Samantha Sim

11/17/2017

A great infographic that a colleague has designed answering the most common question which is: What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a medical practice based on the theory that disease and physiologic dysfunction are etiologically grounded in a disordered musculoskeletal system.

08/24/2017

Movement is life!

A new study of old skeletons suggests that the recent increase in arthritis is about lifestyle, not aging or obesity.

05/23/2017

05/12/2017

Arthroscopic knee surgery may not be the best option for chronic knee pain as a result of arthritis.

An international panel of experts is recommending against arthroscopic surgery for almost all patients with degenerative knee diseases such as arthritis.

05/05/2017

Why Are Bacteria More Threatening Than Ever?

The stories are harrowing: people with simple cuts who get exposed to bacteria can end up with life-threatening, and sometimes even life-ending, infections. Antibiotics were supposed to prevent these infections and deaths. But in the U.S., about two …

05/04/2017

Just because they're easy to get your hands on, doesn't mean over-the-counter painkillers are necessarily safe! Dosage and underlying health conditions should be taken into account. Be mindful of what you take and how much and if you have any questions, remember to consult your pharmacist or family doctor.

Tylenol, ibuprofen and aspirin may all work on a headache, but they each have unique effects on the body.

04/06/2017

03/22/2017

New research shows that icing an injury may even make it worse

03/16/2017

Stretching before exercise is important but make sure it's dynamic stretching you're doing! Dynamic stretching takes your joints through their full range of motion using movement exercises to better prepare you for your workout while static stretching can actually make you more prone to injury.

Experts say your pre-workout regimen should include "dynamic stretching" rather than the toe-holding "static" variety

02/24/2017

According to this this article, 80% of adults will experience back pain in their lifetime! However, new guidelines from the American College of Physicians says meds such as Tylenol are no more effective than placebo. Instead, they suggested the first line of treatment should be natural and alternative therapies!

The American College of Physicians says back pain of all kinds should be treated with natural and alternative therapies, such as exercise, acupuncture and mindfulness.

01/31/2017

“There have been many studies about the positive psychological effects of exercise, but what we've found is that in order to be happier, you don't have to go out and run a marathon – all you've really got to do is periodically engage in slight physical activity throughout the day.”

Even minimal levels of physical activity can seriously improve your happiness, according to a survey using smartphones.

01/27/2017

Study shows that by age six girls believe brilliance is a male trait!

"Disheartening" results suggest children's future careers could be affected, according to US researchers.

01/16/2017

Innovative Alzheimer’s treatment that doesn't require drugs!

Australian researchers have come up with a non-invasive ultrasound technology that clears the brain of neurotoxic amyloid plaques - structures that are responsible for memory loss and a decline in cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients.

01/13/2017

'We are now saying we have an organ in the body which hasn't been acknowledged as such to date': Meet the mesentery

12/09/2016

Not all medical treatments are beneficial and sometimes the body can do more than you give it credit for. Remember to ask questions about treatments and procedures so that you can make a more informed decision!

Senior doctors release a list of 40 treatments which they say bring little or no benefit to patients, to try to reduce unnecessary medical procedures.

11/28/2016

For those that like their energy drinks, please beware!

To many adolescents and young adults, energy drinks have become essential for getting through the day. But they carry a serious risk of sudden death, a new