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What Your Urine Says About Your Health

Did you know that the appearance of urine can provide vital clues about our health? Besides being a waste product, urine often reveals various aspects of our well-being that might require attention. Different colours of urine can be attributed mainly to diet, medications, and, more critically, underlying health issues. Strong odour also serves as a tell-tale indicator of our health. Before flushing next time, take a moment to observe your urine. It might be sending red flags you are not aware of. What do the colours mean? The concentration of a pigment called urochrome is responsible for the yellow colour...

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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...

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5 Common Myths about Stroke

Are you stroke conscious enough? Equip yourself with knowledge of stroke to prevent, respond and manage better when a stroke strikes. Let’s debunk some of the common myths about stroke. #1 Stroke is uncommon in Singapore 8,300 stroke cases were diagnosed in 2018 (Singapore Stroke Registry, 2018). This number is expected to double by 2030. One in six adults over the age of 25 is likely to suffer from a stroke in their lifetime. #2 Stroke occurs in the heart Stroke does not take place in the heart. Stroke occurs when the blood flow to the...

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Durian: How Good (or Bad) is it for You?

Mao Shan Wang, XO Durians, D24 Durians – these are some of the more popular durian cultivars many people will recognise. Between June and September – the durian season – durian harvests increase, giving more opportunities for durian lovers to enjoy the fruit at lower prices. But besides being known as the King of Fruits, do you know that durian is a super fruit as well? Its creamy, buttery flesh is packed with nutrients: Durian Nutrition Facts* (Based on a serving of 100 grams (g) of durian, or about three seeds) Nutrient Amount...

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