Health

Therapies for AF-related stroke prevention

Though warfarin is commonly used, non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants are increasingly a better option.

Studying nutritional deficiencies in elderly

Asia’s largest clinical study will help establish nutritional standards for the elderly.

Brain exercise

Temasek Polytechnic launches brain training games in an app for older adults.

3-D breast screening machine available

This will help improve patient comfort and encourage more women to go for their mammograms.

Access to cancer information

The Singapore Cancer Society has collaborated with BookDoc to widen public access to cancer-related information and services.

9 healthy snack options for diabetics

Who says that a diabetic patient’s diet has to be boring?

Asthma more severe in seniors than in children

This chronic disease can develop at any age and seniors who have it are prone to lower quality of life.

Manage your diabetes

Here are 5 tips to get you on track to control your diabetes.

Estranged from children

Finding a way to mend your relationship.

Walking Fido really does help!

Recent study shows that pet dogs help adults aged 65 and over stay active.

“Frailty is not an inevitable part of ageing”

NUS study shared that good nutrition, physical training and mental exercises can reverse physical frailty in the elderly.

A solution to help with compliance

A multidisciplinary team from NUHS Department of Ophthalmology has developed a medication card and wearable for elderly glaucoma patients to help them understand their medication regimes and remind them on their eye drops.

Suffering more, speaking less

Many Singaporeans suffer from pain and they tend to suffer in silence.

Dengue awareness campaign

A little coffee to bring more awareness of dengue.

Walk with your pet

Singapore Heart Foundation’s second edition of Woof-a-thon is back this year!