UNHEALTHY COVID-19 LIFESTYLE HABITS YOU NEED TO KICK
Living through and experiencing a pandemic like COVID-19 has brought about many changes and adjustments in our lives. Some of these habits that we picked up during COVID-19 may have a negative impact on your health. The good news is, it is not too late to undo them and focus on healthy living. Here are […]
How challenges in learning can affect behaviour in children
Learning challenges can result in behaviour issues in children, causing stress and frustration for the entire family. More than likely, your young child may be experiencing a temporary behaviour and/or emotional problem. Many of these pass with time and require parents to be patient and understanding. However, what truly constitutes as behavioural issues that may […]
FREE PRESCRIBED HEARING TEST
Book a Consult with Our ENT Specialist and Get a Free Prescribed Hearing Test Now! What does ENT stand for and when should I see a doctor? [E]-Ear [N]-Nose [T]-Throat Dr. Lucy Haurisa has 15 years of experience as an ENT specialist and has helped countless patients in Europe and Asia with functional disorders related to hearing, […]
Covid-19 variants: The B.1.617 strain – Common Questions Asked
Genetic variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been emerging and circulating around the world throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. A variant has one or more mutations that differentiate it from other variants in circulation. Vaccine makers are worried about new variants escaping the protection offered by immunisation that they are already testing booster shots and tweaking their vaccine […]
Parenting Tips for Mothers
Being a mother is one of the toughest but most fulfilling jobs. Sometimes you wish your children came with instruction manuals. Here are some tips to ease this parenting journey. Parenting Styles There is no one correct way to raise a child. You may find yourself bombarded by advice from relatives, friends or even strangers. […]
50% OFF CONSULTATIONS WITH RAFFLES NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL DOCTORS
During the current global pandemic crisis, Raffles Medical Clinic in Phnom Penh is doing everything we can to ensure that high-quality health care is available to everyone. With that in mind, we are pleased to offer a limited number of consultation at a substantially lower rate of 50% off of our usual consultation fees. Rest assured […]
How to Get Children to Kick Bad Habits
Bad habits can be found in both children and adults. I’d prefer not to label them as “bad” in early childhood as they are predominantly self-soothing and evolve from the primitive reflexes. It can be deemed ‘bad’ when they have come of age and they are unable to shake off the habit. Thumb and fingernail […]
7 Essential Tips for Mental Wellness
Your mental health not only controls your consciousness but also determines your physical health and the way your body functions. So how can we strengthen our mental wellness? Here are some essential tips that can help boost your mental wellness. 1. Connect with other people Talking and interacting with others stimulates your brain. It allows […]
Sugar and Inflammation: The Not-so-sweet Connection
Sweetness has an almost universal appeal, and foods that contain sugar make them more appetising. While our love hate relationship with sugar could be our daily struggle, Ms Bibi Chia, Principal Dietitian, Raffles Diabetes & Endocrine Centre, shares why having too much of it can cause inflammation to your body, and how to start an […]
7 tips to healthy sleep habits for your child
Good sleep is vital for your child’s physical and mental wellbeing. Although this may seem apparent, many of us often do not think much of it, which is a problem. With parents working long hours, schedules packed with school, after-school activities, and other lifestyle factors, naps are missed, bedtimes get delayed, mornings start earlier, and […]