Category: Education
Stop peeing in pools, scientists say
For those of you who are guilty of peeing in swimming pools, this research study may cause you to reconsider your ‘harmless’ habit. Scientists from China Agricultural University and Purdue University have found that uric acid in urine interacts with […]
How to gauge effectiveness of air purifiers
SINGAPORE – Air purifiers and masks are being snapped up as Singapore’s air quality worsens. But how useful are these products in filtering out pollutants, especially the tiny and hazardous PM2.5 particles? Some, such as N95 masks and certain models […]
How to gauge if you are workaholic?
Some ways to gauge if you have become a workaholic have been revealed by men’s online magazine AskMen. If you work outside your office even after the workday ends as you feel bored and unproductive or, worse yet, worried out […]
Understanding the signs of heart disease
HEART diseases are a major cause of death today. This week, we look at some of the symptomatic signs of heart diseases. Inflammation Chronic low-grade inflammation damages the arterial wall leading to lesions, which then attract oxidised and/or glycated cholesterol […]
Traditional Chinese herb to treat cancer
The bark of the Amur cork tree (Phellodendron amurense) is a major source of huáng bò (黄柏), one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used for centuries as a painkiller and anti-inflammation agent. […]
Get it straight
Many workers spend eight hours or more hunched over their desks in the office and risk developing problems. We look at what could go wrong. Heart disease Muscles burn less fat and blood flows more sluggishly during a long sit, […]
Will quitting smoking reverse all the damage it has done to my body?
Quitting smoking is the very first step to regaining your health. While not everything may be reversed or cured instantly, your body will slowly start regaining normalcy. For instance when you first stop smoking, you will notice that you will […]
What to do about that pain in the neck
SINGAPORE – Modern jobs and lifestyles involve hours of sitting at desks or in front of computers, or doing the same tasks over and over again. This can take a toll on the body, causing repetitive stress injury. It is […]
Control coal use and reduce smog
More than 10 percent of China’s land area has been shrouded in thick smog for the past few days, with the level of PM2.5 (particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less and very harmful to humans) frequently […]
Are doctors part of the healthcare problem?
I was part of a panel at the Health 2.0 conference in Bangalore recently. The theme was challenging – How do we deliver health care to a billion Indians? There were lots of interesting presentations, and while listening to these, […]
