Archive for February, 2009
New Study Shows South Asians Vulnerable To Heart Disease Because of Faulty Gene
Smoking And Lung Cancer
What is Lung Cancer
The lungs are two large sponge-like organs in our chest that enable us to breathe. We take in oxygen-rich air through our nose, via the windpipe (trachea) into air sacs where gaseous exchange takes place. Oxygen is taken into the body and carbon dioxide escapes into the air. Toxic substances in cigarette [...]
Do You Have High Blood Sugar Levels In The Morning?
Dawn Phenomenon is the term given whenever someone has a high blood sugar levels when they first wake up in the morning.
The general question asked and the first thing that comes to mind in bringing the sugar levels down will be, “Should I Person Skip Breakfast?”
Quit Smoking, It Kills! – Part 2
In Part 2 of “Quit Smoking, It Kills”, we show you that it is possible to quit smoking with some useful tips from the experts. Readers can also show their support to Healthy Times anti-smoking campaign by going to http://www.e-healthytimes.com/quitsmoking/
Be Inspired By Others
MediaCorp artiste Yvonne Lim who is quitting for good shares that it [...]
5 Tips To Stop Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can be an uncomfortable and often embarrassing experience for sufferers. It can happen anytime without warning and the feelings can be so extreme you could think you are going to die!
Panic attacks or anxiety attacks as they are sometimes called seriously affect the quality of your life. The condition usually starts in early [...]
Quit Smoking, It Kills! (Part 1)
Smoking is a bad habit that kills. Many women in Singapore have picked up smoking and we look at why they pick it up and why they should quit.
Heart Attack – Symptoms and Risks PART 2
In PART 2 of our look at the symptoms and risks associated with heart attacks, renowned cardiologist Dr Michael Lim Chun-Leng, who is the Medical Director of the Singapore Heart, Stroke & Cancer Centre and Dean of the College of the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology discusses various ways in which you can minimise the [...]
Healthy Times Magazine Anti-Smoking Campaign
Press Release – 24 February 2009
Singapore – Healthy Times Magazine launches its very own anti-smoking drive.
In line with World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2009, smoking and its harmful effects have become the primary focus of a major new public information campaign launched by Healthy Times Magazine.
Smoking is still prevalent [...]
Tips For Healthy Nails
Fingernails and toenails are actually good indicators of how healthy your body is and good nails also help make your hands look more beautiful. However, taking care of your nails is not easy work. Healthy Times gives you some easy tips that you can use to keep your nails and cuticles healthy and beautiful.
Public Forum – Skincare For Our Seniors
The Singapore National Skin Centre will be conducting a Public Forum on “Skincare For Our Seniors”
Title : Skincare for Our Seniors
Date : Saturday, 30th May 2009
Time : 2.30 – 3.30pm
Venue : SMU Administration Building, Conference Hall 1 (level 5)
Cost : $8.00 (inclusive of GST)
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