Some people are born with dry skin that can only be relieved by the application of moisturizers. Extremely dry skin, however, is a different issue altogether and may be a symptom of dermatitis that needs immediate treatment. If dry skin isn’t caused by any serious medical condition, what can you do to remedy the rough […]
Recent studies show that at least 0.5% of the population in Singapore is affected by rheumatoid arthritis. The number might not seem significant, but research about the burden of diseases also show that it is the 12th leading condition that causes burden in the country. What is rheumatoid arthritis and how is it different from […]
Melasma is a common skin problem among women and can even manifest during pregnancy. It causes brown or blue-gray patches to appear on the skin, especially on the cheeks, chin, and forehead. It also appears on parts of the skin that are most commonly exposed to direct sunlight such as the arms and neck because […]
Singapore has the 7th most number of branches of Starbucks per capita, according to telegraph.co.uk. And it makes sense, for a country with people who like to be productive. But not everyone is a fan of coffee; there are many people who avoid caffeine, on the grounds that it is unhealthy and addicting. But is […]
Our life is made up of the things we do. Sometimes the things we are oh so familiar with end up biting us in the back as we get older. Yes, it’s definitely nice to live a little bit. But then again, up to what extent? Sometimes the things we do become irreversible. Sadly, our […]
Given that the MERS situation in South Korea escalated and the flu in Hong Kong emerged, viruses are just borders away from Singapore. It is important that we safeguard ourselves from these viruses or suffer its repercussions. Proofing ourselves from deadly viruses is not an exact science but it is worth the try. These […]