Medical Symposium tackles issues with ageing population

Singapore is one of the fastest-ageing societies in Asia. About 9% of the population are at least 65 years old. By 2030, one in five Singaporeans will be aged 65 or older. While there are plans to help the elderly lead comfortable and meaningful lives, one key area...

Top Ways of Preventing Osteoporosis

Top Ways of Preventing Osteoporosis If you’ve realised that you’re at high risk of developing osteoporosis or simply to prevent this condition, you can do a lot of things. Some surefire ways of osteoporosis prevention as recommended by experts are as: Diet Your diet...

Osteoporosis

We’ve always been warned by TV, magazine or online advertisements about the consequences of osteoporosis. We are presented with pictures of bones getting cracked and hips fractured. We’re terrified that this may happen to us. What really happens when we have...

Preparing for Pregnancy

If this is the moment that you have decided to get pregnant, or you are well underway to begin showing that baby bump, then it is best that you begin preparing for your pregnancy. Pregnancy is a nine-month long event that brings about many changes to your body, and is...

Postpartum Depression

So you’ve given birth to your baby. It’s been weeks or probably months, and there is this nagging feeling of sadness, anger, hopelessness, and indifference to yourself, your baby, and the people around you. Many experienced mothers will tell you that you might be...