Health Matters

Getting back to the gym can be daunting, especially if you are of a certain age. Once older, you worry about injury prevention and even whether your workout is effective for your metabolism! Daniel Martin speaks with Annabel Yeoh, Certified PT at Surge, and a former SEA Games competitor. Tune in for workout advice if you are in your 30’s and 40’s. Plus watch out for Pt 2: Workouts in your 50’s.

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Understanding ATTR-CM: What is it? Who is at risk? Why should we care? Daniel Martin continues his discussion with Assistant Prof Khoo Chun Yuan, Senior Consultant, Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore.

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Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Francis Wong, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Island Orthopaedics, about the link between diabetes and foot health, and why it is under recognised in Singapore.

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One-third of people who experience diabetes distress and find it hard to remain positive in relation to the condition. The rest say the fear of developing diabetes-related complications affects their well-being. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Ben Ng, Endocrinologist, Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic, about how these individuals can be more resilient, organised and responsible in upkeeping their physical and mental health, while they live with the condition.

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Understanding ATTR-CM: What is it? Who is at risk? Why should we care? Daniel Martin finds out from Assistant Prof Khoo Chun Yuan, Senior Consultant, Cardiology,  National Heart Centre Singapore.

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Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Edmund Lau, lung specialist from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney, about the latest advancements in pulmonary hypertension research and patient care.

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You will soon be able to take your influenza vaccine at one of 3 pharmacies as part of a sandbox trial announced by the Ministry of Health. Will this help boost take up rates?

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Two new updated COVID-19 vaccines are available in Singapore, as of the 28th of October. Tune in to find out why you should be continuing with your COVID-19 vaccine regiment, especially if you want to protect your IQ.

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Could yoga help you manage your chronic illness, or even be suitable for children after the age of 8? A look at yoga research in 2024. 

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On World Sight Day, let's focus on children’s eye health. What are the biggest challenges to children’s eye health now? 

Guest: Dr Don Pek, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist, Medical Director, Lumin Eye Specialists at Gleneagles Hospital

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