Of Sex and Men by Prof Peter Lim Most people desire an improved sex life with their partners. For some, it may simply be an issue of satisfaction levels; while for others, it could be part of their management of medical conditions such as erectile dysfunction (ED). Regardless, there are multiple lifestyle changes that couples [...]
Sexual Dissatisfaction by Dr Peter Lim WHILE IT’S NO secret that men who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) will have sexual difficulties, what many people fail to realise is that continued dissatisfaction with their sexual experiences has spillover effects that lead to friction in an otherwise stable relationship. Accordingly, in order to avoid this, it [...]
The Big Deal About Snoring Beyond sleep disturbance, snoring is associated with obstructive sleep apnoea by Dr Samuel Yeak Most of us have poked fun about a family member or friend who snores loudly. It is, of course, no laughing matter when it is your spouse you sleep with every night who is snoring loudly, [...]
Hobbies that Increase Longevity Keeping busy after retirement After spending two-thirds of your life preparing for this, you’ve finally hit retirement and will be entering the golden years of your life. Technically defined as between retirement and the start of age-related mental and physical deterioration, in today’s Singaporean context, the golden years are typically between [...]
Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease by Dr Lim Li Ling Dementia refers to a condition in which there is gradual loss of memory and decline in thinking ability, typically progressive, initially affecting higher levels of functioning, and eventually severe enough to impair many activities of daily living. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form [...]
More Than Meets The Eye – Stop perceiving chickenpox as a harmless rite of passage by A/Professor Anne Goh CHICKENPOX IS AN infectious disease with most people coming down with it as a child or an adult if they have not been vaccinated. Many people fail to realise that other than the high fever, dehydration, [...]
Breast Cancer – A brief guide to diagnosis and treatment By Dr Patricia Kho 1. I have found a Breast Lump: Now What? First of all, do not panic. Breast lumps are actually very common, especially in premenopausal women and they normally vary with, and go away by the end of, the menstrual cycle. However, [...]
Sleep Apnoea – Worse Than Nightmares Don’t let sleep apnoea control your life by Maripet L. Poso You may not notice it right away, but the tell-tale signs are there… decreased ability to perform and concentrate, sluggishness in the morning, forgetfulness, depression, dizziness, and decreased self-esteem. But at night, when you’re asleep, the condition is [...]
Adopt these habits and enjoy a fulfilling life by A/Prof Daniel Fung and Jillian Boon In today’s contemporary society where we are expected to multitask and perform beyond our potential, the word “stress” comes into mind. Stress has a variation in definition across age and gender. Take for instance, stress could be learning spelling, passing a driving test, presenting a topic to [...]
Internet Addiction – How to Deal with Teenage Addiction to Online Gaming by June Tang Today’s youth have more choices of activities and entertainment alternatives as compared to the generations before. As youths become more digitally sophisticated, online gaming has become a popular choice of entertainment among them. However, in the past years, as more [...]
High on Hormones – The Perimenopause Transition by Maripet L. Poso Menopause is perhaps among the most dreaded words in a woman’s dictionary. But many young women are not aware that menopause is actually a time of freedom and renewal. Christiane Northrup, author of The Wisdom of Menopause, even calls it “the renaissance of your [...]
Infertility – Not Just the Woman’s Fault! Unfortunately, most people have the mistaken impression that when a couple fails to bear children, it is usually the woman who is to blame. Well, here’s news. According to studies, about a third of infertility problems are due to female infertility, and another third are due to male [...]
The Truth About Losing Your Wisdom Teeth by Dr Ho Kok Sen When it comes to wisdom tooth surgery, many seem to associate this procedure with pain and swelling. Just the thought of having a dentist tell you that you will need wisdom tooth surgery may leave you squirming in the dental chair. Having wisdom [...]
Insomnia & Hypnotherapy Sleeping with the Gods - A new approach to putting Insomnia to bed Are you someone who tosses and turns all night long? Do you find that the harder you try the more illusive sleep becomes. It is frustrating, exhausting and demoralising but you are not alone. Between 30-50% of the world population [...]
