Posts by Yu Ting Soh
Counterfeit Medicine
Counterfeit medicine, as the name suggests, is fake medicine. These illegal products could either (1) be contaminated, (2) lack the active ingredient, (3) contain the wrong active ingredient, (4) contain incorrect doses of the active ingredient, or (5) manipulate expiry dates. Needless to say, counterfeit medicine is an immediate threat to safety and health. In…
Read MoreABCDEs of Melanoma
On average, a person typically has anywhere between 30 to 40 moles on their body. Indeed, most moles are largely benign and are generally not a cause for worry. However, although rare, some moles may become cancerous. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that occurs when pigment cells mutate and divide uncontrollably. While rare,…
Read MoreLife Post-COVID-19: What Will Change?
Although some countries are preparing to ease their coronavirus lockdown measures, experts are expecting COVID-19 to last longer – till the end of 2020 at least. It is an understatement, to say the least, that the pandemic has drastically changed the world as we know it. Planes are grounded, oil is cheaper than water, millions…
Read MoreCritical Thinking in Critical Times
Don’t drink detergent – please. I never thought that I would ever have to form this sentence but here it is. Not drinking detergent appears to be on the list of “common sense things to do”, along with not eating Tidepods – but as we are all painfully aware – common sense might not be…
Read MoreFinding Control in a Time Where Time Doesn’t Seem to Mean Much
You would have seen the memes circulating around the Internet by now. “Everyday is the same” it proclaims. At the very core of the self-deprecating, deadpan humour that we love, lies an all too real fact – everyday is indeed the same. With the rapidly evolving coronavirus situation, many countries around the world have placed…
Read MoreTake a Break from Coronavirus News
These are no doubt, uncertain times. Numerous countries around the globe have placed their citizens under quarantine orders of some kind. The global economy has largely slowed to a standstill as millions worldwide stay home. Cooped up indoors, bombarded with a seemingly endless stream of news reports, it is all too easy to get caught…
Read MoreHealthier bubble tea? Yes, it’s possible
Since its birth in Taiwan, bubble tea has taken Asia (and some might argue, the world) by the storm. In just the tiny island of Singapore, 47 brands and counting have sprung up all over the city-state. There’s a long-running joke that bubble tea is the symbolic drink for Asians, immortalised by various memes all…
Read MoreFeeling stressed about being stressed?
We all know that stress is bad for us. Stress takes a toll on both our mental health and physical health. Notably, stress puts us at risk for a whole range of diseases including cardiovascular diseases and even obesity. We all know that stress is bad for us – increasingly, we are bombarded with more…
Read MoreBenefits of Bathing with Cold Water
Do you shower with cold water? If you’ve crinkled your nose in disgust – hear me out. Bathing with cold water actually confers a whole range of benefits. While bathing with cold water can be uncomfortable, especially if you’re a first-timer, here’s why a cold shower is still worth the initial discomfort. 1. Bathing with…
Read MoreNom on These Foods for Better Sleep
Have you had difficulty getting a good night’s rest? Poor quality of sleep can drastically affect your quality of life. Studies have found that poor sleep is associated with a wide range of negative impacts, including decreased performance and increased disease risks. It has been long established that certain foods affect sleep quality. Notably, caffeine…
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