Health Topic

Have you ever experienced the debilitating symptoms of influenza? The high fever, body aches, and extreme fatigue that make even the simplest tasks seem impossible?

Urinary leakage is actually more common than what you would have expected. The social stigma associated with urinary leakage and the embarrassment means people are reluctant to seek help, creating an unmet need in men and women alike. Left untreated, urinary leakage can cause social withdrawal, isolation and even depression.

Habitual snoring is common, occurring in 44 percent of men and 28 percent of women aged between 30 and 60. Occasional snoring is almost universal. However, snoring can be a serious health concern, disrupting family life, and adversely affecting one’s feeling of well-being. It may also indicate the need for medical treatment.

Depression is a common problem among people living in a stressful and fast-paced environment. The word depression is commonly used to describe many feelings, such as being sad, ‘blue’, miserable or upset.

A Sleep Study, or Polysomnography (PSG) is a diagnostic test for various sleep-related breathing disorders, though most commonly for obstructive sleep apnoea. Whilst you are sleeping a variety of monitoring devices are connected to record data on your sleep pattern.

Hypertension does not have obvious symptoms, so many people are not aware that they have the condition. Therefore, regular check ups and early detection are very important.

Unhealthy diet habits, lifestyle, genetics and certain health conditions can contribute to dyslipidemia. If left undetected or without proper management, dyslipidaemia will increase the risk of stroke and heart disease.

Central obesity is a clinical term which refers to excessive fat around the abdomen. This condition is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Body Mass Index (BMI) and body fat percentage are commonly used to measure individual’s weight status and body composition.