Category Archive For "Health"
Parental Stressors That Can Impact Mental Health and Well-Being
Parenting is a rewarding yet demanding journey, filled with emotional highs and lows. However, certain stressors can significantly impact a parent’s mental health and well-being. From financial pressures to time constraints, understanding these challenges can help develop strategies to manage stress effectively. If you’re a parent struggling with numerous stressors, fret not; first, let us …
Understanding the Rise in Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Singaporeans
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the number of Singaporeans seeking professional help for mental health issues. In 2023 alone, the prevalence of mental issues rose 15% from 13.4 in 2020, with as much as 85.4% of adults between the ages of 18 and 39 years being most likely to seek …
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Managing Your Diabetes at Work: Tips for Employees
Up to five hundred and thirty-seven million adults aged 20-79 are living with some form of diabetes, a chronic condition affecting how the body turns food into energy. In a study in the UK, one in eight new cases of Type 2 diabetes occur in individuals aged 18-40. While in the US, one in four …
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How to Beat the Heat Wave in Singapore: Indoor & Outdoor Tips
The key to beating the heat wave in Singapore is to avoid the midday sun, use sunscreen and facial wipes, and stay hydrated throughout the day whilst you are outdoors. If you are indoors, avoid the sunlight while working, use cooling bedsheets and a portable fan or air conditioner, and jump in for a cool …
Wide Variation in Integrated Shield Plan Lifetime Premiums Revealed by MOH Comparison
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has released data showing significant variations in lifetime premiums for Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) offered by different insurers, where two individuals of the same age could end up paying more than SGD $85,000 difference in premiums over their lifetimes. Moreover, the premiums can vary considerably even for plans within the …
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Study Shows Long Covid Patients Have Higher Risk of Depression and Anxiety
In a study of 25,122 adults, long Covid patients are more likely to have depression and anxiety in addition to fatigue and fevers compared to others. Additionally, long Covid patients are also more likely to encounter more financial barriers while trying to access therapy. In this blog post by Pacific Prime CXA, we will be …
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Essential Guide: How to Protect Your Kids from HPV Cancers
An HPV infection, while most cases cause nothing more than harmless warts, can lead to various types of cancer such as cervical or vaginal and anal cancer in the event of more severe cases. It is an infection that can be spread through sexual skin-to-skin contact with someone who has HPV. In this blog post …
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What to Do if You Get Food Poisoning While Traveling?
Imagine this: You’re on a well-deserved vacation with your family abroad, when suddenly alarms go off in your stomach, signaling you to head to the bathroom immediately. This is known as food poisoning, a foodborne illness resulting from eating or drinking something contaminated with germs. Today, Pacific Prime Singapore will go over food poisoning, its …
Bed Bugs: Three Things Travelers Need to Know
Once existing as almost a myth, bed bugs have made their comeback as a global resurgence that has infiltrated France, South Korea, and across the United Kingdom. As 2023 draws to a close, experts worry that travelers may unknowingly bring these blood-sucking pests into Singapore. During an announcement on national television, the deputy mayor of …
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The Cost of Comprehensive Health Screenings in Singapore in 2023
Prices for checkups at Singapore’s public and private hospitals range widely. Checkups typically consist of a medical health assessment, physical examination, blood glucose test, and cholesterol test. 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. …
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