If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from rotator cuff pain, you know how debilitating it can be. Not only is it extremely painful, but it…
Category: Chronic Health
Read chronic health articles on diabetes, heart health, blood pressure, prevention, symptoms, and long-term care.
What You Need to Know about Distal Radius Fracture
A broken wrist, particularly a distal radius fracture, is one of the most frequent fractures in the body. According to studies, it makes up to 25% of pediatric and 20%…
8 Myths about Heart Disease
There are many myths about heart disease. Here are eight of the most common ones: Myth: Heart disease is a man’s disease. In general, cardiovascular disease is more common in…
Were you able to lose weight in a healthy manner?
Obesity is a rising epidemic. The prevalence of obesity among adult Singaporeans aged 18 to 59 years was 8.9%. According to MOH guideline, BMI ≥27.5 is considered obesity for Singaporeans.…
With a new home remedy, you can stop and cure type 2 diabetes
Diabetes has become a pandemic, requiring lifelong treatment for over 422 million people globally. Scientists are working to develop a diabetic medication that can cure the illness, but how near…
Techniques for Managing Chronic Pain
When preparing for any chronic pain coping method, it is critical to learn how to relax the body using focus and deep breathing techniques. It takes practice to learn to…
Is Pulmonary Rehab Right for You?
If you have COPD, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, or other breathing issues, Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a program that can help you live a better life. Healthcare professionals will teach you…
A Look at the Top 5 Deadliest Cancers in More Detail
Cancer cells multiply, disseminate, and divide throughout the body. If doctors are unable to stop cancer cells from spreading or metastasizing, they will die. Cancer is caused by a variety…
What are Diabetes and the types?
Diabetes mellitus is an actual widespread disease. “Diabetes,” as it is popularly known, forces around six million people in Germany to seek treatment. This disorder is triggered by a lack…
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
It is a lung disease. It is based on the CFTR gene’s errors (CFTR = Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator). The genetic defects influence the salt balance and thus the…
What is considered a Heart Disease?
Heart disease is caused by calcification (arteriosclerosis) of the coronary arteries. If the calcification creates constrictions or blockages in the coronary arteries, the blood flow necessary for oxygen supply can…
What is Asthma and is it dangerous?
Bronchial asthma in adults is said to have tripled in the last 30 years. It is not uncommon for cases to develop for the first time after the age of…
Common types of Cancer in Singapore
The body cells keep the number of cells almost constant under normal conditions. A “control mechanism” that controls division and proliferation is working. However, on rare occasions, gene mutations in…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic disease of the respiratory system characterized by not reversible obstruction of the air(oxygen) flow present inside…
New Medical Technology Clacs Varicose Veins Arrives in Singapore
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted, or stretched veins caused by dysfunction of the valves of blood vessels. This will bring the blood back. Blood collects in the veins, and the…
What is arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that attacks the joint tissues of a person whose immune system, instead of protecting the body from external agents such as viruses…
What is Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias?
Alzheimer’s dementia is a slowly progressing brain disease associated with an increasing decline in mental abilities. As a result, among other things, disturbances of memory and behavior, as well as…
What is ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that appears in most cases after 50 and leads to a degeneration of motor neurons or motor neurons. The disease is also known as Lou…