Health Articles
When you should visit the Accident & Emergency (A&E) department, and why
It is important to know the types of medical support you can receive at the A&E in order to make a sound and informed decision when faced with a medical emergency in future.
When to bring your child to the Accident & Emergency department?
Learn some of the common child health emergencies and warning signs that you should seek emergency attention for your child at the Accident & Emergency (A&E) 24 hour clinic.
7 Essential Tips for Mental Wellness
Having good mental well-being can help you to cope with challenges and achieve your goals. Practice our tips for better mental wellness to take care of your well-being.
Fasting during Ramadan: What an older person needs to know
There is no age limit to fasting. An older healthy adult may continue to fast. However, an older person suffering from illness might not be able to fast as it may be more harmful to their health.
Learn Healthy Ramadan Fasting Tips
Fasting during Ramadan carries a high risk of dehydration and low sugar since food and drink are limited to before sunrise and after sunset. We have some tips on how you can fast healthily and safely, also what you can eat during Ramadan.
Sugar and Inflammation: The Not-so-sweet Connection
Our love hate relationship with sugar could be our daily struggle. Do you know too much of it can cause inflammation to your body? Find out how to start an anti-inflammatory diet with Ms Bibi Chia, Principal Dietitian, Raffles Diabetes & Endocrine Centre.
Vaccinations for Adults
Although you may have been vaccinated as a child, the protection from some vaccines can wear off. You may also be at risk for other diseases due to your job, lifestyle, travel or health conditions. Find out why vaccines are safe and what are recommended for the adults.
7 tips to healthy sleep habits for your child
A lack of sleep may affect your children’s concentration, memory and mood. However prolonged sleep deprivation can also lead to obesity and other physical health problems in the longer term.
Here are some tips to ensure sufficient rest for your child.
The impact of COVID-19 on older people
Why should an older person get the COVID vaccine? The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected the whole world infecting over 100 million people and causing 2.5 million deaths as of 27th February 2021. Studies on the pandemic have shown that COVID-19 has a heavy impact on older people.
All you need to know about urinary incontinence (UI)
The loss of bladder control can be an embarrassing issue. However, urinary incontinence is not an uncommon problem and many people may experience an occasional…