Managing Your Health Just Got Simpler!
What exactly is it, its implications, and what happens after? Get a quick overview with this 2-minute read. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a lipid, or a fatty substance, that makes hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids that help you digest fat. It is produced by the liver and found in some ... Read more
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
Many people equate a lower weight with better health. So when there is weight loss, even if it is unexplained, they instinctively believe that they are becoming healthier. But have you considered that your unexplained weight loss could be unhealthy? When weight loss is unexplained, unplanned, and ... Read more
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