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Your Guide to Health Screening Tests in Singapore

Getting the correct health screening tests or package is tricky business. If you do a quick search about this topic on the Internet or online forums, you will often see questions like “Which health screening tests do I need, and which package will you recommend?” With so many health screening packages available at different price points out there, it could be confusing to decide which package or tests best cater to your needs and budget. So, where do you begin? Read on to find out more. Health Screening Tests: The More the Better? Essential Diseases to Test For Other...

5 Signs of an Unhealthy Heart

When talking about an unhealthy heart or heart problems, the first symptom that comes to mind may be chest pain. But, do you know there are other subtle warning signs that indicate an unhealthy heart? Here are five of them: Swollen and Bleeding Gums Even though swollen or bleeding gums are typical symptoms of periodontal disease, they are also linked to other conditions, such as heart diseases. “Patients with gum disease have two to three times the chance of developing a heart attack or stroke,” said Dr Edgar Kieu, Deputy Director, Raffles Dental. “Some bacteria from the gums have been...