Health & Wellness

It is no secret that our metabolism slows down as we age. Add to that child-bearing and stress, maintaining a leaner and fitter body becomes almost impossible to achieve. Balancing a career, family, and your well-being can be very stressful that you sacrifice your wellness. You frequently get caught up in the daily problems of […]

Dental emergencies might not appear to be life and death. However, the consequences of neglecting your teeth when urgent treatment is needed can result in extensive damage, lifelong discomfort, not to mention painful and expensive procedures to repair the issue later. So what should you do when these emergencies arise? The answer is, more than

The cost of dental care isn’t cheap in the US. Standard teeth cleaning fees range from $70 to $200. A usual tooth extraction could be $75 to $450, and a typical but complicated procedure could cost from $1,000 to $3,000. When your finances are limited, even the lowest end of dental care cost can be

How prevalent is diabetes in Singapore? According to the Ministry of Health, at least 400,000 people had been diagnosed in 2014. But that could balloon to a million by 2050. This metabolic disease also accounts for 10% of the total disease burden in the country. This condition doesn’t have a known cure, but with prompt

If you want to continue to boast a full set of teeth and perfect oral health, you must prioritise preventative dentistry. But what does that mean? Keeping your pearly whites strong and healthy requires more than just everyday brushing and frequent flossing, but regular visits to your local dental practitioner. While many people complain that

Lung cancer is a devious disease. It affects over 47,000 people each year from 2015 to 2017 in the UK, according to Cancer Research UK. Within this period, it became the third most common type of cancer and accounted for over 10% of all reported cases. The condition also had a low survival rate because

When it comes to your dental health, prevention is usually regarded as the best cure. Despite this knowledge, people neglect their teeth and put off going to see the dental practitioner because they’re busy. So what are the telltale symptoms you should look out for that highlight you’re overdue for your next check-up? Read on

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced major cities and states to close down businesses and enforce stay-at-home orders, food supply became a major concern. The meat industry, in particular, is facing a massive challenge: slaughterhouses and meatpacking companies are tasked to stay open to help prevent food shortage and at the same time ensure the safety and

The regular office: comfortable, temperature-controlled, and for all intents and purposes, a nonthreatening environment. But did you know in 2018, the HSE reported 1.4 million work-related ill health cases and 600,000 work-related injury cases? These are not small figures, and being aware of the dangers leading to them is the first step to maintaining a

In 2020, more people are talking openly about mental health. While it may seem odd to read an article that links mental health and dentistry together, there are many ways these two areas are interconnected, which go far beyond just having whiter teeth! If you are one of the many people worldwide whose smile is