Among the many ailments plaguing Singaporeans, asthma is one of the more common health problems affecting today’s residents, with about 5% and 20% of adults and children suffering from this disease, respectively. Asthma is considered a chronic respiratory problem that…
Many are aware of the risk factors that lead to hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, and how the condition can place an individual at serious risk of grave health issues, such as stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage.…
Nutrient deficiencies may seem like a problem only prevalent in the past when ample and diverse foods were not easy to come by. The truth is that even today, despite hundreds of shops offering quality and healthy food choices and…
Kidneys play a vital role in keeping your body healthy and free of any disease. This bean-shaped organ has a crucial purpose in the body: filter out excess water and other contaminants from the blood, and store the waste products…
Experiencing fatigue during the day due to not getting enough sleep is a common occurrence that most busy individuals struggle with daily. Between maintaining a healthy work-life balance and juggling various commitments, it is easy for one to blame constant…
As Singaporeans continue to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus with each passing day, it is natural to wonder when life will return to normal again. Those who have already received their shots may look forward to disposing of their…
There’s a common misconception that only bacteria and viruses can cause health problems. Many people don’t realise that stress can also be a significant factor behind several different kinds of health conditions. Particularly, being constantly stressed out can disable your…
It is no secret that office work can often be demanding to the modern employee, further intensified by the prolonged work-from-home arrangement still observed by many companies today. While there is no harm in wanting to go further to earn…
Everyone knows that a good night’s sleep is integral to our health and performance during waking hours. However, as modern life increasingly becomes more hectic due to work or personal responsibilities, it is not uncommon for people to begin sacrificing…
With the rapid rise of cases in Singapore, hospitals can offer only so much space to accommodate the patients. Due to this, the Ministry of Health (MOH) had to find alternative care to avoid overcrowding in hospitals. This led to…