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Five Tips to Quit Smoking

We are all well aware of the ill effects of smoking, thanks to years of public education. But why do we still smoke then? Why do we persist in doing something that we know is harmful for us and those around us? Some people use smoking as an emotional crutch - they light one up when they are stressed, angry, or upset. And yet there are others who smoke as part of their daily routine, either after a meal or when their peers are doing so. Mark Twain, an American writer, once said, “It is easy to quit smoking. I’ve...

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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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Father’s Day Special: 7 Tips to Help Your Dad Stay in the Pink of Health

The best gift we could ever grant our loved ones is health. Appreciation can be shown in various ways. Instead of getting your dad the latest smart phone or fancy gadget, read on to find out how you can help your dad stay healthy in the long run! 1. Health Screening As one ages, their risks of certain conditions increase too. Besides the three highs, – high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar (also known as diabetes mellitus) – cancers relating to the colon and rectum, prostate, and lungs are among the most common cancers affecting men in...

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Your Self-care Guide to COVID-19 Home Recovery

Do you ever feel stressed and uncertain about how it would be to live with COVID-19 in the new normal? Many of us feel the same as we are constantly presented with challenges brought forth by the pandemic. As our nation faces a record wave of COVID-19 infections, home recovery has become the default care arrangement in response to the overwhelming demand for healthcare. According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), over 70 per cent of COVID-19 patients are currently recovering at home. If you have been tested positive for COVID-19 recently and is eligible for home recovery, you might...

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