Over the past 50 years, breast cancer has persistently been the most prevalent cancer diagnosis among Singaporean women, and it stands as the primary cancer-related cause of death among them. Data from the Singapore Cancer Registry underscores that breast cancer continues to be the predominant cancer detected in women and remains the top cause of …
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Managing PCOS and insulin resistance Insulin resistance is one of the core symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and plays a significant role in the condition’s pathophysiology. Insulin resistance is the state in which cells in the body stop responding to the hormone insulin. Blood sugar levels will rise. The pancreas is stimulated to generate …
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance condition that affects women during their reproductive years. PCOS causes irregular or infrequent menstrual periods and an excess of androgen hormones (male sex hormones) in the body. It may cause polycystic ovaries as well. The ovaries become enlarged and contain many fluid-filled sacs (follicles) …
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Diarrhea and constipation occur together Diarrhea and constipation are on opposite ends of the stool spectrum, with one characterized by loose, watery stools and the other by hard, dry stools. Still, constipation and diarrhea occur together in a few cases. One such instance is paradoxical diarrhea. When stools are not passed out regularly, they accumulate …
Constipation is a common digestive disorder characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stool that affects people of all ages. It usually means fewer than three bowel movements per week. Every individual has their own unique bowel movement pattern, which can vary from several times a day to only one or two times a …
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As we mentioned in the previous post, there are tips to manage prediabetes / diabetes, and these are reversible with timely intervention. You might be wondering which meals to avoid and which foods can help reverse pre-diabetes. Do remember that if someone has prediabetes, they should consume foods that promote insulin sensitivity but not insulin …
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What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. → Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells in our body. → Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps regulate the amount of glucose in the blood. Types of diabetes? Let’s …
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Fats are important in a balanced and healthy diet. They are involved in everything from providing a major source of energy to communicating between the cells in our body. They also contribute to the flavor and texture of many foods, such as nuts, oils, seeds, avocados, salmon, and more. In fact, eating some types of …
Having too much sodium (salt) in our diet can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Conversely, reducing salt intake can also help lower the risk of high blood pressure and protect against cardiovascular disease. What is sodium? Sodium is a mineral that’s found in salt. It helps transmit nerve impulses, …
The Silent Killer: How to Reduce Sodium Intake for Better Blood Pressure Control Read More »
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