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How overworking makes you really sick: What happens to …

WEBMORE OVERWORKED PEOPLE. While “ non-specific complaints such as gastric and bowel problems, muscle and joint pains” – which are signs of overworking – have not increased at the hospital level, it is more likely because patients typically address them at their family physician’s rather than at a tertiary healthcare level, opined Dr Lim. …

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Interactive: How to deal with blurred vision, styes and …

WEBFind out how these 3 common ailments can sometimes blur the world you see. In some cases, an eye muscle imbalance (such as when both eyes point in different directions) can cause or worsen computer eyes. The sebum produced by your eyelid’s glands prevents the eyelashes from becoming brittle. Styes are more common in adults …

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What is lupus and what do women need to know about …

WEBRuth Chew. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. In fact, it has been described as “a disease of a thousand faces” because it presents itself in several ways and in one or many parts of the body. An autoimmune disease is where the body is unable to tell the difference between viruses, bacteria or …

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Singaporeans’ eating habits explained: We’re fine with …

WEB“Based on my experience working with people to improve their health, a good 50 per cent of Singaporeans understand nutrition fundamentals, but the other 50 per cent have very minimal understanding of what food groups are and their functions for our body,” said Fiona Chia, the managing director of nutrition consultancy firm Health Can …

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Soleus push-ups: What is it and how does "shaking" your …

WEBWHAT IS THE SOLEUS MUSCLE AND HOW DOES IT WORK? The soleus muscle is part of the calf muscle. If you want to get more specific, it starts behind the knee and extends down about 10cm to 15cm to above the heel bone before it merges with some connective tissues to form the Achilles heel, said Dr Nicholas Leong, the registrar of Tan …

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WELLNESS: Wellbeing, Fitness, Health

WEBDiscover the latest stories on health and wellness, mental and physical, tips on staying fit, and helpful doctors' advice on CNA Lifestyle.

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What are the common misconceptions about going for …

WEBA safe space to discuss anxiety, stress and depression may be what we need, at least according to the latest National Population Health Survey 2022 by the Ministry of Health: Poor mental health increased from 13.4 per cent in 2020 to 17 per cent in 2022. Nearly one in every four Singapore residents (or about 25 per cent) between 18 …

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Rising healthcare costs in Singapore: How women cope …

WEBEvery few years, Sue-an Lim* gets a check with her gynaecologist and gets a Pap smear. This year, because of rising healthcare costs in Singapore, she opted to get her regular Pap smear done at the family general practitioner (GP) instead.. The cost was a third cheaper and although it didn’t come with any other scans, which her …

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The best headphones for working out: 9 essential picks

WEB4. Sony LinkBuds (S$189; Usual Price:S$279) Photo: Sony.com.sg. Sony has designed these doughnut-shaped Bluetooth 5.2 earbuds to be ergonomic and match the shape of the human ear for a more stable fit. The LinkBuds are IPX4 rated, so they’ll shrug off perspiration and while you tune into your music.

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What to expect at Let's Talk About Health event

WEBGet them answered by experts at Mediacorp’s Let’s Talk About Health Fair happening from Mar 1 to 3 at Nex, 10am to 9pm. There will be a variety of talks on Mar 2 and 3 that covers topics such as causes of tooth sensitivity, appropriate use of Panadol, early bone and joint care, and coping with sensitive skin. Iklan.

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Can Singapore’s hot weather make you prone to falling sick more …

WEBCollapse. “In theory, it should not affect our immune system as our core temperature is quite well regulated,” said Dr Derek Li, a family physician with Raffles Medical. “The core temperature is kept within a narrow range, despite potentially large fluctuations in ambient temperature.”.

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Singapore artworks at Venice Biennale 2024: Robert Zhao Renhui’s

WEBEight paintings from the National Gallery Singapore have been included in the biennale’s main exhibition, while three contemporary artists are also taking part: Robert Zhao Renhui with a solo showcase at the Singapore Pavilion, and Charmaine Poh and Sim Chi Yin at the main exhibition.

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Menopause: The pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy

WEB1. Breast cancer. The combination of oestrogen and progesterone in HRT is a known breast cancer risk, said Dr Randhawa. “The risk is higher the longer it is used for, but the risk reduces when HRT is stopped,” she added. There is also “little or no change” to a woman’s breast cancer risk if she takes oestrogen-only HRT, Dr Agarwal added.

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Are Asians really less prone to skin cancer

WEBIn a sense, it’s true. Caucasians are more prone to skin cancer than Asians, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer’s GLOBOCAN statistics for 2018. When you compare the incidence rates (for melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers) in predominantly Caucasian countries such as Australia, New Zealand and …

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Super Junior Singapore concert date confirmed: The group will …

WEBThe date for Super Junior's upcoming Singapore concert has been set. The K-pop group will perform a t the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Jul 14.. Super Junior will also be heading to Seoul, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Hong Kong and Jakarta as part of their 2024 Super Junior Super Show Spin-off: Halftime Asia Tour.

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Hamad International Airport in Qatar is world's best airport in …

WEBQatar's Hamad International Airport in Doha has been named the world's best airport in 2024 by London-based air transport rating organisation Skytrax, with Singapore Changi Airport coming in at second place. During the award ceremony at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, the

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Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident

WEB19 Apr 2024 12:09PM. Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a US resident. Four years after Harry and his American wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, decamped to a villa in Southern California, a travel company he controls filed paperwork this week informing British

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More Singaporeans keen to learn about mental health and seek help

WEBSINGAPORE: Singaporeans are becoming more open to learning about and seeking help for mental health, experts said. However, misconceptions surrounding the topic remain prevalent, they said. Iklan. They pointed to the role of the media, government bodies, and advocacy groups in raising interest and awareness of mental health among …

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Healthier SG: What you need to know about Singapore’s new …

WEB05 Oct 2022 01:11PM. SINGAPORE: The wheels are in motion to reform Singapore’s healthcare system, as Parliament continues its debate on a White Paper that outlines the strategy and key actions to do so on Wednesday (Oct 5). Called Healthier SG, the new strategy focuses heavily on preventive care and aims to have citizens take charge of …

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Additional tickets for K-pop star IU's Singapore concerts to go on …

WEBTickets will be available for sale from 12pm on Thursday (Apr 18) via Ticketmaster . Tickets for the show are priced at S$298 (Cat 1), S$278 (Cat 2), S$248 (Cat 3), S$228 (Cat 4), S$298 (Cat 5, restricted view) and S$178 (Cat 6, restricted view), excluding booking fees. The Singapore leg of IU's HER tour will be held at the Singapore …

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Get your fitness assessed by Zoe Tay, cook like Li Nanxing and …

WEBThe seniors in your family can expect workouts, health tips and cooking demonstrations with celebrities at the 17 Healthier SG roadshows happening from Jul 8 to November across the island. There's also free health planning for …

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Jesseca Liu: What were the 5 roles that defined her acting career

WEB19 Apr 2024 03:04PM (Updated: 19 Apr 2024 03:15PM) It seems like just yesterday when Jesseca Liu propelled to fame for playing Ruan Mian Mian, the shy, demure Vietnamese bride, in 2005 Mediacorp drama Portrait Of Home. Just like that, it’s been 19 years since the 45-year-old Malaysia-born actress was named Best Newcomer at the …

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Crazy Rich Asians musical to feature songs by Singaporean …

WEBLocal songwriter-producer Tat Tong, who is based in Los Angeles, will be writing the lyrics for the Crazy Rich Asians musical, alongside Tony-nominated artiste Amanda Green. Tong's previous works include Shinee's Tell Me Your Name, Wang Leehom's World Without Tears and JJ Lin's Resurgence and Sanctuary. In an Instagram …

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Let’s Talk About Health fair is back on Oct 21 and 22

WEBThat’s one of the areas that Mediacorp's upcoming Let’s Talk About Health event on Oct 21 and 22 at Jurong Point will be covering. Speaking of toothpaste commercial, you couldn’t get a better guest participant than Mediacorp artiste Elvin Ng in a discussion on oral health, along with his My One & Only co-star Brandon Wong as well …

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Always sticking these into your nose

WEBIklan. “They are very effective in relieving nasal congestion but their prolonged use can damage the nasal tissue, resulting in a rebound phenomenon, that is, the nose becomes even more congested,” said Dr Lim. “Other side effects include an increase in runny nose, fast heartbeat, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, …

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