that treadmills are designed to absorb some of the shock and impact from running, it’s advised not to totally let loose and run for hours on one. Other important factors ...

Causes & Treatments of Urinary Incontinence

July 1, 2020
2 minutes read

There are many common ailments that affect our urinary system, such as urinary tract infections (UTI), urinary incontinence and kidney stones. In this article, we will discuss these three common causes. Urinary Incontinence Urinary incontinence refers to the uncontrollable leakage of urine. Wh...

5 Health Conditions Affecting Women More

June 1, 2020
2 minutes read

When it comes to medical conditions, a common risk factor is that of sex—women are more prone to some conditions while men are more prone to others. In this article, we zoom in on 5 common conditions that usually affect women more. [1] Fibromyalgia This condition is second only to osteoarth...

Protect Your Skin From Burns

May 1, 2020
2 minutes read

As the lid of the pot is lifted, an angry burst of steam hisses and shoots out at your arm, burning the skin and causing you to recoil in pain. You try applying antiseptic cream on the affected area but blisters still form anyway and the skin begins to peel. What was just described is a typical...

The Importance of Sleeping in the Dark

April 1, 2020
3 minutes read

Many of us tend to use our mobile phones right before sleeping, and some even like keeping a night light on. However, light at night is not necessarily a good thing and may actually do more harm than good. Circadian Rhythms Before manmade lighting was invented, humans timed work and rest accor...

Demystifying Dementia

March 2, 2020
2 minutes read

What is Dementia? Dementia is a chronic brain disorder characterized by the loss of cognitive functioning as well as behavioral abilities, which interferes with a person’s daily life. Some cognitive functions that dementia affects include memory, language skills, visual perception, problem ...

Pain, Pain Go Away

February 1, 2020
2 minutes read

Pain is a feeling that we are all familiar with – a negative sensation that serves as our body’s alarm to tell us something is wrong, and that an immediate action is needed of us to turn the alarm off. It is common for Singaporeans to seek medical aid for their pains nowadays because of bet...

Overindulgence Hurts Hearts

December 23, 2019
4 minutes read

With Christmas over and Lunar New Year celebrations around the corner, we prepare to eat and drink to properly celebrate the occasion. Festivities such as these set the mood and makes us feel that it’s fine to consume more than what we normally do, especially if we are guests at another person’s...