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Celebrity culture often promotes unrealistic beauty standards, impacting body image and self-esteem. With strategies like diversifying your social media feed and practicing self-compassion, you can balance its influence. Learn how to navigate celebrity culture and embrace your unique beauty with psychiatrist Dr. Jared Ng.

Tetris for PTSD May Help Relieve Trauma Symptoms Studies reveal that playing Tetris could reduce flashbacks and distressing memories by…

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance, and eye coordination, that afflicted the late Dr. Lee Wei Ling This article explores the symptoms, differences from Parkinson’s, and available management options for PSP.

Singapore is facing a rise in elderly individuals dying alone at home, with 37 reported cases in 2023. Isolation among seniors, especially those living alone, is a growing concern. Building community awareness and support is key to addressing this issue.

A 2022 study in Indonesia found that around 61% of teenagers have experienced suicidal thoughts. Factors like depression, stress, family issues, social pressures and past abuse can contribute to teenagers experiencing suicidal ideation.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnoea, characterised by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep due to airway blockage. Untreated OSA can seriously impact health long-term, raising risks of issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and strokes.

30.6% of Singaporean youths experience severe stress, anxiety or depression. Excessive social media use, cyberbullying and body image concerns significantly contribute to this alarming statistic.

Research shows that sleep hygiene practices like keeping a dark, quiet bedroom and avoiding electronics before bed can improve sleep quality. Following basic sleep hygiene strategies helps establish a calm setting for unwinding each night.

While ADHD affects children of all genders, girls frequently face barriers to accurate diagnosis. This diagnostic gap persists internationally, with research finding that girls receive medical care for ADHD significantly later than boys on average.