Category Archive For "Health"
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Top Three Men’s Health Tips for Father’s Day
Does your father also skip the medical check-ups and only go to the clinic if he becomes sick or injures himself? Not to mention that a majority of men, in general, will postpone seeking healthcare for a few days to see whether they feel any better. Even if they’re already past 60 years old, they …
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How does Singapore’s healthcare system work?
Singapore’s healthcare system frequently ranks among the best in the world, and it’s admired by many other nations around the world due to its remarkable outcomes. Basic care at government hospitals is heavily subsidized, and sometimes even free for Singaporean citizens, with more deluxe care in private rooms charging extra. Singapore’s employees inject around 37 …
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Telemedicine in Singapore: apps and services
These days, it’s common for people to use their mobile phones when they want to stay connected and informed. With more services being made available on electronic devices, it’s no surprise that remote consultations with medical professionals are now possible. Whether you’re looking for a general practitioner (GP) or a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbalist, …
Fun things to do with kids at home during circuit breaker
With Singapore extending its COVID-19 circuit breakers measures until June 1, families with kids at home might be slowly running out of creative ideas to occupy their kid’s free time. Limited access to the outdoors reduces playdate ideas and options, but here at Pacific Prime Singapore, we have prepared a list of fun things to …
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How to boost your mental health during the extended lockdown
On April 21, Singapore extended its lockdown measures to combat coronavirus (COVID-19) until June 1, as the number of cases exceeded 9,000. With the government’s advice for citizens, expats, and travelers to stay at home for another month, many of you may be bored, frustrated, or lonely. You may also be mentally stressed, concerned about …
Top 5 women’s health issues and how to prevent them
Though men and women share some common health risks, women are more at risk of certain illnesses and injuries, as well as specific types of female cancers, such as those of the reproductive system and maternal issues. Some of the most common women’s health issues are a result of the fast-paced modern lifestyle, or simply …
Singapore’s measures to combat Covid-19 outbreak
Singapore is among the high-risk countries from the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, because of its ties to China and international business hub status. With already 89 confirmed cases in the city as of 27 of February, among them local (community) spread cases. However, Singapore is a tough enemy of the virus. The city-state learned its lessons …
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Children’s mental health week: Ways to boost your child’s mental wellbeing
Every parent wants their children to be happy and healthy. While proper nutrition and exercise play an important role in your children’s physical health, it’s almost important to help them become fit mentally. As parents, we can encourage this in our kids from a young age. In this Pacific Prime Singapore article, we’ll take a …
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Cost of HPV vaccination in Singapore 2020
Getting a vaccine against cancer may sound too good to be true, but it’s actually possible. At least when it comes to cervical cancer. All you have to do is get an HPV vaccine, which can cost just SGD $300 for adults in Singapore, and not a single cent for schoolchildren. In this article by …
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18% of health costs in Singapore related to stress
According to a recent report titled “Chronic Stress: Are we reaching health system burn out?”, Singapore spends SGD $3.1 billion, or 18%, of its total healthcare expenditure on illnesses related to stress annually. Shockingly, Singapore’s proportion of expenditure on stress-related illnesses puts it in second place in the report, following Australia’s 18.8% by just 0.8%. …
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