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Atopic Dermatitis: Can your child’s eczema cause a food allergy?

Managing your child’s eczema and other allergies can be stressful and tricky, but you are not alone. According to the Guidelines for the Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Singapore, approximately 20.8% of children are affected by eczema. The prevalence of food allergy in children is also estimated to be between 4-5%[1]. Studies have suggested that eczema may have a role to play in the development of food allergies and is associated with other allergic diseases. Understanding atopic dermatitis and possible early interventions may be your key in navigating through your child’s allergies. What parents should know about atopic dermatitis Atopic...

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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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How to Maximise Your Baby Massage Experience

Remember how you are encouraged to have skin-to-skin contact with your baby after giving birth? This is because touch contributes to your baby’s first emotional bonds, which builds a foundation for his or her development later in life. Giving your baby regular massages is a wonderful way to continue strengthening the bond between you and your baby. In addition to bonding with your baby, there are other benefits to massaging your baby, such as: Stimulating your baby’s circulatory and digestive systems Reducing crying Calming your baby and reduce anxiety Promoting better sleeping habits Here are some tips to...

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Here’s How Running A Marathon Affects Your Body – And How You Can Reduce The Effects

While completing a marathon may give you a sense of accomplishment, you also risk damaging your body, at least in the short run. Running a marathon puts tremendous physiological demands on you. Your body temperature rises. You lose water and electrolytes through sweat. Your heart pumps faster and harder. Your legs need more blood to fuel their movement. Your muscles produce more waste products from prolonged exertion. These bodily changes affect you in several ways: You Risk Injury to Your Joints, Bones, and Ligaments Although marathons won’t necessarily contribute to joint and feet injuries, prolonged running on hard...

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