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Health Matters - S1E46: Could your child be performing poorly in school due to their myopia?

Did you know uncorrected myopia reduces students’ focus, perseverance, and participation in the classroom, which in turn affects their academic performance? With alarming rates of myopia in Singapore, how can you make sure you are picking it up and managing it early for your child?

Guest:  Dr Cheryl Ngo, Consultant Ophthalmologist & Medical Director at Adult & Child Eye (ACE Clinic)

 

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Health Matters - The thing about Shingles

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Mark Tang, Consultant Dermatologist, Mt Alvernia Medical Centre, about how shingles could change one's well-being.

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Health Matters - Cholesterol: Debunking myths, embracing truths

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr William Kristanto, Interventional Cardiologist, Farrer Park Hospital, about the biggest misconceptions people have about Cholesterol.

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Health Matters - The best age for orthodontic treatment

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Soh Shean Han, Dental Specialist in Orthodontics, Specialist Dental Group, about the best time to have braces or other orthodontic treatment.

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Health Matters - Why do I have sensitive teeth and what can I do about it?

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Irene Sim, Dental Specialist in Endodontics, about how  overzealous brushing could lead to sensitive teeth.

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Health Matters - The truth about slipped discs, text neck and nerve compressions

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Mohammad Mashfiqul Arafin Siddiqui, Senior Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon, Farrer Park Hospital, about slipped discs, text neck and nerve compressions.

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