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Health Matters - Numbers to know in monitoring heart health

Health Matters

Daniel Martin finds out about the numbers you should know in monitoring heart health from Dr Lin Weiqin, Vice-Chairperson of the National Heart Week - World Heart Day 2024 Organising Committee and Senior Consultant with the National University Heart Centre Singapore.

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Health Matters - S1E8: Oral health and gut health: What's the connection?

The surprising link between what’s in your mouth, and your gut health. Plus, how swishing oil around in your mouth could help maintain oral hygiene.   Guest: Dr Tan Kian Meng, Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics, Specialist Dental Group (Mount Elizabeth Orchard)

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Health Matters - S1E7: Turning 57: Health and lifestyle changes

As the nation turns 57, what are the big Health & Lifestyle Changes anyone should make when they reach this age? Listen in for the TOP 5 changes 57-year-olds can start making… and the TOP 5 Health Checks to go for. Guest: Dr Ben Ng, Endocrinologist, Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic (Mt Elizabeth Novena)

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Health Matters - S1E6: Aneurysms - are they becoming more common in Singapore?

Is “the worst headache of your life” the only warning sign of a deadly brain aneurysm? It may be a ticking time bomb in someone’s brain, as the blood vessel walls get weak, bulge and eventually rupture - leading to this often fatal condition. Guest: Dr Saravana Kumar, Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist, Department of Neuroradiology, National Neuroscience Institute

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Health Matters - S1E5: Dying of a broken heart: Takotsubo syndrome

Is it possible to die of a broken heart, and why are women said to be at greater risk of this? Guest: Dr Mayank Dalakoti, Cardiologist, Associate Consultant, National University Heart Centre and Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

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Health Matters - S1E4: Piles: Could too much fibre or squats increase your risk?

Dr Mark Wong says he’s seen a 20% increase in patients aged 20 to 40 coming forward with piles (haemorrhoidal disease). Daniel Martin finds out whether their so-called healthy lifestyle choices, like weight-lifting, eating more fibre or cycling long distances, are part of the problem. Guest: Dr Mark Wong, Senior Consultant, General and Colorectal Surgeon, Mount Elizabeth Novena & Mount Alvernia

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