What is Coronary Artery Disease?
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) refers to the accumulation of cholesterol plaques in the arteries of the heart. The arteries serve as ‘pipes’ to supply blood to the heart muscles. These plaques would gradually result in the obstruction of blood flow in the arteries. When the narrowing is significant, symptoms such as chest pain or chest pressure […]
The Dangers of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a medical term for an umbrella of conditions that is characterised by the build-up of fat (fatty infiltration) in the liver. The overall pooled global prevalence is reported to be 24.4 per cent but in westernised Asian populations, which include Singapore, prevalence rates as high as 40 per cent […]
Combat the Three Highs as a Family
High blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar are three common chronic conditions with few obvious symptoms. Caring for a loved one with these diseases can seem overwhelming emotionally, physically, and financially. As such, the role of the caregiver in management of chronic diseases cannot be undermined. Patients with chronic disease need to monitor […]
Diabetes: It Can Be Complicated
People with diabetes have to deal with both short- and long-term health complications that affect different parts of the body. Read to find out how diabetes is linked to these six health conditions and learn to recognise their symptoms to reduce the risks of getting them. Heart Disease Diabetes increases the ‘stickiness’ of the inner […]
The War With Diabetes. Measures You Can Take To Stay Clear Of Diabetes
It is real. The number of diabetic patients in Singapore is increasing over the years. We bring you through the prevention measures that you can take to stay clear of diabetes. “Are You At Risk? – Diabetes can affect anyone, but there are certain groups of people who may have a higher risk of developing type […]
5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated for HPV
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is a vaccine that helps to protect against the strains of HPV, which is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and also the cause of several types of cancer. One of the cancers that HPV causes is cervical cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer among women […]
Sugar and Inflammation: The Not-so-sweet Connection
Sweetness has an almost universal appeal, and foods that contain sugar make them more appetising. While our love hate relationship with sugar could be our daily struggle, Ms Bibi Chia, Principal Dietitian, Raffles Diabetes & Endocrine Centre, shares why having too much of it can cause inflammation to your body, and how to start an anti-inflammatory […]
Importance of Early Diagnosis for Dementia
Case Study: Mdm S is a 72-year-old retired secretary. She has a history of diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. She has recently lost her husband to cancer. She lives with her son, daughter-in-law and their two children. Recently, she started a volunteer job at a nursing home. A family friend who works in the same […]
