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Egg Freezing – what’s your take?
On Monday March 28th, Singapore’s government published the White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development, which proposed that women aged 21 to 35 could soon be
Full-body Workouts At Home
This article first appeared in Orthokinetics Blog. Adapted with permission. If you are looking to get your heart rate up and to break out a
Endoscopy: An Overview of the Procedure
What is an Endoscopy? Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure in which an endoscope is inserted into an opening or small incision in the body.
Commentary: Leaking While Lifting? (Part 1)
Perhaps you’re reading this article because you’re a female powerlifter who has experienced some sort of leaking while lifting. You could also be a coach
Myopia: A Major Public Health Concern in Asia
Globally, myopia is the leading cause of distance refractive error, affecting 1.45 billion or 27% of the world’s population in 2010, and expected to increase
Fourth COVID vaccine dose – an expert weighs in
Globally, 64.2% of the world population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. In Asia, more than 7.6 billion doses have been
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month
As an allied health profession that was only introduced in the 20th century, Occupational Therapy is relatively new and highly evolving. The common knowledge is
Bipolar Disorder: Is It a Common Condition in Asia?
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental health condition characterised by extreme shifts in mood. Key symptoms include episodes of mania –
Commentary: Gear Up! (Part 2)
Belts. Singlets. Knee sleeves. Wrist wraps. There are so many powerlifting gears out there, what should you get first? Worry nay, we are here to
6 Different Types of Conjunctivitis and How To Treat Them
Conjunctivitis, or more commonly known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the transparent membrane lining the eyelids and the white part of the eyeball.
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