Health Articles
Stress Management for Students: Managing Academic Pressure
Student stress can come from examinations, schoolwork, expectations and everyday pressures. Dr Tham Keng Seng, Psychiatrist at Raffles Counselling Centre, shares practical ways to recognise and manage stress, and when students should consider seeking additional support.
Impact of Haze and how to protect your respiratory health
Understand how haze and PM2.5 can affect your respiratory health, who may be more vulnerable, and practical ways to reduce your exposure.
Sleep and Mental Health: Why Quality Rest Matters
The relationship between sleep and mental well-being is bidirectional. Poor sleep can negatively affect mental health, while mental health conditions can make it harder to sleep. This “feedback loop” means that addressing sleep issues can often lead to a significant improvement in clinical psychological outcomes.
Stroke and Stress: Is There A Connection?
Learn how chronic stress may influence stroke risk and discover practical steps to support your heart, brain and overall wellbeing.
Father’s Day Special: 7 Tips to Help Your Dad Stay in the Pink of Health
The best gift we could ever grant our loved ones is health. Appreciation can be shown in various ways. Instead of getting your dad the latest smart phone or fancy gadget, read on to find out how you can help your dad stay healthy in the long run!
Salt and Sodium – Finding the Right Sodium Balance
Sodium is essential, but more is not better. Most people consume far beyond what their bodies require, increasing the risk of long-term health problems. By making informed dietary choices and reducing reliance on processed foods, it is entirely possible to achieve a healthier nutritional balance without compromising on flavour.
Global Ebola Situation and Precautionary Measures in Singapore
21 May 2026 – The immediate risk of local community transmission within Singapore is assessed as low. This is primarily due to geographical distance and the absence of direct, high-volume commercial flight routes connecting Singapore to the primary epicentres of the outbreak.
Women’s Health: A Guide to Screening and HPV Vaccination
Taking a proactive approach to health is one of the most empowering decisions a woman can make. While a healthy lifestyle supports well-being, regular screenings and vaccines are key tools for a longer healthspan.
Women Menopause and Post-menopause Health Concerns
In Singapore, the average age for menopause is 49, which is approximately two years earlier than in many Western societies. As oestrogen levels remain low, women become more susceptible to certain chronic conditions. Understanding these risks is the first step towards ageing with optimal health and maintaining a high quality of life.
Hantavirus: A Health Advisory on Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention
Hantaviruses are a group of viruses spread mainly by rodents. While infections in humans are relatively rare, they can lead to severe and sometimes fatal respiratory or kidney diseases. Understanding how the virus is transmitted and taking simple precautions at home or while travelling can significantly reduce your risk.