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A study by SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP) has found that medication adherence is the most critical factor in lowering cholesterol levels. Adherence to medication can be up to 85% effective, while changes to diet and exercise can only lower levels by 10-20%.

Worldwide, Bipolar Disorder affects around 2-3% of the population, that’s around 200 million people living with the condition. 

A recent small-scale study published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that increased coffee intake led to less sleep.

Looking to improve your health and fitness? Learn about traditional workouts from Asia, including Tai Chi, Yoga, and Rajio Taiso, and their health benefits. Discover the history and how these workouts are performed. Improve your overall physical and mental wellbeing today.

The incidence of cardiac arrest increase with age, with the majority, happening to people aged 60 years or older.

Many people with diabetes are prone to diabetic neuropathy. Here’s a quick look at the disease and its effects on your feet.

Discover the crucial connection between stress and heart disease, the underlying mechanisms, and practical stress management tips to protect your heart and improve overall well-being.

Annually, we commemorate World Tuberculosis Day to raise public awareness about the consequences of TB and raise efforts to end the epidemic.

Hollywood’s legendary actor, Sam Neill, known for his iconic role in Jurassic Park, has recently been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. 

The theme for WDSD 2023 is “With Us Not For Us”, encouraging the public to work together with persons with Down syndrome