Diet and lifestyle are the most basic ways of controlling or preventing fatty liver disease.
 
Adequate nutrients helps to minimise joint inflammation. -ST
 
Although scars do not affect us physically, they can have psychological effects. -The Star/ANN
 
Are you guilty of any of these?
 
He hated the body she was born with, so he operates on wife eight times.
 
   

       

>> EAT RIGHT
My fat liver
Simply natural
Curry kills cancer cells
   

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>> WOMEN'S MATTERS
A colourful way to protect your skin
Going on a sun, sea and sand holiday? Pack dark-coloured clothes, advises a recent study. -ST
Stroke after childbirth
Madam Tan said: ?Strangely, I wasn?t scared. I just wanted to get better.? -ST
13-year-old stroke victim
One day during gym practice, she fainted. -ST
   
>> MEN'S MATTERS
Nothing to lose
Despite knowing that chemotherapy has reportedly dismal results, it was worth a try. -ST
No cure for baldness
There is no cure for premature balding, although there are drugs to control hair loss, -ST
Spinal injury victim walks again
He suffered two slipped discs during his NS days but with a little help, he's able to walk. -ST
   
ASK DOCTOR
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» Nights are haunted by fear of death
» White spots on arms
» Tea, coffee bad for ulcers
» Bony lump a worry
» HIV challenge
» How do you know you have the flu?
» Forehead scar won't fade
» Is mum, 65, still in menopause?
» Worried about blood in stools
» Many new moles and spots
>> ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Swim for better joints
Adequate nutrients helps to minimise joint inflammation. -ST
Hypnotherapy helped her confront anger
The 29-year-old says it helped her explore her repressed thoughts, emotions and memories. -TNP
Hypnosis is not catch-all solution
As hypnotherapy gains popularity, doctors worry non-healthcare practitioners may give bad advice. -TNP
   
>> WELLNESS @ WORK
How to sleep tight
Be cautious of what you drink as it might affect your sleep! -ST
Soothe those fears away
Parents can soothe their tots' separation anxiety through constant reassurance and setting up regular life routines. -ST
8 habits that can shorten your life
Are you guilty of practising these habits? -AsiaOne
   
 

UPCOMING EVENTS
» Brisk Walk Club
05 Sep 2009 - 27 Dec 2009
Join one of our favorite local celebrities, Ms Koh Chieng Mun, in the Brisk Walk Club! A great opportunity to participate in some light exercises at the scenic botanical garden in good company!
 
» Sign Up As A Clinical Trial Volunteer
07 Sep 2009 - 30 Dec 2009
The Clinical Trials Unit conducts a variety of clinical trials which requires the participation of healthy volunteers and / or individuals with specific medical conditions, eg. diabetes, high blood pressure etc. If you would like to participate in clinical trials, contact us.
 
» Emotional Care During Pregnancy
09 Sep 2009 - 20 Dec 2009
"Emotional Care During Pregnancy" is a series of workshops which will be conducted by our psychologist to provide expectant mothers with both the knowledge and skills they need to begin their journey into motherhood. As pregnancy is a shared experience for couples, dads-to-be are welcome at all the workshops at no extra charge!
 

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