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Guard Your Gut: Five Tips for Better Digestive Health

Imagine a strong immune system, a stomach free from discomfort, sharp mental clarity, and a mood that lifts you up every day. This is the power of a healthy gut. Now, contrast that with constant bloating, draining fatigue, and recurring migraines that hold you back. Which would you choose? Many Singaporeans are increasingly paying attention to gut health, especially with the rising prevalence of colon and rectal cancer in Singapore. But what exactly is the gut, and how can we best care for it? Understanding the gut The gastrointestinal tract, which is commonly known as the gut, plays a crucial...

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Sun Protection Tips for Your Skin

With a tremendous heatwave looming over our always-sunny Singapore, the temptation to stay indoors grows stronger. Yet, for outdoor enthusiasts or those who need to be outside for extended periods, exposure to the sun is often inevitable. When exercising or spending time outdoors, the combination of extended sun exposure and improper care can result in unintended consequences such as skin pigmentation and premature ageing of the skin. Since the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can significantly damage our skin over time, it is important to wear sunscreen every day, even on cloudy days. Eight Tips on Staying Protected...

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Understanding and Navigating through Male Infertility

Often overlooked, male infertility is a silent struggle within our society. Leaving no visible signs, the invisible burden of infertility weighs heavily on couples and individuals yearning to conceive. Infertility affects a significant number of couples, with about 15 per cent of couples worldwide experiencing difficulties conceiving. Therefore, it is important to shed light and unravel the enigma of male infertility, and provide guidance on how one can navigate through it. Unveiling the Causes Infertility refers to the inability of a couple conceiving a child after actively trying for 12 months. In about 50 per cent of infertile couples, male...

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4 Common Side Effects of Overeating and How to Overcome Them

Chinese New Year is around the corner and this means it is time for reunion dinners! Reunion meals are one of the best moments to foster bonding with our loved ones. Besides, who could resist hotpots and festive snacks? While overeating is common during festive celebrations, one might overlook other health consequences it brings. Before you take another sinful bite, let us take a step back to understand the side effects of overeating and how you can overcome them. What Happens When You Overeat? Food Coma One of the common side effects of overeating is feeling drowsy or lethargic after...

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