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Athletes and Heart Disease

Athletes and Heart Disease: Why Does it Happen?

Highly active and fit individuals are not completely safe from heart conditions. Here’s why heart problems are seemingly common in fit people, and what you can do to reduce your risk.

Heart health Health screening Sports & exercise

How Likely Will You Get Breast Cancer?

How Likely Will You Get Breast Cancer?

Less than 10% of breast cancers are due to genetic predisposition. Dr Tan Yah Yuen explains how doctors calculate your risk of breast cancer, and what preventive options you have based on your risk.

Women's health Cancer prevention

Pain in My Back

Pain In My Back: 4 Things You're Doing Wrong Everyday

Wang Yu Hui, Senior Physiotherapist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, explains the possible causes of back pain and how to alleviate the ache with simple stretching exercises.

Bone health

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Recipe: Chef Sam Leong's Spice of Life

Recreate Guest Chef Sam Leong's Spice of Life, a mouth-numbing spicy tofu dish with steamed rice mixed with assorted mushrooms.

Food & nutrition Post-surgery Happiness & mental wellness

Understanding Long COVID

Understanding Long COVID: Symptoms and Recovery Tips

Some recovered COVID-19 patients continue to experience persistent symptoms. Learn more about the signs of long COVID, how it affects your body, and when you should seek help from a specialist.

Respiratory health

What Is Sarcoma? How Rare Is It?

What Is Sarcoma? How Rare Is It?

Sarcoma is a rare, complex, and diverse cancer with over 70 different subtypes. Dr Richard Quek, medical oncologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, explains more.

Bone health Children Cancer prevention

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Recipe: Ah Sam’s Zesty Barramundi

Recreate Guest Chef Sam Leong’s Zesty Barramundi, a Thai-inspired steamed seabass with lime and garlic, served with steamed fragrant rice.

Happiness & mental wellness Food & nutrition Post-surgery

Recipe: Bowl of Beefy Goodness

Recreate Guest Chef Sam Leong’s Bowl of Beefy Goodness, a hearty so mein noodle soup featuring tender braised beef shin.

Food & nutrition Post-surgery Happiness & mental wellness

Recipe: Herbal Harmony

Recreate Guest Chef Sam Leong’s Herbal Harmony, a delectable oven-baked herbal chicken with coriander stem and bitter gourd.

Food & nutrition Happiness & mental wellness Post-surgery

Recipe: Meatless Medley

Recreate Guest Chef Sam Leong’s Meatless Medley, a savoury steamed silken tofu topped with plant-based meat, served in a velvety vegetarian broth.

Food & nutrition Post-surgery Happiness & mental wellness

Recipe: Pearls of the Sea

Recreate Guest Chef Sam Leong’s Pearls of the Sea, an exquisite barley-infused seafood porridge flavoured with succulent scallops, shrimps and conpoy.

Food & nutrition Post-surgery Happiness & mental wellness

8 Best Low-Calorie Fruits for Women’s Health

8 Best Low-Calorie Fruits for Women’s Health

In celebration of International Women’s Day, nourish your body and mind by incorporating these nutrient-rich fruits into your daily diet for optimal health and wellness.

Women's health Food & nutrition