Browsing: Brain

As Parkinson’s Disease cases rise in ageing Singapore, Alexandra Hospital is moving medical reviews out of the traditional clinic and into a social cafe setting. This innovative model aims to bridge the gap between clinical treatment and the emotional reality of living with a chronic neurological condition.

Somatic therapy focuses on the mind-body connection to help patients release stored trauma and regulate their nervous systems.

SINGAPORE, 26 FEBRUARY 2026 – Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, working with collaborators at Imperial College London and partners in Europe and the United States, have uncovered new insights into how an additional copy of chromosome 21 alters brain development in Down syndrome.

While we often choose fragrances to feel confident or attractive, the science of scent goes far deeper than surface-level beauty. From the evolutionary drive to find a genetically compatible partner to the emerging trend of neuro-perfumes, our olfactory system is a powerful driver of human connection. However, as we spray our favourite mists daily, medical researchers are beginning to uncover the long-term effects that synthetic chemicals may have on our hormones and respiratory health.

Love elicits physiological responses that calm the nervous system, strengthen the heart, and support our immunity.

Instant gratification is a satisfying rush that we have all felt, but what happens when that desire for quick rewards becomes a habit?

Visceral fat is not just a metabolic problem. Research shows it fuels inflammation, speeds up brain ageing, and raises the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

Singapore, 17 November 2025 – A new study by researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School has revealed that almost all community-dwelling older adults with advanced dementia in Singapore experience at least one potentially burdensome intervention in their last year of life. 

Struggling to concentrate or remember things? That’s brain fog – a common but frustrating condition that can affect not just your cognition, but also your general wellbeing.

A new ultrasound technique could help creatine – best known for its bodybuilding benefits – cross the blood-brain barrier and restore cognitive function.