Hand Foot Mouth Disease
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1y ago
What is it? Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a contagious infection which is caused by viruses from the Enterovirus genus. How is it transmitted? The viruses will spread from person to person through direct contact via unwashed hands or surfaces contaminated with faeces. It is also transmitted through saliva or respiratory secretions. What are the ..read more
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Tennis Elbow
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by foodcanopy
1y ago
What is it? Tennis elbow is an injury that occurs when tendons, the tissues that attach muscles to bones become overloaded. This will lead to inflammation, degeneration and potential tearing of the tendons. What causes it? Tennis Elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis is due to repeated contraction of the forearm muscles that one will ..read more
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Asthma
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by foodcanopy
1y ago
Did you know? 5% of adults and 20% of children in Singapore have asthma. What is it? Asthma is a respiratory disease that is caused by long-term airway inflammation. This will result in breathing difficulties and make participating in physical activities a challenge. What causes it? The cause for asthma is unknown but one should ..read more
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Mooncakes
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by foodcanopy
1y ago
The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner and most Chinese families will be buying mooncakes to celebrate the festival. What is inside the mooncake? There are a wide variety of mooncakes but the Cantonese version, is arguably the most commonly eaten. The round shaped mooncake consists of a tender pastry skin enveloping a sweet ..read more
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Athlete’s Foot
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by foodcanopy
1y ago
Did you know? One in every five adults will get athlete’s foot in their lives. What is it? Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a fungal skin infection that begins in between the toes and will spread to the rest of the foot. What causes it? It is caused by the dermatophyte fungus ..read more
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Preparing for Presbyopia
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by foodcanopy
1y ago
What is it? Presbyopia is a condition in which the eye loses the ability to focus quickly on nearby objects. It is part of the aging process. What causes it? The cornea and lens in the eye will focus on the light reflected from objects in order to form an image. Presbyopia will cause the ..read more
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Controlling Eczema
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by foodcanopy
1y ago
What is it? Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that causes skin infection. What causes it? The skin barrier is exposed to external irritants, causing body immune system to overreact and lead to flareup. Types of external irritants chemicals found in cleansers and detergents scented products external allergens such as pollens, mould, dust, or dust ..read more
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How to cope with burnt out?
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by foodcanopy
1y ago
What is it? Burnout is a condition whereby one will experience emotional, mental and physical exhaustion due to prolonged or repeated stress. What causes it? Burnout is usually caused by problems at work but it could also be in other areas such as parenting, being primary caregiver or in a strained relationship. Symptoms Feeling exhausted Sleep disturbance ..read more
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More about Migraine
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by foodcanopy
1y ago
What is it? Migraine is a type of recurring headache that many of us have experienced before. A study conducted in 2019 has shown that 330000 Singaporeans were affected by it. As the number continues to grow, we should learn more about the health condition and how to manage it. Symptoms Can be on one ..read more
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Maintaining Good Gut Health
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by foodcanopy
1y ago
Symptoms In your daily life, do you: get stomach upset easily? (bloating, constipation, diarrhea etc.) sleep less than 8 hours daily and always feel tired? experienced skin irritation? (eczema or psoriasis etc.) take antibiotics over a long period of time? Maintaining good balance of gut bacteria If your answer is yes to one or more ..read more
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