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Piles and Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids, often called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in the anus and rectum. A possibly embarrassing topic of discussion for some, hemorrhoids are common. More than half of our population will develop hemorrhoids, usually after age 30....

Memory Boosters for Children
A person's overall intelligence is largely built during the childhood years, starting from conception.  Nutrition plays a critical role in it.  There is a plethora of health supplements catering to enhancing memory of our young minds.  Are they really necessary?

Does my child have ADHD, ADD or dyslexia?
Hyperactive and not doing well at school...

Beat the Smoke: Smoking Cessation
Cigarette smoking is an addiction. The nicotine in cigarettes causes both physical and psychological dependence. It is no wonder that cigarette smoking is such a difficult behaviour to give up....

Immuno Health - Fighting Fit
Do you always fall sick?  Always catching a cold when someone around you sneezes?  You want to take something but unsure of which supplements will help you?  Read on to find out more...

Insomnia
Sleep is an important normal physiological process required in our lives for our health and well being. Getting the right quantity and quality of sleep has an important impact on our daily lives...

Common Fungal Infections In Young Children
A majority of children, at one time or another, would have encountered some form of fungal infection. If your child develops a rash on the buttocks or white patches in the mouth, how do you know if it is a result of a yeast infection?...

High Blood Cholestrol
In the 1998 National Health Survey about one quarter of Singaporeans were found to have high cholesterol levels, a steep increase from the 19% in the 1992 survey. If their condition is allowed to persist, these people would be at risk...

Hypertension
Hypertension, a medical term for high blood pressure, is dangerous because uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure.

Dealing with Headaches and Migraines
Headaches are one of the most common complaints healthcare professionals see regularly. Affecting more females than males on the whole (85% vs 80%) in a lifetime...