My fat liver
Diet and lifestyle are the most basic ways of controlling or preventing fatty liver disease.
 
Swim for better joints
Adequate nutrients helps to minimise joint inflammation. -ST
 
Scarred for life?
Although scars do not affect us physically, they can have psychological effects. -The Star/ANN
 
8 habits that can shorten your life
Are you guilty of any of these?
 
Surgeon sculpts his dream wife
He hated the body she was born with, so he operates on wife eight times.
 
   

       

>> EAT RIGHT
My fat liver
Simply natural
Curry kills cancer cells
   

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>> WOMEN'S MATTERS
More Asian women going for boob jobs
Boobs can allegedly be made bigger within 20 minutes by a competent plastic surgeon. -Daily Chilli/ANN
She discovers knee cancer after fall
She slipped and fell, sustaining a fracture. Little did the student know it would lead to a shocking discovery. -NST
What bundles of joy
Advances in fertility treatments makes it possible to conceive more than one child at a time. -The Star/ANN
   
>> MEN'S MATTERS
No cure for baldness
There is no cure for premature balding, although there are drugs to control hair loss, -ST
Spinal injury victim walks again
He suffered two slipped discs during his NS days but with a little help, he's able to walk. -ST
Tell me about multiple sclerosis
Women are twice more likely to develop multiple sclerosis than men, occuring mainly to people aged 20 to 40. -The Star/ANN
   
ASK DOCTOR
Nights are haunted by fear of death
I'm living a happy life, just like everybody does, but I cannot stop thinking about death after I turn off the light. -Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN

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>> ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Swim for better joints
Adequate nutrients helps to minimise joint inflammation. -ST
Hypnotherapy helped her confront anger
The 29-year-old says it helped her explore her repressed thoughts, emotions and memories. -TNP
Hypnosis is not catch-all solution
As hypnotherapy gains popularity, doctors worry non-healthcare practitioners may give bad advice. -TNP
   
>> WELLNESS @ WORK
8 habits that can shorten your life
Are you guilty of practising these habits? -AsiaOne
Get a grip on stress
An adverse reaction to stress manifests itself but its manageable. -NST
Scarred for life?
Although scars do not affect us physically, they can have psychological effects. -The Star/ANN
   
 

UPCOMING EVENTS
» Brisk Walk Club
05 Sep 2009 - 27 Dec 2009
Join one of our favorite local celebrities, Ms Koh Chieng Mun, in the Brisk Walk Club! A great opportunity to participate in some light exercises at the scenic botanical garden in good company!
 
» Sign Up As A Clinical Trial Volunteer
07 Sep 2009 - 30 Dec 2009
The Clinical Trials Unit conducts a variety of clinical trials which requires the participation of healthy volunteers and / or individuals with specific medical conditions, eg. diabetes, high blood pressure etc. If you would like to participate in clinical trials, contact us.
 
» Emotional Care During Pregnancy
09 Sep 2009 - 20 Dec 2009
"Emotional Care During Pregnancy" is a series of workshops which will be conducted by our psychologist to provide expectant mothers with both the knowledge and skills they need to begin their journey into motherhood. As pregnancy is a shared experience for couples, dads-to-be are welcome at all the workshops at no extra charge!
 

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