Managing Your Health Just Got Simpler!
What exactly is it, its symptoms, and what happens after? Get a quick overview with this 2-minute read. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that affects the body's ability to convert glucose (sugar) into energy. This is a long-term problem, but if well managed, people with diabetes can still ... Read more
The dangers of drink driving have been well-publicised, but what about distracted driving—which happens when you use your mobile phones while driving? Did you know that texting while driving makes a motorist 23 times more likely to crash? And talking on a mobile phone slows a young motorist's ... Read more
There are certain health conditions that we have all heard of, such as stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and many more. But how many of us really know what it means? I've heard from countless number of people that they don't quite understand these things, and that they are not doctors so there ... Read more
With an ageing population comes greater healthcare needs. This is a natural part of ageing, but the fact is that our hospitals cannot do everything. In fact, our hospitals are already facing a bed crunch—the demand for healthcare services is increasing much faster than the rate it is expanding. As ... Read more
In this time of reflection, I would like to say a BIG Thank You to all our members, clients and readers who have been with us on this journey of health. As a brand new year is upon us once again, on behalf of the team here at The Medical Concierge Group, we would like to wish you and your loved ones ... Read more
Contributed by Dr Wong Nan-Yaw, Colorectal Surgeon. When the veins around your anus or rectum are swollen or inflamed, you have haemorrhoids, also known as piles. This condition is common but painful. It generally gets worse with time, so early treatment is necessary. For cases of less severity, ... Read more
YES, we are living longer. The average global life expectancy around the world has risen to 71.5 (in 2013), from 65.3 (in 1990). This rise can be attributed to progress across a variety of illnesses, with the positive impact affecting all regions except the sub-Saharan Africa, which was hit by ... Read more
The Health Science Authority has warned the public against consuming two illegal weight loss products, namely the Nutri Drops Grapefruit Diet and Nutrex Research Adipodex. Nutri Drops Grapefruit Diet was marketed to contain all natural ingredients, but was found to have contained an undeclared ... Read more
Contributed by Dr Wong Nan-Yaw, Colorectal Surgeon. Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in Singapore and it affects both genders. That is why a colonoscopy is important. Colonoscopy is a fast, safe and accurate way to screen for early colorectal cancers, and it is highly recommended for ... Read more
Not all sugars are equal. Those that exist naturally, such as in fruits, contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The sugar problem happens when they are added to food—such as in soft drinks and desserts. These added sugar are empty calories and has no nutritional value. Chances are, most of us ... Read more