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8 ways to quit
Cigarette and tobacco smoke cause various cancers. Here are some of the ways you can quit smoking. -ST - Mind Your Body, The Straits Times
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How Pam Oei stubbed out
Smokers must be ready, determined and want to quit if the quitting process is to be successful. -ST
The nicotine trap
How nicotine tricks the brain and its harmful effects on the body. -ST
Hide your eyes
Don't let the sun get in your eyes as the damage caused by ultra-violet rays can be extensive. -BT
Eagle eye
Keeping age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataract at bay. -The Star/ANN
You know you have diabetes when...
Things you need to know about diabetes. - The Star/ANN
Wonders of an age-old therapy
The occasional massage works wonders when life gets too hectic and stressful. -NST
Beach mementoes
Be careful of fungal infection, rashes, jellyfish stings or sandflies that can put a damper on the holiday mood. -ST
Office hazards you should know
Believe it or not, your boss may be bad for your health. -AsiaOne
You make my head spin
Vertigo is a sense of dizziness, as if you're about to fall down. There are various causes for it. -The Star/ANN
Rehabilitating your mouth
Full mouth rehabilition is also referred to as a non-surgical facelift or smile makeover. -The Star/ANN
How to sleep tight
Be cautious of what you drink as it might affect your sleep! -ST
Soothe those fears away
Parents can soothe their tots' separation anxiety through constant reassurance and setting up regular life routines. -ST
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
Don't stress it
Handle stress well, and you?re well on your way to a healthy, productive life. -The Star/ANN
Keep the flu bug at bay
Health-care workers, who face all kinds of illnesses daily, give advice on how to stay healthy. -ST
The family connection
Family members can help a patient seek professional help even if he or she is not cooperative. -The Star/ANN