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Got the post-holiday blues?
Now that the year-end merry-making is over, it's time to face the daily grind again. Here are 10 ways to bust them.
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Lack of sleep can mean heart disease
Those who get five to seven hours of sleep nightly, beware of blood vessel damage. |
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Sleep disorders: Proper diagnosis vital
It is important to find out the underlying cause of insomnia so that it can be treated properly and the appropriate medication be dispensed.
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Why ingrown nails happen
Ill-fitting shoes, trauma to the toe or not cutting one?s nails properly are common reasons behind this condition. -ST |
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Waking up to sleep disorders
While the sleep-deprived individual can function reasonably well physically, cognitive function and insight may go downhill, says doc.
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Common sleep problems
Besides insomnia, what are the common conditions that affect our sleep?
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4 in 5 teens not getting enough sleep
Many teens in sleep deficit are high-achievers who think sleep is an option they can do without, says doctor.
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How much sleep a child needs
Those aged 10 years need almost 10 hours; amount decreases to slightly over 8 hours for 18-year-olds.
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Are 'light' cigarettes safer? Not quite
Very little nicotine is needed to create the euphoria feeling.
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Facts about asthma inhalers
Can one tell if an inhaler is about to run out?
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Are you a cyberchondriac?
Hypochondriacs who self-diagnose after researching their symptoms on the Web often jump to grim conclusions.
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Dangerous clots
Deep vein thrombosis can turn deadly when the blood clot travels to the heart. How great is the risk of getting it? |
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Don't drink till you drop
Binge drinking can lead to irreversible brain damage, memory loss and even death.
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Tubby kids - the new age disease
More and more Singaporean children are becoming obese. Can something be done to stop this trend? |
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Food for thought
Illness is caused by "heatiness" or "wind"? A cancer doctor expresses frustration at hearing these explanations.
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Ticker time bomb
Doctors have dubbed the first three hours after a heart attack the 'golden hours' if the heart muscle is to be saved. |
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The layoff syndrome
Do you have these characters at your workplace to help everyone cope with the fear of downsizing?
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Did Kawasaki kill Jett?
Find out what Singapore docs have to say about this illness that causes inflammation of blood vessels in children. |
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Guard against heart disease
A deficiency in Coenzyme Q-10 in the body may lead to tiredness and muscle fatigue, as well as a weakening of the heart.
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Don't just ignore it
Don't just stick a medicated plaster on that neck ache, as it could indicate damage to nerve fibres. |
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Relief for the pain
Here is good news for those with lower back pain, which affects four out of five people at some point in their lives.
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Two-pronged route to better health
Health screenings help with early detection of diseases. Find out just what is being tested in a blood test, and what the results mean. |
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How a skin graft is done
MP Seng Han Thong had to undergo a skin graft after being set on fire by a man. Find out what burn victims have to go through.
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Directed organ donation is legal
Did Mr Tang Wee Sung get his donor kidney from the "One-eyed dragon"? |
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Some may have hidden mental illness
Abnormal behaviour by their loved ones, such as insomnia or paranoia, has prompted more families here to seek help.
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The sting of regret
Michelle Tan regrets the palm-sized tattoo of the Chinese goddess, Guan Yin, that she got when she was just 15. |
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Perfect your posture
If left uncorrected, poor posture can lead to strained backs and necks, joint stiffness, slipped discs and weakened ligaments.
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Stand tall, sit straight
Fixing one's posture requires discipline and persistence. Mind Your Body lists some tips to help you along.
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Makeovers made a difference
Actor Sunny Pang knew nice teeth would be an asset, so he spent about $28,000 to get them fixed. Would you?
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All about shoulder pains
Frozen shoulders are common. Here are some solutions to deal with the pain and stiffness. |
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Doctor: Disease strikes suddenly and likely to be detected soon
Acute myeloid leukaemia, the disease that caused Cao Yuanchi's death, can affect children of any age.
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A problem that's hard to swallow
Losing a bodily function like the ability to swallow can be hard to take. Yet, this often happens to the elderly who have suffered strokes. |
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Floored by flaws
A person excessively preoccupied by an imagined or minor defect in his physical features suffers from a disorder that can ruin his life.
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Sexual healing
Up to 40% of women are affected by a common female sexual disorder in which they are unable to reach orgasm when sexually excited. |
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Hope for creaky knees
How do knee joints wear out? When it happens, is surgery one's only hope?
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Skin, joint disorder affects 80 million globally
Psoriasis causes red, scaly patches to appear on the skin, and often affects the knee, elbow, back and scalp. |
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Rise in mental-health woes
Singapore hospitals see surge in cases of anxiety and depression brought on by economic crisis.
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The path to happiness
Want to kick-start a happier life? Experts give some advice on the areas you should be looking into.
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Joy to you and me
Scientists say feeling happy when you wake up has nothing to do with the heart - it's all in the brain.
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