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28.09.2018
Hypertension – the silent killer you need to know

The symptoms for hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, usually come TOO LATE. It develops slowly over time, and can be related to many causes. Unfortunately, many people with high blood pressure do not even know they have it, when it is a condition that can be managed very effectively through lifestyle changes, and medication when needed.

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27.08.2018
Heart Attack in Women

Heart attack is caused by narrowed heart arteries. When arteries are narrowed (a process called atherosclerosis), less blood and oxygen reaches the heart muscle. This is also called coronary artery disease and coronary heart disease. This can ultimately lead to heart attack.

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14.09.2018
Top 7 facts about Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Coronary Artery Disease, also called CAD, coronary arteriosclerosis, coronary atherosclerosis is the most common type of heart disease. It is important to learn the basics and know how to manage CAD effectively. Here are the Top 7 facts you should know about Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

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10.09.2018
Ovarian Cyst

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in an ovary or on its surface. Women have two ovaries — each about the size and shape of an almond — on each side of the uterus. Eggs (ova), which develop and mature in the ovaries, are released in monthly cycles during childbearing years.

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28.12.2018
Breast Lump

A breast lump is a localised swelling, bulge, or bump in the breast that feels different from the breast tissue around it or the breast tissue in the same area of the other breast. Breast lumps may develop in both males and females, but they are much more common in females.

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09.10.2018
Vaginitis: What Should I Know?

Vaginal health is an important part of a woman's overall well being. Vaginal problems can affect your fertility, desire for sex and ability to reach orgasm. Ongoing vaginal health issues can also cause stress or relationship problems and impact your self-confidence.

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06.12.2018
Colon Cancer – What do you not know?

Myths and Realities of Colorectal Cancer?

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27.12.2018
Liver Disease

The liver is an organ about the size of a football that sits just under your rib cage on the right side of your abdomen. The liver is essential for digesting food and ridding your body of toxic substances.

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17.12.2018
Gastroesophageal – Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). This backwash (acid reflux) can irritate the lining of your esophagus and cause symptoms that affect your health.

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17.10.2018
Cataract

The eye’s natural crystalline lens helps us focus on people and things at varying distances.

Unfortunately, as we grow older this lens often stiffens and hardens, and without its youthful suppleness, it loses its ability to focus, creating vision problems. This condition — for most, a natural consequence of aging — is called presbyopia.

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26.11.2018
Glaucoma

Glaucoma is associated with higher-than-normal pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension). If untreated or uncontrolled, glaucoma first causes peripheral vision loss and eventually can lead to blindness. 

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11.04.2019
Diabetic Retinopathy

Do you know that Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss?

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09.10.2019
Ongoing Torture, Make It Stop: My Palms Are Way Too Sweaty

Ever been in a situation when your hands start to sweat? Or maybe when you are waiting for your health screening results? The doctors might shake your hand and hope you did not just come from the bathroom because your palms are more saturated than a sponge in water. So what is going on here?

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11.10.2019
Small but Dangerous: What is Prostate Cancer and how can I prevent it?

The prostate gland is often disregarded due to its small size. However, it plays a very big role in a man’s reproduction system and failing to address problems in the prostate gland can lead to can lead to other health complications health complications.

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06.12.2018
Stroke – The 3rd Leading Cause of Death and What Can You Do About It

On a family vacation in Bogor, Jonathan*, 52, suffered a massive stroke but refused to be taken to the hospital by his wife only until much too late. The next few days were filled with hospital arrangements, consultations with doctors there, and the logistics of getting him home which weighed down on his wife. She had a business to run, 4 children below 19 years old, and not much time to think about the longer-term implications of Jonathan’s stroke. This process of adjusting to a new way of life to cater for Jonathan’s needs only kicked start after they went back to Jakarta, where he spent a month in the hospital and then three months at the rehabilitation centre. He had lost all ability to speak, write, or even gesture to show his needs.

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22.10.2019
Fat freezing – What you need to know

Frustrated over stubborn fats that just won’t go away despite exercising regularly and eating healthily? Worried about flabby fats bulging out of your newly bought clothes? If you answered yes to these questions, then fat freezing may be the solution for you. 

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06.12.2018
Colon Cancer – What do you not know?

Myths and Realities of Colorectal Cancer?

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10.10.2019
What Do You Need to Know About Cancer & 9 Most Common Cancer and Signs

Most people know of someone in their family or a friend who has been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer affects everyone – the young and old, the rich and poor, men, women and children – and represents a tremendous burden on patients, families and societies. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world.

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11.10.2019
Small but Dangerous: What is Prostate Cancer and how can I prevent it?

The prostate gland is often disregarded due to its small size. However, it plays a very big role in a man’s reproduction system and failing to address problems in the prostate gland can lead to can lead to other health complications health complications.

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13.11.2019
5 Danger Signs Not to Ignore - Your Kidneys could be in Trouble

You have two kidneys. They are bean-shaped and each about the size of your fists. They are located at either side of the spine near the middle of your back. Most people think their kidneys are only responsible for producing urine.

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29.11.2018
Aces Awards

No Business Is An Island

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01.11.2018
The Importance of Health Screenings

Take steps to keep you and your loved ones at Island Hospital - and enjoy the gift of health

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17.12.2019
Every Step. Every Breath. Every Heartbeat. Every Moment.

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