Ninkatec

12/12/2024

Does knee pain stop your daily walks? Or does back pain make playing with your grandkids a struggle? Pain is common, but it doesn’t have to control your life. Our Lead Physician - Dr Alethea Chew - explains what pain signals mean and shares ways to feel better - with or without medication. Read our latest blog and take steps to enjoy life again!

Does knee pain stop your daily walks? Or does back pain make playing with your grandkids a struggle? Pain is common, but it doesn’t have to control your life. Our article discusses what pain signals to you and explores ways to manage pain and feel better - with or without medicine. Read on and tak...

21/11/2024

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🛍️ Shopping planned: ✅
💉 Flu shots: pending?
Don't let the flu frost your family's holiday plans. Book your flu shots with us today!

17/10/2024

Are you caring for a loved one in need of palliative care? Join Dr Choo Wei Chieh, Ninkatec’s Co-founder, for a complimentary 1-hour talk on the essentials of caregiving for palliative care patients. 📅 2:00 PM, 24 October. Limited seats available - email us to reserve yours today! Family and professional caregivers are welcome.

26/09/2024

The eyes are traditionally described as windows to the soul, but researchers in Singapore have discovered they may also reveal our brain health. Scientists at the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) found that a simple, cost-effective eye scan could help detect Alzheimer’s disease early, even when a patient is only showing mild cognitive impairment. Learn more about this groundbreaking discovery. Report by ST.

Eye screening may hold the promise of early detection of other diseases too, said an expert. Read more at straitstimes.com.

24/09/2024

Couple goals alert! Bert's got Lulu's back 24/7 with our tele-doctor and pharmacy kiosk. Who says romance is dead? 💕
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21/09/2024

Becoming more forgetful, losing your train of thought, misplacing items—are these just signs of aging, or could they be something more? On World Alzheimer's Day, let's explore the key differences between normal aging and Alzheimer's. Share this important information with someone you care about, and together, let's spread awareness and support! 💜🧠

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is frequently mistaken for normal ageing and therefore overlooked and undiagnosed. MCI is not always the pre-stage of dementia, either. In many cases, it can stablise or improve while dementia will gradually worsen. Learn to distinguish MCI with dementia and age-relat...

19/09/2024

One month before her wedding, Kristen started having a mild dry cough, which she ignored to focus on the wedding preparations. But when the cough became persistent and painful, with traces of blood, she knew something was wrong. Tests and X-rays revealed a lung tumour caused by a cancer type called lymphoma. Now, 10 years later, as a cancer survivor and mother of two, Kristen shares her most important life lessons—ones that go beyond how hard she fought. Read her story and reflect on her messages here!
https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/women/lymphoma-blood-cancer-survivor-kristen-juliet-soh-daily-vanity-346931
Story by CNA

One month after her wedding, Kristen Juliet Soh discovered she had advanced lymphoma, a type of blood cancer that affects the body’s lymphatic system. She opened up to CNA Women about how she fought for her life, overcame extraordinary trials with her husband, and went on to have two children.

10/09/2024

You may know palliative care as something offered to people with advanced cancer and a limited prognosis. But did you know its role extends far beyond these scenarios? Modern palliative care can offers relief and support from the very first diagnosis through all stages of the disease. Discover how from our article.

Palliative treatments for cancer help patients with issues such as pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and more. This general guide to palliative care for cancer discusses different palliative treatments for cancer patients, when to start palliative care, and how to find a good palliative t...

05/09/2024

Diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at just 14, Lauren had a childhood unlike any other. Now seven years in remission, she shares what it was like to face cancer at such a young age, what kept her going, and the challenges of life after remission, including the rarely discussed 'survivor guilt.' By connecting her past, present, and future, she discovered what 'living life to the fullest' truly means. Watch her inspiring story!

When Lauren was 14, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. On this episode, Lauren shares what it felt like in the face of death at such a young age, what ke...

29/08/2024

Two strokes, different types: Ischemic vs. Hemorrhagic Stroke. One blocks, one bleeds. Both need immediate attention. Swipe to learn the difference and why BEFAST can save a life. https://ow.ly/kS9y50T8he8

27/08/2024

After a stroke, your diet and exercise might be secret weapons in reclaiming your strength. Discover how your plate and sneakers can support rewiring your brain and boosting recovery in our blog article.

Prioritising exercise and a balanced diet can be a helpful way to deal with stroke at home during recovery. Find out how incorporating a balanced diet and regular exercise can influence stroke recovery, and reduce the risk of complications and recurrence for stroke patients.