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Surviving Two Sudden Cardiac Arrests
By GOH WEN SHUEN It was 30 June 2019. It was a quiet Sunday evening for technical officer Mr Alfred Leong, now 59. At that time, he did not exercise regularly, but he was conscious of his diet and consumed …
Lower Sodium Asian Ginger Garlic Chili Fish
Serves: 4 pax Prep time: 3 min Cooking time: 35 min Recipe contributed by YoRipe Creators, Eunice and Henry. Ingredients White fish fillet, 500g Grated ginger, 1 tbsp Minced garlic, 1 tbsp Ground red chili, 1 tbsp Water, 3 tbsp …
Understanding Secondary Hypertension
Hypertension, or persistent high blood pressure (BP), is a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular (CV) complications such as stroke, coronary heart disease, and kidney damage. It leads to premature disability and death, and in Singapore, 23 people …
Caring For Your Mind
There’s a strong two-way link between mental health and heart disease. People with heart disease often experience anxiety and depression, and vice versa. Mental health issues can worsen quality of life, cause physical changes that increase heart disease risk, and …
Karaoke Night turned into Sudden Cardiac Arrest
It was 16 Apr 2023. Mr Phua Boon Keng, a 53-year-old refinery supervisor, was enjoying a karaoke session with friends, but the outing turned into a nightmare when he fell unconscious. Mr Phua suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. “I knew it …
Heart Disease: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounted for 32% of global deaths in 2021, and is the leading cause of death across the world. Of the 17.9 million people who died from CVD, 85% succumbed to heart attack and stroke. Based on Singapore’s …
How the National Service Builds Heart Health
National Service (NS) is an essential rite of passage for every Singaporean son; it is a defining experience and often the first time a young man undergoes rigorous physical training. What Physiological Changes Happen During NS? NS is a time …
Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary heart disease or coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in many industrialised countries. What is Coronary Heart Disease? Coronary heart disease arises from the narrowing of the coronary arteries, resulting in reduced blood flow …
Barley Dessert
Serves: 2 pax Prep time: 10min Cooking time: 30min Recipe reproduced from “The Recipe For Healthy Ageing” Recipe Book with permission by Health Promotion Board, Singapore. INGREDIENTS Pearl barley, ¾ cup Sweet potato, cubed, 100g Papaya, cubed, 200g White fungus, …
Leg Attack! Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease
When you hear of “blocked arteries”, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a heart attack or a stroke. In both instances, blood flow to vital organs (the heart and the brain, respectively) is interrupted by blockage in …
