General Healthy Living
Did you know that cancer is the top killer in Singapore? Come and find out what is cancer, the risk factors and how you can lower your risk.
Talk Outline
- What is cancer?
- Cancer statistics
- What causes cancer?
- How to reduce risk of cancers??
- Common cancers in Singapore
- Risk Factors and prevention
- Treatment options for cancer
- 8 warning signs and symptoms of cancer
- How do I beat cancer?
Asthma is a common condition in Singapore. Statistics reveal that 1 in 5 children and 1 in 20 adults have asthma in our country. This talk hopes to educate adults, parents and individuals on the facts and create awareness on asthma identification, prevention and management of asthma attack.
Talk Outline
- What is Asthma?
- What happens during an Asthma attack?
- What causes Asthma attacks? And how to avoid them
- Types of Asthma medication and Inhaler Devices
- Demonstration of Correct techniques of using inhalers
- What should you do during an asthma attack?
- What can you do to control Asthma?
- How to know if your Asthma is controlled?
- Peak Flow Monitoring
- Exercise
- Travel information
Immunisation is one of the most important weapons for protecting individuals and the community from serious diseases. NO one is protected from birth to these diseases.
Keep yourself free from diseases such as hepatitis, typhoid, influenza, etc. Without vaccination, individuals remain susceptible to the infectious agents causing these diseases which can result in DEATH.
This talk will give you a better understanding about these diseases and the type of vaccines available for your protection.
Talk Outline
- What are the available adult vaccines?
- When & why would you require them?
- Side effects
- Type of adult vaccines
Everyone experiences aches and pains. But what is stressful to you might not be so to others. Understanding what triggers the aches and pains due to poor postures without necessarily eliminating it. In this talk, you will pick up useful tips on good posture and exercise to prevent any aches and pain.
Talk Outline
- Types of body aches and pains
- Anatomy of the human body
- Reason of pain, ergonomics, signs and symptoms of pain.
- Exercise to manage and prevent the pain.
- Managing pains & aches
This talk will highlight the importance of exercising and keeping fit to prevent the onset of many illnesses.
Talk Outline
- Why should I be active?
- How to start an exercise programme?
- How to stay motivated.
- Safety tips when exercising.
- What if I have a medical condition, can I still exercise?
Tired of skipping meals & missing your favorite food to maintain your weight? What is the BEST & HEALTHIEST way to look/feel GOOD?
Talk Outline
- How to assess your weight? (BMI, waist circumference)
- Causes, Prevalence
- Complications of Obesity
- Benefits of weight management / loss
- Principles of weight management.
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