Managing Your Health Just Got Simpler!
Why Aortic Stenosis Is Dangerous The aortic valve controls the flow of blood out of your heart to the rest of your body. A normal valve needs to open wide to allow the blood to flow to the rest of the body. In severe aortic stenosis, the opening can shrink to the size of the head of a golf tee. As ... Read more
Countless studies have touted the benefits of breast-feeding. Now new research published by JAMA Pediatrics suggests a lower risk of childhood leukaemia can be added to the list. The research gathered from reviewing 18 major studies comparing breast-feeding and childhood cancer rates from North ... Read more
Just having a couple of drinks a day may damage your heart when you start to age, a new study shows. According to the report, women are especially vulnerable to the effects of even a few drinks. In both men and women, a couple of drinks a day tended to affect the heart's structure, making it work ... Read more
Teenage Obesity May Increase Risk of Bowel Cancer We all know that obesity can lead to a host of health problems. However, recent research has uncovered yet another alarming link – Teenagers who are overweight may face an increased risk of bowel cancer. Researchers followed nearly 240,000 Swedish ... Read more
Learning healthy eating habits at a young age can reap benefits for a lifetime. As a parent, you can encourage your kids to evaluate their food choice and physical activity habits. Here are some tips to get you started. Eat healthy breakfast – Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and ... Read more
Food allergy happens when the body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. The reaction usually happens shortly after a food is eaten. Food allergy reactions can vary from mild to severe. It is important for parents to recognize and know the usual symptoms about food allergies. Symptoms of ... Read more
Preteens and teens need the HPV vaccine now to prevent HPV-related cancers later. What is HPV? HPV is short for human papillomavirus, a virus that is extremely common. Most of the time, the body naturally suppresses HPV, but each year in the United States, about 26,000 men and women suffer from ... Read more
To show our appreciation to our teachers, The Medical Concierge Group is giving away a gift voucher worth S$100. Terms & Conditions: Must be a qualified and registered teacher with the Ministry of Education. Must be a Singaporean or PR. Valid till 30th October 2015. Services are ... Read more
Focus on Positive Thinking – Turn your negative thoughts into positive ones. Don’t send negative thoughts to yourself about your job. Ask for Help – Sometimes parents, friends, school volunteers and even your students can be a resource. You only need to ask and delegate. Accept that there are ... Read more
Teachers are in a good position to act as positive role models for students, parents and the community. A teacher who is on a personal journey to wellness – include healthy habits such as healthy eating and regular exercise can have a good positive influence on the health of their students and ... Read more