MITOCHONDRIAL HEALTH AND BIO-HACKING: UNLOCKING THE POWER OF YOUR CELLS Mitochondria, often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell, play a crucial role in energy production, metabolism, and overall health. These small organelles are responsible for converting the nutrients we consume into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell. Given their importance, […]
PRE DIABETES Pre-diabetes is a condition that occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. It serves as a warning sign that an individual is at a higher risk of developing full-blown diabetes if lifestyle changes are not made. Pre-diabetes is typically […]
Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular way to manage weight. Rather than focusing only on what you eat, it changes when you eat, by alternating periods of eating and fasting. Here is what it involves, how it may help, and who should check with a doctor first. Common ways to fast 16:8 – eating […]
What is health screening? Health screening is essentially used as a tool for early detection of health and medical problems. This is important because it allows for the physician and the patient to pave a path for early treatment which in turn will reduce future treatment cost and complications. It usually involves a full history, […]
What is PCV20? PCV20 is a pneumococcal vaccine that protects against 20 types of pneumococcal bacteria, a common cause of pneumonia, blood infections and meningitis. It covers seven more types than the older PCV13 vaccine. Who is it recommended for? Since 1 September 2025, PCV20 has been on Singapore’s National Adult Immunisation Schedule for: adults […]
How exercise helps with Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)? Pain is a common symptom that occurs at different intensities depending on the individual, it is not necessarily related to severity of OA progression. Exercise has been proven to be an effective approach for pain management and also improves physical functioning in the short term. However, exercises should […]
What is Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)? A degenerative joint disease or ‘wear and tear’ arthritis that occurs when the protective cartilage within the knee joint wears away. It can affect anyone at any age, but it is most common in people over 50 and affects women more than men. Knee OA is caused by cartilage […]
Shingles is a painful rash caused by the same virus as chickenpox. This article explains who gets it, the symptoms to look out for, the complications it can cause, and how vaccination can help protect you. What is shingles? After you have had chickenpox, the virus stays dormant in your nerves for life. Shingles happens […]
What is a trigger finger ? A condition that causes the finger or thumb to suddenly snap or lock when bent. It is caused by inflammation and swelling of the tendon or tendon sheath that surround the tendon in the finger. What are the symptoms? May notice painless clicking with movement of the affected finger […]
They are a form of antiviral treatment prescribed to certain patients to assist in reducing the severity of the illness and change of hospitalisation, ICU care and death. They assist in stopping the replication of the COVID 19 virus in the body. What COVID-19 oral antiviral medications are available? Paxlovid and Molnupiravir are two of […]
