A person’s health is almost always rooted in one’s lifestyle habits, and depending on the nature of these habits, one can easily influence their well-being positively or adversely. Apart from increasing the risk of developing chronic illnesses for the latter,…
The workplace environment has drastically transformed over the past few decades. For most of us, our reality comprises being cooped up in a cubicle, sedentary for 8 hours throughout the day. Unfortunately, this paved the way for one particular health…
It’s without a doubt that coffee is one of, if not the most popular beverages drank by people all over the world. Be it during the early morning, in the afternoon, or late at night, some individuals need a good…
Whether it’d be through curiosity or simply ignorance, many of us will inherently pick up a few bad habits in our lifetimes. These vices could range from simple and relatively harmless acts, such as picking on one’s nails, to something…
It may sound outrightly unpleasant, but you’ll want to cultivate the habit of paying attention to your daily bowel movements. Bowel habits are a strong indicator of your digestive health, and taking notice of any change can give you an…
The pandemic that has affected everyone in the globe has spurred the rapid advancement and adoption of telehealth. From enabling patients to see a doctor online to allowing them to book a private ambulance, telehealth has shown its benefits and…
Did you know that the health of your gut and your mental health has an inextricable and intimate connection? Whilst it may seem somewhat far-fetched, it is, in fact, true! Otherwise known as the Gut-Brain Axis (GBA), this connection refers…
Traditionally, seeing a doctor for your medical needs is considered a time-consuming and hassling ordeal if an appointment is not scheduled in time. But with the arrival and ever-increasing popularity of telemedicine in Singapore, that pain point is now less…
In this modern-day, wherein constant stress compounded with overwhelming responsibilities, it’s only a matter of time before our mental and emotional stress develops into a physical ailment. Unfortunately, not many of us have the privilege to drop everything for a…
With the first convincing record of an influenza pandemic chronicled in 1510, the flu is a respiratory ailment that still continues to affect us to this day, killing 646,000 people worldwide. In Singapore alone, about 800,000 attendances at polyclinics display…