Managing Your Health Just Got Simpler!
Contributed by Dr Tan Chong Hiok, cardiologist. You’ve probably heard about hypertension, or high blood pressure. But did you know that most people with high blood pressure do not experience any symptoms, even if their blood pressure levels are dangerously high? What exactly is high blood ... Read more
The age-old therapy of using maggots to clean wounds is making a comeback, and helping diabetics keep their limbs. When you have diabetes, there’s no such thing as a small wound. Your body’s healing process slows and wounds can get bad very quickly without warning—which often leads to amputations. ... Read more
Imagine forgetting the people you love, memories you cherish. Not be able to drive to your favourite restaurant. Being confused about what day of the week it is. Feeling irritable and depressed all the time. Terrible isn’t it? But these are what people with Alzheimer’s disease experience on a ... Read more
To some, running is a matter of putting one foot in front of the other. But the truth is, running a race is no easy feat. It takes tons of training, discipline, perseverance, and, of course, fitness. Tell anyone you’re taking part in a running event, and they’ll automatically assume you’re a healthy ... Read more
Contributed by Dr Razmi Rahmat, Orthopaedic Surgeon. About 80% of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives. Fortunately, most of these cases will get better. But because back pain is a common ailment, there are plenty of different, sometimes even contradictory, hearsay that many ... Read more
Contributed by Dr Jeeve Kanagalingam, ENT Specialist. This simple question is not a test of your marital bliss. Rather, this is a question to gauge the severity of a snoring problem. Very often, he or she (yes, women snore too!) is banished to a separate room. Snoring, albeit being an annoying ... Read more
For far too many people, caffeine is a daily necessity to banish fatigue, and improve focus and productivity. In fact, recent studies have praised caffeine for encouraging better decision making. But how much caffeine is too much? 4 cups of coffee a day seems to be the tipping point for most ... Read more
From controlling your weight to boosting your mood, here are 5 compelling reasons why you should improve your life with a regular exercise routine. 1. Exercise helps control your weight There’s no shortcut to weight management. To lose weight, or to prevent weight gain, you need to exercise. ... Read more
You made us countless meals of love. You took us to the doctor’s when we fell ill. You stayed up to wait for us while we had fun outside. You tended to our scrapes. It is all too easy for us to forget all that you have done and sacrificed to raise us. Thank you for all that you’ve done, and all ... Read more
Feeling the mid-day sluggishness at work? Instead of reaching out for another cup of coffee, try these tips for better focus, increased productivity, and a healthier you. 1. Sip some water Here’s a little known fact: many times, fatigue is caused by mild dehydration. So don’t forget to drink ... Read more