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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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Prevention tips for common STDs in Singapore

Conversations about sexual education and health may often be avoided and uneasy to discuss. However, the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STDs or STIs) in Singapore is much higher than you think. According to studies by the Department of STI Control (DSC), there has been an increase in STD rates in Singapore since 2014*. Did you know that some STDs may not show any symptom, and it is also possible for individuals to be infected with more than one STD or STI? With that said, here are some common STDs in Singapore, and how you can spot and...

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How to prevent and protect yourself from dengue

While the world battles and remembers 2020 as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, another pestilence lurks in the shadows of Singapore that requires equal resilience. Did you know that Singapore saw its highest record of dengue cases this year with 33,956 cases* recorded as of November? *Cited from NEA As dengue fever remained as a public health threat, this disease can be preventable when we stay vigilant and take precautionary measures against the breeding of Aedes mosquitos. Learn how to protect you and your loved ones from dengue fever by understanding the illness and adopting good dengue prevention tips...

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