The way you live your life, including the way you spend your time, your eating habits, your level of stress, among other things, are all going to be different from the next person. That’s exactly why so many people struggle to follow through, even when they want to get healthier. That's where personalized care comes in.

Age alone is no longer a reliable safeguard, which is why proactive, and personalized cancer screening is important for looking after one’s long-term health.

If you're looking to improve your eating habits, increase your level of physical activity or find ways to decrease your overall stress levels as a New Year's resolution, you may want to consider adding an additional resolution to your list that will have a significant impact on your overall health: scheduling a regular health screening. 

Let’s explore how our modern work habits may be quietly raising the risk of diabetes, and what you can do to stay metabolically healthy.

Uric acid is a natural waste product that’s created by the breakdown of many foods as well as by normal cellular metabolism. High uric acid levels in our bodies may be caused by overproduction of uric acid due to dietary factors, alcohol consumption, or medical conditions. 

Personalized healthcare, sometimes known as precision medicine, is an approach that focuses on using information about the individual to guide diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Small daily habits matter more for a longer, healthier life than one-time fixes. What you eat, how you move, how you manage stress and how you sleep directly influence aging and disease risk. 

Vitamin B9, also known as folate, is an essential nutrient that’s important for many different body functions, including red blood cell production and nervous system function.

Vitamin B12 is needed for DNA and RNA synthesis, nervous system function, and the production of blood cells by the bone marrow.

While many focus on prosperity and success during the Lunar New Year, prioritizing health is equally, if not more, important. A proactive approach to health, such as scheduling routine screenings, can help you achieve better well-being and longevity.

Don't let price hold you back from getting a body checkup. Many affordable health screening packages are available in Singapore; find out more here.

A DEXA scan is the most common way to test bone mineral density. DEXA scans are painless and relatively quick to perform.

Vaccines help to protect against serious infectious diseases that can cause serious long-term health complications or even death.

Cancer screening tests help to detect cancer in its early stages, when it’s significantly easier to treat.

There are a number of screening tests available, including the LucenceINSIGHT which screens for various types of cancers. Specific recommendations for which tests you should have are based on your age, gender, and risk factors (including your personal medical history as well as your family history).

Wondering what's next after receiving your health screening results? We'll guide you through interpreting your results and what to ask your healthcare provider.