by Eleanor Yap | Jun 26, 2019 | Health
Research reveals many Singaporeans are living with long-term pain. Almost half (49 percent) of Singaporeans experiencing pain have lived with it for more than six months, according to a recent survey done by Singapore’s physiotherapy group Core Concepts. The...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 21, 2017 | Health
Many Singaporeans suffer from pain and they tend to suffer in silence. BY: Eleanor Yap Singaporeans ignore, power through or delay treatment of their pain which comes at a cost of the economy of approximately two percent of the nation’s GDP every day due to missed...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 28, 2017 | Health
Seniors are particularly prone to having shingles and a vaccine is recommended to reduce your risk. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is not a life-threatening condition but is a painful blistering rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus that causes...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 14, 2014 | Health
Many seniors suffer in silence from knee pain and even fewer choose not to undergo surgery. With an ageing population, knee pain will continue to plague seniors. According to a local survey sponsored by Wellchem Pharmaceutical to mark World Arthritis Day 2012, knee...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 17, 2013 | Ask The Expert
Q. Is glucosamine tablets better or transdermal creams? Glucosamine is a substance that is found in our joint cartilage. Cartilage is the cushion that lines the surfaces of our joints, and allows smooth and pain-free motion. When cartilage wears out, it leads to joint...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 1, 2013 | Health
A form of arthritis, gout is a concern to many seniors. Learn how to manage this condition. BY: Esther Low Gout is an acute, chronic form of arthritis that is characterised by sudden bouts of severe pain in the joints, especially that of the big toe though it...
