Medical
Sleep disorders
Different types of sleep disorders
The international classification of disease documents as many as 81 sleep disorders. Sleep disorders includes parasomnias, dyssomnias, insomnia and many others. Parasomnias are noted for deviant sleep-related behavior. They include sleep terror, sleep walking, nightmares and restless leg syndrome.
Dyssomnias on the other hand are characterized by abnormal sleep quality such [...]
Scuba Diving, a whole new experience
Discover a new amazing world of scuba diving
Most of us will never get to go to space but you can experience floating through an alien environment where really strange and weird creatures live almost right on our doorstep in South East Asia.
Imagine an exotic place with sunbeams spearing an azure sea creating dapples on rainbow [...]
All you need to know about Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It usually affects the lungs but it can spread to other parts of the body, affecting the central nervous system, the lymphatic system, the circulatory system, the genitourinary system, the gastrointestinal, bones, joints, and even the skin. It has been a major cause of death and disability [...]
This coming festive season….
The festive season is once again upon us. We must however continue to take care of our health by moderating our food intake. The following describe a few foods and beverages that must be moderated.
Red wine has surprisingly profound benefits for our body. It raises good cholesterol levels (high density lipid cholesterol) and prevents [...]
Breast Cancer Treatment: What You Should Know
Right now, breast cancer is one of the most commonly contracted cancers amongst Singaporean women in Singapore. But what should we do when we get breast cancer? Here are 5 key points to understand what we should or should not do when we suspect breast cancer.
Fear of Findings: Often, a woman is afraid to visit [...]
Neurocognitive conference 6-7 November
The Singapore Institute for Clinical Studies (SICS) under A*STAR and Abott Nutrition R&D (ANRD) will be jointly holding a 2 day conference in Singapore for the first time. Their main aim is to address neurocognition needs of the young and elderly.
Neurocognition is any form of thought associated with the functioning of one or [...]
Lower Cholesterol Levels Lowers Risk of High Risk Prostate Cancer
Scientists around the U.S. have conducted numerous studies that prove that lower cholesterol levels lower the risk of high-risk prostate cancer. In a current study conducted by Elizabeth Platz, associate professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and other colleagues, analyzed data from over 5000 U.S. men aged 55 and older enrolled [...]
Health Screening on Wheels
The ‘Health screening on wheels’ programme, aimed at making health screenings more accessible to employees was jointly introduced by the National Tripartite Committee on Workplace Health as well as the Singapore Health Promotion Board(HPB).
According to the 2004 National Health Survey, chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension are extremely prevalent among Singaporeans. The programme [...]
What You Need To Know About Gallstones
Gallstones are considered one of the most common digestive disorders in the world and are also considered among the most painful.
It is caused by an inflamed gallbladder going into spasm. This occur when a stone hits the sensitive inner lining of your gallbladder. Usually the pain will start in the upper-right abdomen. [...]
Quit Smoking – Are You Craving For A Puff – Part 2
Join and Support us in our Anti-Smoking Campaign by giving support and encouragements to those who are trying to quit smoking or your personal pledge to quit smoking in 2009. For further details go to Healthy Times Magazine Anti-Smoking Campaign here.
Nicotine Cravings and Withdrawal Symptoms
Quitting is not easy. You may experience intermittent withdrawal symptoms and [...]
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