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Mini Gingerbread Man
Recipe contributed by Delcie Lam, sensitive chef and founder of Delcie’s Desserts and Cakes. Vegan, cholesterol-free, no refined sugar. Serves: 6 Time: 30 minutes Equipment Gingerbread man cutter Mixing bowl Plastic bag/2 pcs of parchment paper Roller Tray Ingredients Superfine …
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, is a form of stress-induced cardiomyopathy. It is a rare condition where the patient’s left ventricle (the heart’s main pumping chamber) weakens, usually due to severe emotional or physical stress such as …
Heart Attack Recovery: Are My Medical Appointments Important?
You experienced a lot over a short span of a few days whilst admitted in the hospital for a heart attack. These include: Going through medical procedures, such as an angioplasty, trans-thoracic echocardiography (TTE) and receiving various medication drips Being …
It’s Time To Pass On The Salt
“Eat less salt,” we are often told. But not many can resist the allure of well-salted aromatic crisps. Besides making cuisine more palatable, salt creates a better eating experience. Flavour is enhanced, sweetness augmented and unpleasant tastes subdued. From the …
Go Red for World Heart Day 2022
World Heart Day is a global initiative to educate and motivate people to care for their hearts. On 29 September 2022, the Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) will work with 24 buildings and landmarks across Singapore to illuminate the night sky …
Why It’s Important To Keep Your Medical Appointments
I feel fine! Why should I continue with my medical appointments? Take charge of your health after your heart attack! You might feel fine now, and you should continue to feel fine. That’s where your pharmacists and doctors come in! …
Self-monitoring After A Heart Attack
Do you know that 1-2 in 10 patients may experience a second heart attack each year? After a first heart attack, a patient is unfortunately at an increased risk of another heart attack throughout his or her life. The risk …
Is Red Wine Healthy For My Heart?
You may have heard that red wine is good for heart health as it contains antioxidants like resveratrol, which studies suggest confer benefits on cardiovascular, inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. Other studies also suggest an association between light or moderate drinking …
Statins: The Most Misunderstood Lifesaving Drug
Many high blood cholesterol patients believe that lifestyle modifications like diet changes, an active lifestyle and quitting smoking would spare them the daily pills. On the contrary, a local study by SingHealth Polyclinics has found medication adherence to be most …
Go For Health Check: Advice from One Athlete to Another
by Samantha Chan It was a regular session of 100 squats for recreational triathlete Ms Amillia, 48, when she felt tightness around her neck, numbness in her hand, breathlessness and slight dizziness. “That happened at around 10.30am. I was brushing …
