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Stub out the habit
Smokers often confuse pleasure with relief as it is impossible to derive any pleasure from smoking, says anti-smoking trainer.
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What to do if child chokes:
If your child is choking, follow these steps. -TNP |
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Piece of advice, peace of mind
Mortgage woes, fears of losing a job, sleepless nights. Counsellor Nisha often helps people deal with these worries for free.
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No sweat can be dangerous
The inability to sweat can result in heatstroke or even death. |
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Fix my ear
Protruding ears, oddly-shaped ears and even absent ears are deformities that can cause much distress.
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Teen with uneven legs goes for op to lengthen limb
One of her legs was shorter by 4cm and caused her to walk with a limp. The treatment? Saw her leg in two to lengthen it. |
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The human nail
No, it's not a new superhero, but more mundanely, a look at some of the problems that can beset our nails.
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Pay attention to your feet
When your feet are in pain, what shoes should you wear? And are Crocs recommended for healthy feet? |
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3 in 10 S'poreans don't wash hands after using toilet: survey
Besides making you think twice about shaking someone else's hand, poor personal hygiene is a serious health hazard.
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How a cheerful guard made my day
The writer was having a rough week, packed with meetings and presentations - until a security guard rescued his mood. |
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How safe is an X-ray?
Did you know? A four-hour flight gives you about the same amount of radiation as a chest X-ray.
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Cough and fever? It may be bacteria infection
Your 'flu' could be a mycoplasma infection, like the one that weakened Ms Wong for months. In serious cases, it can lead to pneumonia. |
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What to say to the dying
Extra care is to be taken when approaching the topic of death to the dying; here's what, and what not, to say.
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Leukaemia cells can spread to rest of body
What is adult acute myeloid leukaemia, the illness that struck down DBS CEO Richard Stanley?
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Getting to the heart of critical illness plans
A look at how the new insurance plans of Great Eastern Life and Prudential measure up.
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Critical illness cover: Frequently asked questions
Find out if a critical illness plan is the same as a hospitalisation & surgical (H&S) plan, and what kind of cover you should get.
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When fear takes over
It's normal to worry but if it becomes overwhelming, it may be a symptom of an anxiety disorder.
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10 common phobias
A phobia is an irrational fear of an object, situation or activity. Here are some of the most common. |
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5 common types of OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder termed as an obsession and a ritualistic, compulsive action.
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Just relax, take it easy
While work should surely be part of your life, it should not be your life, says this counsellor. |
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New brace 'better for crooked spines'
Made of a series of elastic bands adjusted to fit each patient, is also more comfortable, flexible and is easier on the eye. -ST
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More cartilage transplants for bad knees
You're still young and want to keep playing sports - cartilage transplant from your own body could be the key. |
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What is a hole in the heart?
Symptoms of this heart defect include shortness of breath and exhaustion.
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Old and behold
There's no escaping ageing but eating right and exercise can keep mind and body healthy. -ST |
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Various forms of child abuse
Find out the forms child abuse can take on, from physical to emotional.
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How to spot abuse and what to do
Suspect a case of child abuse? Follow these steps.
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Prevention better than cure
Prevention of osteoporosis is best started young when peak bone mass is accumulating.
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Bone-wise
Osteoporosis is known to inflict even young adults but there are ways to help keep this painful condition at bay. |
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Attack on the airways
In Singapore, one in five children and one in 20 adults have asthma - a condition that has no cure.
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