Category Archive For "Health"
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
8 ways to cope with stress
Every day, people ask themselves, “why do we experience stress” and “how do we cope with it?” And for many, the answers can be hard to come by. However, to discover the answers, we must first look closely and understand what stress is. Let’s see below: “Stress is your body’s response to anything that requires …
Health insurance for children in Singapore
Singapore is a fantastic place to raise a family for many excellent reasons, including personal safety, diversity, cleanliness, education, and recreation. It’s also a magnet for young travelers and expats planning to move to Singapore in 2021 or the near future. So if you already have a family or are planning on starting one after …
Vaccines in Singapore: Protecting your child and your community
One topic in the world of medicine that has come up time and again over the past decade-plus is vaccines. With the ongoing global pandemic, the topic is more talked about than ever. WHO World Immunization Week 2021 happened earlier this year with an aim to promote the use of vaccinations worldwide. Saving millions of …
Father’s Day 2021: Health check-up tips for men
Our bodies are the most precious thing we have. Many of us have arrived at similar conclusions in the COVID-19 era. However, did you know that men are less likely to seek out their doctors than women? This is such a shame because prevention is almost always better than cure. Preventive treatments are a lot …