Category Archive For "Health"
How to talk to your children about mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us in many different ways, and our children are no exception. Many kids experience anxiety, depression, loneliness, and fear – leaving you wondering how to boost your children’s mental health. But how do you differentiate between normal behavior or an indication of something more serious? Is your child’s bad mood …
Things to consider before renewing your health insurance
As with other types of insurance, health insurance policies renew on a yearly basis, which means that your coverage will be extended for another year. This is a great opportunity for you to review and assess whether your current plan still fits your needs and budget – right before you commit yourself to another year’s …
5 productivity life hacks in a coworking space
You’d think it’d be easy to focus on your work among like-minded, hard-working professionals, but think again. Coworking space has taken the world by storm for the past decade. With rent at an all-time high in cities like Singapore, this is the solution for many aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, start-ups, and freelancers. Right now, these are …
Six tips for moving abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic
If you’ve ever moved then you know just how stressful it can be. In fact, moving is considered one of the most stressful life events, along with divorce and the death of a loved one. Now with the pandemic, the stress of moving is amplified by fear and uncertainty of the novel coronavirus. Those who …
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 …
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 …
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 …