Asthma is a disorder in which the airways in the lungs become allergic to particular causes or triggers. A trigger is defined as anything that irritates the airways and causes asthma symptoms to occur. The airways might become narrowed and irritated, making breathing difficult. This usually manifests itself as an asthma attack.Common asthma symptoms include …
Diabetes is a ‘silent’ disease in its early stages, and you may feel fine until complications arise. A late diagnosis, on the other hand, can result in catastrophic and irreversible problems that could have been avoided with health monitoring. Reduce your risk of diabetes by screening now.RISK FACTORSDiabetes can happen to anyone. Knowing your diabetes …
According to the National Population Health Survey 2022, over one in three Singaporeans between age 18 to 74 years has hypertension (or persistent high blood pressure), an increase from 35.5% in 2020 to 37.0% in 2022. – Singapore Heart FoundationWhat causes high BP?High levels of stress can elevate one’s blood pressure and may induce unhealthy …
Accordingly to World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 17.9 million people died from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in 2019, representing 32% of all global deaths. Of these deaths, 85% were due to heart attack and stroke.Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a range of conditions that affects the heart and blood vessels. Examples:coronary heart disease – a disease …
Statistics showed that*Singapore ranks 1st in the world for diabetes-induced kidney failureSingapore ranks 6th in the world for existing cases of kidney failureSingapore ranks 3rd in the world for new cases of kidney failureMore than 300,000 people in Singapore suffer from chronic kidney disease; many remain undiagnosed*National Kidney Foundation, SingaporeIn the early stages of kidney …
Bones are living tissues that change constantly. New bone cells are produced to replace and repair old and worn-out ones. It is not surprising that when age catches up with us, we will at some point face bones and joint mobility problems. Therefore, it is important to self-check ourselves on potential issues with our bodily …
It’s a known fact that our body’s largest internal organ is the liver. Taking good care of one’s liver can lead to its optimal health in the long run.Liver cancer is the 3rd most and 5th most common cancers among men and women respectively in Singapore.**Health Promotion Board, Singapore Cancer Registry Annual Report 2021Essentially, a …
X-ray screening helps to identify if you are at risk of contracting a condition or disease in your body that you are not aware of. Early detection of diseases results in better management and treatment of the disease. This reduces the risk of complications and increases the chances of better health outcomes.Check yourself for these …
Know how the color of your urine can provide vital clues about your health. Explore what different hues might signify and take proactive steps for your well-being.