Experts Shed Light on Glaucoma - By Maripet L. Poso Picture this. At the back of our eyes, there are millions of retinal nerve fibers bundled together – called the optic nerve – that carry impulses from the retina in the eye to the brain. These impulses are then interpreted by the brain as images. Now, [...]
Resistance Not Futile - By Dr Daniel Wai Our body uses sugar as fuel, and insulin is the hormone that brings sugar and fat from the blood into the cells, or the smallest units of function, in our body. If our body is a car, and sugar and fat are like petrol, insulin is like the [...]
Slow down ageing with chiropractic care By Maripet L. Poso Forget about wrinkles and laugh lines for a moment, and let’s talk about how ageing takes a toll on our backs and hips as well. We may have creams and needles to combat ageing on the outside, but if we don’t take care of ourselves [...]
Tips to keep healthy and alert while in the office By Ms Karin Clarke Singaporeans are widely recognised for working long hours. According to The Conference Board, the average worker clocked 2,307 hours in 2009 (or 44 hours per week on average), which makes Singaporeans among the longest working globally. In this environment, maintaining a [...]
ADHD is a common neurobiological condition afflicting approximately four percent of adults worldwide Associate Professor Munidasa Winslow, Winslow Clinic Adults who have Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder are easily distracted, have difficulty focusing on tasks and cannot follow them through. They may also be hyperactive, impulsive and disorganized. Mood disorders, such as depression, are commonly seen [...]
Premature Ejaculation When is faster not necessarily better? That’s right – when we are talking about premature ejaculation or ‘PE’. PE, so known as ‘early ejaculation’ or ‘eager ejaculation’, occurs when a man ejaculates quicker or earlier than desired. It is actually a very common sexual concern. Can you learn to last longer without resorting [...]
Our handwriting is like a polygraph that reveals a lot about ourselves. Here’s a little guide that will help you understand what your handwriting says about you. By Cheryl Koh When we write, our brain coordinates our hand. Our handwriting speaks volumes about our personality traits, character, experiences, problems, health and even talents. It [...]
