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Silent Threat: The Rising Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Why It Should Be The Top Priority Today

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07/11/2024

Osteoporosis, commonly known as the “silent disease”, affects millions of people worldwide, gradually weakening the bones and increasing the risk of fractures. In many cases around the world, osteoporosis has…

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Health Connective Symposium 2024 Recap

Melissa Fann
04/11/2024

The Health Connective Symposium 2024, which was held last month, saw 200+ attendees, 31 speakers and 30 workshops/lectures which were the most well-received. A key theme of the Symposium was…

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1 in 2 believe that more needs to be done to boost mental health in Singapore: AIA Live Better Study 2024

Melissa Fann
01/11/2024

AIA Singapore today unveiled findings of the AIA Live Better Study 2024 which revealed that Singapore consumers’ overall wellbeing has not shown improvement compared to last year, scoring 61.5 on…

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7 Signs That a Sore Throat Is More Serious Than It Is

Trevor Klass
31/10/2024

A sore throat is a very common condition that’s typically caused by viral infections, such as colds and flu. Bacteria, allergies, or even environmental factors like dry air or smoke…

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S3 Pilots the Kit-Fit Programme for the Purrfect Stroke Rehabilitation Session

Melissa Fann
30/10/2024

Stroke Support Station (S3) introduced a new four-part series, the Kit-Fit Programme, designed to enhance the social, emotional and physical well-being of stroke survivors. The pilot programme, which was held…

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Setting Boundaries In The Workplace

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28/10/2024

What are boundaries and why are they important? Each of us can benefit from forming and maintaining boundaries in our lives. While many people may have heard of this term,…

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HSA Alert: “Q-Nic Care Whitening Underarm Cream” Detected To Contain Very High Levels Of Mercury And A Potent Steroid

Melissa Fann
27/10/2024

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is alerting members of the public not to purchase or use “Q-nic Care Whitening Underarm Cream”. The cream was touted to help reduce body odour,…

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Singapore, it’s time to talk about our suffering

Melissa Fann
27/10/2024

Awareness of palliative care has grown, but public understanding continues to lag behind. A stigma surrounding palliative care persists as many Singaporeans equate palliative care with end-of life-care, associating it…

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The Hidden Health Risks of Hearing Loss

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22/10/2024

When we think of hearing loss, we often picture an elderly person struggling to keep up with conversations or turning up the volume on the TV. While this stereotype holds…

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It’s A Gut-Feeling: Your Gut Affects Your Heart!

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20/10/2024

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is an escalating global concern, exacerbated by poor dietary choices and sedentary lifestyles, especially in Singapore. According to the Singapore Heart Foundation, CVD claims the lives of…

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