Health x Wellness
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Staff Writer | November 1, 2022
What is the cost of obesity in Singapore?
Duke-NUS study highlights the growing economic problem – individuals experienced 37 percent higher medical expenditures – caused by...
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Staff Writer | October 28, 2022
Couch to 5K: Your Complete Guide to Running by Decathlon and Carissa Hwang
Marathon season is coming back very soon, which excites many of us who love to run. It is...
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AaronK | October 25, 2022
“Eyes Open to Thrombosis” campaign spreads awareness about blood clots
World Thrombosis Day is a global awareness campaign led by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). The campaign...
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Staff Writer | October 20, 2022
20,000 gig economy workers to get meaningful health programmes from HPB
Health Promotion Board initiative will enable gig economy workers and other self-employed persons to take better charge of...
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Aaron K | October 6, 2022
Poor indoor air quality can affect our overall health
Air pollution can impact everyone. Many people can spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, and...
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Staff Writer | October 4, 2022
Not just a bad rash: What you need to know about Allergy Testing
Allergies are a common condition that involves an “overreaction” of the immune system. These occur when the immune...
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Staff Writer | September 20, 2022
Can air disinfection prevent the spread of HFMD?
Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Singapore continues to be a constant worry for parents. BioCair has observed a surge...
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AaronK | September 15, 2022
What is the impact of hearing loss on a person’s quality of life?
Singapore has an estimated 360,000 people with hearing loss. That is about 1 in 11 Singaporeans with the...
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Staff Writer | September 9, 2022
Dealing with obesity and weight management
We discuss some of the management options available for weight management, the role of medication as an adjunct...
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Staff Writer | August 23, 2022
FAST Heroes 995 aims to raise children’s awareness of stroke
The Angels Initiative team at Boehringer Ingelheim and Singapore National Stroke Association officially launched the FAST Heroes 995...