Vitafoods Asia 2018 showcased growing trends in Nutraceuticals
Singapore – 3 October 2018 – Vitafoods Asia 2018 was a resounding success, bringing together the nutraceuticals industry from all parts of the globe to build valuable business connections. The exhibition grew by over 40% this year, and 2019 looks to expand further as...
WiT 2017 :Better Travel – The Journey Began!
Around the same time last year Singapore welcomed a new chapter in the travel industry’s journey of discovery and discourse with the 13th WiT Better Travel . It was a path towards the looking glass and a step forward for all to embrace new thinking, new technology and...
SPABEX’s PARENTING AND BABY EXHIBITION
Smart Parents and Baby Exhibition (SPaBEx) Indonesia 2018 is a family event where we can find various quality products and servces for our family needs especially for baby and kids. Endorsed by related ministries and associations SPBE offers many opportunities to...
Adaptive apparel For Seniors Who Need Assistance
A simple activity of daily living such as getting dressed may be a tedious process for the elderly especially those with complex medical conditions. Limited mobility caused by conditions including stroke, arthritis or Parkinson’s could make dressing and undressing a...
Vitafoods Asia 11 – 12 September 2018
Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore www.vitafoodsasia.com The 8 th Vitafoods Asia will take place on 11-12 September 2018, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, enabling attendees to source high...
Pre-diabetes: Why It Matters and What You Can Do About It
Making the right lifestyle choices can prevent pre-diabetes from developing into overt Type 2 diabetes. What is pre-diabetes? While most of us have a basic understanding of diabetes, its lesser-known predecessor, pre-diabetes, may need some introduction. Also known as...
A Sneak Peek at WIT 2016
Web In travel (WIT) is a renowned international conference that commenced in Singapore in the year 2005. The main objective of this conference was to transform the online travel industry across the entire Asia Pacific (APAC) region as well as to strengthen the Asian...
5 Great Reasons To Go Organic
‘’Let Nutrition be the medicine & medicine be the nutrition’’ For people who are not familiar with this influential quote yet, must read this article to understand the importance of organic food and its nutritional value in our lives! Irrespective of our diet,...
Work Stress Damaging Your Heart Health?
Do you feel lethargic and stressed at your workplace? According to a recent report published by the US Health Department, job stress plays a vital role in increasing the possibilities of a heart stroke. It is frequently observed that cardiovascular health of a person...
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Definition Hormonal Replacement Therapy, or HRT, is a treatment recommended by doctors to relieve the menopause symptoms in a woman. The therapy is highly effective in relieving dryness in the genital tract, changing mood swings, and moderating hot flushes. HRT also...
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Definition Ovarian cancer is a medical condition wherein cancerous or malignant cells are traced in the female’s ovaries. The tumour mainly arises from the epithelial tissues (cells lining the ovary), including primary peritoneal, fallopian tube, and epithelial...
Adenomyosis
Definition Adenomyosis or uterine endometriosis is essentially a benign disease which is constricted to the uterine muscle. In this condition, the endometrial cells lining the uterus migrate to the back wall or posterior side of the uterus. This leads to the...
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
What Is Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery? Coronary artery bypass surgery or Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is an open heart surgical procedure to improve the supply of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. Why Is CABG Performed? CABG aims at replacing blocked or...
HPV Infection in Men ― Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
The last few decades have witnessed a sharp rise in the cases of sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Amongst them, Human papillomavirus or HPV is considered as the most commonly transmitted infection. The disease may affect a person through:...
Fibroids
Uterine fibroids (or leiomyoma/myomata) are benign tumours that usually grow in the womb (uterus), or in rare cases, the ovaries. They are firm, compact tumours made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue, and resemble to meatball-like protrusions....
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a medical exam that enables doctors to get a detailed view of an individual’s colon (large intestines). This procedure is commonly used by a gastroenterologist to assess the patient’s gastrointestinal health, usually due to symptoms like abdominal...
Treatment of Urinary Leakage
Scores of women are known to suffer from the problem of urinary leakage. In this medical condition, the urine leaks accidentally. The urinary incontinence condition is of two types: Stress Incontinence: In this condition a woman is unable to control urine while...
MANAGING MENOPAUSE
Menopause is considered as a natural phenomenon in a woman as they age. It marks the end of a female’s reproductive period as her ovarian follicles cease to function and becomes depleted. Due to this, their progesterone and oestrogen hormone levels decline, while the...
Leading global Investors Summit at UN for boosting clean energy
Tackling climate change and transitioning to clean energy are the greatest economic challenges and opportunities in today’s investor climate. This was the agenda when more than 500 global financial leaders gathered at the United Nations in January to discuss the...
the BOSS SPEAKS
Helping people realise their full health potential is my goal Chiu Soon Seng, Managing Director of HAP Global The year was 2003 when Singapore witnessed it’s worst-ever SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) crisis. But it turned out to be blessing in disguise for...