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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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Vitamins and Minerals that Keep Your Immunity Going (II)

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is certainly more than just a saying. Our immune system plays an essential role in protecting us against common everyday bacteria and also help us in our recovery from injuries. Our dietary habits and what we feed our body may help to heighten our body defences and fight off harmful organisms. We have learnt in the first part of the article, Vitamins and Minerals that Keeps Your Immunity Going (I), the types of vitamins that help to build up our immune system. However, there are also other nutrient that help to bolster...

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Vitamins and Minerals that Keep Your Immunity Going (I)

Our immune system is one of the keys to staying well and what you feed it plays a vital role. This complex system is made up of a vast network of cells, tissues, and organs that protect us against any diseases and help us recover from injuries. When your immune system is compromised, this can leave you open and vulnerable to illnesses and infections. This is why building your immunity is important to keep your body healthy. In this article, let’s talk about 3 vitamins that you may include in your diet to build and maintain your immune system...

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5 Skincare Tips, Shared by a Dermatologist

As the largest organ in our body, our skin is our first line of defence against germs, bacteria, and pollutants. Glowing, healthy skin is also sign of youth and vitality. By keeping your skin well-maintained, you can stay beautiful longer. In fact, you don’t need to break the bank to get good skin - you can get it by adopting some good skincare habits. Here are some of them: Wear Sunscreen While exposure to sunlight helps your body produce enough vitamin D, too much ultraviolet exposure can harm your skin, leading to various skin conditions like premature skin ageing...

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