Category Archive For "Health"
How to eliminate bad habits that destroy your eyes
Did you know that vision problems affect more than 2 billion people each year across the world? While environmental and biological factors do have a part to play, we can’t ignore the role of poor lifestyle choices in contributing to vision problems. From being glued to your screens to not wearing (high quality) sunglasses, this …
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The cost of comprehensive health screenings in Singapore in 2022
We all know that prevention is better than cure, but how often we walk the talk and go for a health screening regularly is a completely different story. Whether it’s owing to the cost, the fear of blood and needles, or the inability to face undesirable outcomes, the fact is that not a lot of …
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How to create a healthier relationship with social media
Social media has a bad reputation, but it’s not necessarily a bad thing. From using LinkedIn for professional networking and finding events on Facebook to being clued in on current events on Twitter and getting inspiration on Pinterest, there are a number of advantages to using social media. It’s a part of our lives and …
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Everything you need to know about tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is a condition in which your tonsils get infected. Common symptoms include a sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils, and swollen lymph nodes. The treatment for tonsillitis is based on the cause of the infection. However, it can affect people of all ages. Tonsillitis is very common – especially among children, and most people have …
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Sleep on it: Here’s why you should snooze longer
On March 17, people all over the globe celebrate World Sleep Day, an annual event for raising awareness of the major role sleep plays in improving our health and wellbeing. We all know that not resting enough can result in grogginess and disorientation. But did you know that a good night’s rest is definitely not …
Is it possible to get COVID-19 twice? If so, how often can you fall sick with it?
If falling sick with COVID-19 once was not painful enough, many people worldwide are coming down with the virus twice or more. In the early days of the pandemic, people rarely were infected more than once. However, The Omicron variant, which started making rounds in late November 2021, has turned the situation around. In Singapore, …
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4 physical problems from sitting too much (and solutions)
How many hours of the day do you spend seated? It’s something you probably don’t think about very often, but can be shocking once you start to pay attention. From commuting and working or studying to watching TV, it’s likely that you sit for most hours of the day. While it’s great if you exercise, …
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Public and private hospitals in Singapore: Key differences expats should know
When it comes to Singapore health insurance, many expats in the city may not think about it much. More often than not, their employers will provide them with a private health insurance plan that can be used effectively inside of the city-state. What these people may not realize, however, is that they may not have …
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The five safest cities in the world post-pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed city life as we know it. Pandemic precautions like office closures, mask requirements, and restaurant restrictions have shaped cities the world over – and will likely continue to do so for quite some time. As a matter of fact, the pandemic is the first of its size to occur since …
Trailing Spouse Depression: What it is and 6 ways to thrive as a trailing spouse
Starting a new chapter in a foreign country is easier said than done. Those of us who have done so all know that it requires hard work and sacrifice. When one door closes, another opens. If you moved here with your significant other, were you the one who sacrificed their life back home for your …
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