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Drinking diet soda linked to heart disease
Older women who consume 2 or more diet drinks a day are 50% more likely to die from cardiovascular problems, study finds.
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Falls are a serious issue for senior elderly, especially for those over 65. The consequences are more severe and about 10% of this group get injuries such as fractures and may even become permannently disabled
At least 50% of those with hip fractures, for eg, never regain their pre-fall state of health.
Falling can also be a symptom of something " more sinister" , as " fall among elderly are not always accidental" .
National Healthcare group' s community outreach efforts scheme has reached out to 1,154 seniors since 2009.
" Families are getting smaller," said C3A chairman Gerard Ee. Buddy network for seniors called Kopi & Toast, include day trips to Johor Baru and nature walks.
It started last Oct by Council for 3rd Age (C3A) - a govt funded group that promotes active-ageing.
But sad to say i work for 7 days and i am self-employed
Be your own boss then you can decide how many hours to work.
There goes for very few companies which may say 8hrs a day is enough, 10 out of 10 will say the more the merriers.
Every bosses is the same and of the same flocks.
orangekun ( Date: 29-Mar-2014 22:32) Posted:
For a start, Singapore should look at how to reduce the number of hours of work.
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For a start, Singapore should look at how to reduce the number of hours of work.
Workplace Safety and Health Council says ergonomic-related health issues costs the Singapore economy $3.5 billion a year. Poor ergonomics can lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders which affects muscles, tendons and nerves.
It often caused by prolonged exposure to work activities involving forceful manual exertions, awkward postures, and repetitive actions. To help firms tackle the issue, several initiatives are being rolled out.
Speaking at an industry forum, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Manpower, Hawazi Daipi, a set of guidance materials has been developed to help employers apply good ergonomic practices.
These include tips on how to lift heavy objects safely and good office workstation design. Mr Hawazi says companies will also get help in funding under the WorkPro scheme when they undertake workplace ergonomic redesign.
An e-learning module will also be developed to provide an understanding of common ergonomic risks, and the measures to address these risks, and to get a more complete picture of the injuries caused by poor ergonomic practices, Mr Hawazi says back injuries due to ergonomic risks will be classified under work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the Workplace Safety and Health Statistics.
http://news.xin.msn.com/en/singapore/healthcare-cooperative-to-encourage-a-more-hands-on-approach-1
A co-operative aims at encourage S' poreans to take a more hands-on approach in taking care of their health has been launched. Named The Good Life, the co-op is based on a tripartite model, comprising healthcare providers, insurance companies and the public.
It' s led by Dr Carol Tan, a geriatrician from Rophi Clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre. She says in light of Singapore' s ageing population and rising healthcare costs, there' s a need to relook our healthcare approach, so as not to be over-dependent on public resources. She says the idea of long-term, preventive healthcare is something Singaporeans are not very used to.
Singaporeans tend to be rather reactive in terms of healthcare - that is, they wait for their medical problems to worsen till it becomes unbearable, before looking for medical treatment.
Singaporeans also tend to doctor-hop a lot.
Singapore may be the world' s most expensive city for expatriates.
The cost of living for average resident, S' poreans and permanent residents, is much lower than many other global cities such as Hong Kong. A study by Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI) showed that S' pore is ranked 60th among 109 major cities for the average residents' cost of living.
And the institute said govt subsidies played a big part in keeping costs down. The ACI found cost of living for average changed little between 2005 and 2012. S' pore came in at 60th among 109 major cities for average residents' cost of living in 2012. It was ranked 61st in 2005.
The latest ranking makes it cheaper than cities like Hong Kong, which was ranked 58, and Western capitals like New York, Paris and London. Presenting its findings, ACI said overall cost of living for average residents in S' pore in 2012 was 35% lower compared to New York.
This was largely due to lower costs of housing, healthcare and education in Singapore. ACI found that housing in S' pore for average residents was 27% cheaper than New York, medical cost was 75% lower and education was 73% lower.
teeth53 ( Date: 07-Mar-2014 13:22) Posted:
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teeth53 ( Date: 18-Aug-2013 22:04) Posted:
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hope the rain bring the bull back to sti..huat ahhhhh!!!!!!!!
Penny chiong AHhhhhhhh !!!!!!!
Mangoesteen
Scientific research revealed that Xanthopes in mangoesteen stops the development of cancer cells in critical parts of the body such as liver, colon and lungs. The body is usually saved from heart diseases because the fruit reduces the intestine's absorption of bad cholesterols.
Eat in moderation and simple - not too much or too little
Sunday morning - Dry spell since February has been broken after the rains returned across island of S'pore.
Shin Min Daily News, report rain in Jurong, Choa Chu Kang, Woodlands, Sembawang, Yishun, Punggol, Tampines, Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh and Clementi. Readers in the western part of Singapore also said the rain began at 9.45am.
The 3-Hour Nowcast by the Singapore Meteorological Services showed showers over many areas in Singapore, with other areas being cloudy.
Afternoon showers are also expected over the next three days, with temperatures at a high of 33 degrees Celsius and a low of 24 degrees Celsius.
Rain storm finally arrive after more then a mth and a half...:). It bring a smile to everyone.
Our own backyard lehh.
teeth53 Frankly speaking till now, never cross my mind. We has such good
Natural dengue fever remedy suddenly all so plenty full around and next to us.
http://my.news.yahoo.com/papaya-tree-leaves-a-way-to-cure-dengue-062124867.html
Here?s what it is: While we know that the papaya fruit is a great source of vitamins A and C, its leaves hold the possible answer to treating dengue fever.
This is what a group of Malaysian researchers have found: juice extracted from papaya leaves helps increase the platelet count in patients with dengue fever. To put this in perspective, there has been no real cure to a serious dengue infection to date.
Dengue has plagued Malaysia since 2002, with a whopping 20,000 case reported last year.
(teeth53 on sharing info - Papaya leave can cure dengue)
Know why papaya tree and leaves in your backyard? It?s got a secret remedy.
787180 ( Date: 18-Sep-2008)
Yes papaya leaves have many medicinal properties but be careful of itrs sap which is toxic....just to share dried banana leaves can cure back or bone aches...boil it for about an hour and just drink it.I gave some to an old aunty as she claimed it works..just for sharing
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guoyanyunyan ( Date: 03-Mar-2014 10:52) Posted:
African Leaves Natural Cure for Stroke
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Whether so hot this day.
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teeth53 ( Date: 06-Jul-2013 22:59) Posted:
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The dengue fever epidemic in S/pore is on the rise and does not appear to be slowing down. With three strains of the virus being equally active ? a rare occurrence ? weekly infection cases are at a six-year high.
As experts fear this year?s outbreak could even surpass S'pore?s worst dengue outbreak in 2005, (authorities logged 14,006 confirmed cases. The number of deaths in 2005 ended at 27).
?Furthermore, with four different strains around, one can easily be infected with a different strain.?
Related video: Taking a trip or planning for one? Watch this video first!
In first week of June, a total of 400 new cases were reported, bringing the total number of dengue cases to cross the 9,000. It total number of dengue cases subsequently crossed the 10,000 mark on 18 June 2013, and now hitting 11,000 ++.
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African Leaves Natural Cure for Strokemore
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/fit-to-post-health/flu-heart-infection-kill-111230356.html
How to tell if a sudden chest pain can lead to a heart attack
Symptoms of viral myocarditis
It may begin with mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, but as the heart muscle gets weakened by the viral infection, you may experience:
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath (at rest or during physical activity)
- Abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia)
- Swollen legs, feet and ankles (edema)
- Fatigue and weakness
