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10 ways to manage your cholesterol levels C3A
WEB4. GET FRIENDLY WITH FIBRE. Fibre, specifically soluble fibre, binds to cholesterol in the intestine and transports it out of the body, helping to lower bad cholesterol levels, explains Ms Yeo. Foods rich in fibre include wholegrains, fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts. Some example of foods rich in soluble fibre are avocado, sweet potato
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Singapore set to transform healthcare system to cater to rapidly …
WEBThis is why Singapore again needs to transform its healthcare system, to ensure its people “continue to achieve good health outcomes at relatively lower expenditure in the future, even as our population ages rapidly and chronic diseases rise”, he said. The MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation, which he heads, is among those leading the
Action plan to help older Singaporeans live well as they age and
WEBUnder the action plan, a credit scheme to support the hiring of older workers will be extended to let seniors work longer by providing wage offsets for companies that employ workers aged 60 and up who earn up to $4,000 a month. The Government will also extend the part-time re-employment grant, with revised criteria, from 2023 to 2025.
How hospitals and others are making experiences senior-friendly …
WEBSenior-friendly practices include easy-to-read signage and barrier-free access, with ramps or lifts for wheelchair users. Organisations from hospitals to hotels are also improving soft infrastructure, ensuring their services are accessible to older people and meet their needs. Caring for the vulnerable.
70 healthcare personnel and caregivers, 25 teams receive …
WEBFor her efforts during the pandemic, Ms Balboa was among 70 individuals who received the Healthcare Humanity Awards from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Thursday at the Conrad Centennial Singapore. The award started in 2004, a year after Singapore faced the severe acute respiratory syndrome crisis (Sars), and is a continuing …
6 things to note for medical insurance plans in Singapore C3A
WEBThe pricing of medical policies is based on age. The IP's annual premium starts at less than $200 for children and increases gradually to over $200 and $300 for those in their 20s and 30s. For most insurers, the price hike starts the moment you are in your 40s; the cost goes up to $600-plus and over $1,000 when you cross the 50-year mark.
Community of care: Supporting people with dementia in Singapore
WEBAIC estimates that one in 10 Singaporeans aged 60 and older may have dementia - 86,000 in total, with the number projected to rise to 130,000 by 2030. Public, private and grassroots efforts are increasing to meet the needs of patients and caregivers and support them on multiple levels.
Salted fish and cancer
WEBThe International Agency for Research on Cancer, under the World Health Organisation, has listed Chinese-style salted fish as a Category One carcinogen for nasopharyngeal cancer since 1992. And the cancer-causing effect of salted fish does not even stop with nasopharyngeal cancer. It has also been associated with an elevation of …
Introduction to Chinese Medicine (Conducted Online) C3A
WEBThis course introduces TCM as a method of enhancing health, preventing illness, and treating diseases using a holistic approach. Participants learn the basic concepts of TCM as well as the principles of health promotion and therapy. Western doctors and biomedical scientists will find the course useful for getting better acquainted with the
Senior travel insurance (2022): 7 best plans in Singapore for
WEBAnother thing to note is that NTUC Enhanced PreX plans are very expensive. A week’s coverage in ASEAN starts from $102 – way, way higher than the usual $30 something you’d expect to pay for regular travel insurance. That said, NTUC is the only insurer that provides adequate coverage for seniors with medical conditions.
Healthier SG a decisive shift to get population healthier, keep costs
WEBHence the need to shift the strategy towards greater preventive care, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Wednesday. Mr Ong said the ministry's new Healthier SG initiative to keep people healthier for longer is an important effort to reverse rising costs, noting: "We will try everything we can to cope with the disease burden."
From cooking classes to physio: Services you might not know exist …
WEBBroad range of services at polyclinics today. The new Sembawang Polyclinic is typical of the 25 polyclinics Singapore has today, and the nine more that will be built by 2030. All provide four categories of care: acute, chronic, mother and child, and preventive. Navigate various patient journeys through Sembawang Polyclinic.
Proportion of older adults with multiple chronic diseases surges
WEBIt is estimated that by 2030, a quarter of Singapore's population will be above the age of 65. Some 37 per cent of respondents reported three or more chronic health conditions in 2017, up from 19.8 per cent in a 2009 study. The top five chronic health conditions were high blood pressure; high blood cholesterol; cataract; joint pain, …
Rise in gastric issues during hot weather: How to prevent tummy
WEBHere is how to avoid some common gastric complaints during hot weather. Stay cool and hydrated. Dr Stephen Tsao, specialist in gastroenterology and consultant at Raffles Internal Medicine Centre, says the most common complaints he receives are of patients suffering gastric pain, acid reflux or heartburn, and IBS symptoms such as …
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