One in every two women will experience at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) in a lifetime. And a feature of the female anatomy is often to blame.
That burning sensation as you pee – it could be a sign that you have a urinary tract...
Steps to good health, one at a time
We asked Jean Hailes specialist women’s health GP, Dr Lee Mey Wong, for her tips on how to get on track for healthy living.
We’re living longer thanks to the advances in medicine, better nutrition, healthcare, education, and economic wellbeing. But are we living more healthy lives? The statistics suggest...
Health checks – start the year right
Having cheerfully waved goodbye to 2020, a year most of us would want to forget, we can finally turn our attention to a new beginning in 2021. The vaccine rollout is just weeks away and the despair we have felt for so many months has cautiously been replaced by hope.
We are seizing the new day,...
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Heart health: movement and motivation
Many of us know that being physically active is one of the best ways to reduce our risk of heart disease. But how do you stay motivated and make physical activity a regular, and enjoyable, part of your life?
Cardiovascular disease – diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as heart attack and stroke –...
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