Theme: Mind Your Body
Adults & Seniors
by LearnX Wellness
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Managing Conditions and Medications
Playlist: Managing Conditions and Medications
9 Ways to Medication Safety (3:29)
Find out 9 simple steps to ensure you are taking your medicine safely and responsibly in this animated video.
Source: 9 Ways to Medication Safety (2018, Jan 22). IMHsingapore. Retrieved 2022, Sept 8.
Why Haven’t We Cured Arthritis - Kaitlyn Sadtler and Heather J. Faust (4:24 mins)
From explaining the different types of arthritis conditions, debunking popular myths to introducing tips to prevent the onset of arthritis, get to know more about one of the most common chronic pains that plagues the human race.
Source: Why Haven't We Cured Arthritis? – Kaitlyn Sadtler and Heather J. Faust (2019, Nov 8). TED-Ed. Retrieved 2022, Sept 12
Neurologists Debunk 11 Headache And Migraine Myths | Debunked (12:13)
Neurologists Deena Kuruvilla and Cynthia Armand debunk 11 myths about headaches and migraine attacks. Watch on to find out how migraine is just simply a headache (but a neurological disease!), the relationship it has with caffeine and more.
Source: Neurologists Debunk 11 Headache And Migraine Myths | Debunked (2021, Dec 13). Science Insider. Retrieved 2022, Sept 12.Learning Package: Managing Conditions and Medications
We may find ourselves face-to-face with medical conditions that, despite not being life-threatening, significantly impair our daily lives. To help you better prevent and manage these medical conditions, check out the resources we have compiled here.
Articles
1. Glaucoma: How to Prevent and Manage
Glaucoma is the 2nd leading cause of blindness in Asia. This article advises on how to detect glaucoma in its early stages, manage glaucoma better and offers tips on maintaining better eye health in general.
Source: Glaucoma: How to Prevent and Manage. HealthXchange.sg. Retrieved 2022, Sept 12.
2. Common Myths and Facts about Sleep
How many hours of sleep do we really need? Can napping compensate for our lack of sleep? Find out more about the facts of sleep in this article to navigate sleep disorders and improve the quality of your nightly rest.
Source: Common Myths and Facts About Sleep. Sleep Foundation. Retrieved 2022, Sept 12.
3. Management and Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic medical condition of the gut and intestine that affects up to 9 per cent of the population in Singapore. This article shares diet and lifestyle tips that could help you achieve a happier and healthier gut.
Source: Management and Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). HealthXchange.sg. Retrieved 2022, Sept 12.
eBooks & Audiobooks
1. Manage Your Menopause Naturally
Maryon Stewart, (2020), Manage Your Menopause Naturally: The Six-Week Guide to Calming Hot Flashes & Night Sweats, Getting Your Sex Drive Back, Sharpening Memory & Reclaiming Well-Being.
San Francisco: New World Library.
Menopause is too often treated as a problem to be solved or an illness to be cured, not the natural process it is. World-renowned healthcare expert Maryon Stewart outlines her wonderfully comprehensive and practical Six-Week Natural Menopause Solution with steps that women can take to feel better right away.
Read the ebook here. (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.)
https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5779197. Retrieved from Libby.
2. Navigating Life with Chronic Pain (Audiobook)
Robert A Lavin MD, MS, Sara Clayton PhD, Lindsay Zilliox MD (2020), Navigating Life with Chronic Pain.
United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
This audiobook aims to provide clear and reliable information about chronic pain, including current approaches to diagnoses, a comprehensive, integrated approach to chronic pain treatment and real-world experiences and advice on navigating the day-to-day challenges of chronic pain.
Listen to the audiobook here. (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.)
https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5280186. Retrieved from Libby.
3. The Anxious Perfectionist
Clarissa W. Ong, Michael P. Twohig, Randy O. Frost, (2022), The Anxious Perfectionist: How to Manage Perfectionism-Driven Anxiety Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Oakland, California: New Harbinger Publications.
Written by two clinical psychologists, The Anxious Perfectionist shines a much-needed light on the hidden costs of “being the best,” and offers essential skills based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you cope with the anxiety that is driven by your perfectionism.
Read the ebook here. (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.)
https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6461508. Retrieved from Libby.
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Nourish Your Body
Playlist: Nourish Your Body
What does it mean to eat well and how do you go about achieving it?
From cracking the food label code to understanding the larger implications of eating right, here’re some tips to get you started.
How The Food You Eat Affects Your Brain (2:37)
Our food choices have a much larger implication than we think.
Source: How the food you eat affects your brain (2016, Jun 21). TED-Ed. Retrieved 2021, December 20.
Are Food Labels Actually Important? (6:00)
Hint: it is. Learn how to crack the food label code with Biogirl MJ as she heads to NTUC FairPrice.
Source: Are food labels actually important? (2021, Mar 17). SGFoodAgency. Retrieved 2021, December 20.
What’s The Best Diet? Healthy Eating 101 (15:00)
It seems simple enough, but healthy eating is more complex than it looks. This video breaks down the various strategies of healthy eating into easy-to-understand snippets to get you started.
Source: What's the Best Diet? Healthy Eating 101 (2015, Sep 25). DocMikeEvans. Retrieved 2021, December 20.Learning Package: Nourish Your Body
A key pillar of physical wellness is a healthy, balanced diet. However, when it comes to nutrition, it seems as if everyone has a different opinion of what it means to eat well. How do you make sense of all these recommendations? To help you separate the myths from the facts, check out the resources we have compiled here.
Articles
1. 7 Signs That Show You Are Not Getting Enough Nutrients
Managing our nutritional intake is an important, yet understated, aspect of our eating habits. This article lists the signs of a nutrition-sparse diet (which may be more common than you think) and provides tips on getting you to incorporate nutrient-rich food into your daily meals.
Source: 7 Signs That Show You Are Not Getting Enough Nutrients. Active Health. Retrieved 2021, December 20. Photo by Foodie Factor from Pexels.
2. Eating Right: Healthy Plate and Understanding Food Labels
Pick up tips on reading food labels and learn how you can adopt healthier eating habits with Health Promotion Board’s My Healthy Plate.
Source: Source: Eating Right: Healthy Plate and Understanding Food Labels. HealthXchange.sg Retrieved 2021, December 20. Photo by Ella Olsson from Pexels.
Resource Page
KTPH Nutrition and Dietetics Resource Page
Explore cookbooks, recipes and nutrition information written by dietitians.
Source: Nutrition and Dietetics. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Retrieved 2021, December 20. Photo by Ella Olsson from Pexels.
eBooks & Audiobooks
1. The Blue Zone Solution
Dan Buettner, (2015), The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People.
Washington, D.C.: National Geographic.
What are the diets, eating habits, and lifestyle practices of the world’s longest-lived communities? Based on longevity research of what Dan Buettner has identified as "Blue Zones", take inspiration from these communities on how you can lead a healthier and longer life.
Read the ebook here. (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.)
https://share.libbyapp.com/title/1927185. Retrieved from Libby.
2. Food Rules
Michael Pollan, (2021), Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual.
London: Penguin Books.
In the sea of seemingly contradictory information surrounding the question of what we should eat, Michael Pollan offers a simple manifesto and handbook to eating well.
Read the ebook here. (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.)
https://share.libbyapp.com/title/292644. Retrieved from Libby.
3. Good Calories, Bad Calories
Gary Taubes, (2008), Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health.
New York : Anchor Books, 2008.
Not all calories are created equal. In this book, Gary Taubes argues that the key to good health is the kind of calories we take in, not the number.
Listen to the audiobook here. (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.)
https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5921840. Retrieved from Libby.
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Sleep
Playlist: Sleep
6 Tips for Better Sleep (5:00)
Want to improve the quantity and quality of your sleep? Sleep Scientist Matt Walker offers six scientifically grounded tips for better sleep.
Source: 6 Tips For Better Sleep (2020, Sep 22). TED. Retrieved 2022, April 18.
How Long Should Your Naps Be? - Sara C. Mednick (5:00)
Not all naps are created equal. For a start, consider the time of the day and the length of your naps to optimise your mid-day snooze.
Source: How long should your naps be? - Sara C. Mednick (2021, Apr 29). TED-Ed. Retrieved 2022, April 18.
Sleep Experts Debunk 15 Sleep Myths (14:00)
We may think we are the experts of sleep – after all, it’s something we do every night! However, there remains countless misinformation relating to the science of sleep. This video puts the 15 most common sleep myths to rest.
Source: Sleep Experts Debunk 15 Sleep Myths. (2019, Nov 3). Science Insider. Retrieved 2022, April 18.Learning Package: Sleep
Sleep is an underrated and increasingly neglected aspect of our health. In fact, Singaporeans are amongst the most sleep-deprived people in the world! So, why do we sleep? And what benefits do we get out of this seemingly passive activity? Dive into the wonderful world of sleep with these resources.
Resource Page
1. Caring For Ourselves – Sleeping Well
From sleep deprivation to revenge bedtime procrastination, this resource page offers answers to most important questions about sleep.
Source: Caring For Ourselves – Sleeping Well. HealthHub. Retrieved 2022, April 19.
2. How to Sleep Better
Struggling to fall asleep? Here’re 15 science-backed tips to get some good quality sleep.
Source: How to Sleep Better. Headspace. Retrieved 2022, April 19.
Articles
1. 8 Sleeping Positions to Improve Your Health
Your sleeping postures have a surprising effect on your health and the quality of your sleep. This article details the 8 most common sleeping positions how it may benefit you.
Source: 8 Sleeping Positions to Improve Your Health. HealthHub. Retrieved 2021, December 20.
eBooks
1. Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker, (2017), Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams.
Penguin Books Ltd.
Neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker takes you on a fascinating journey in exploring the mysteries of sleep, and why it matters.
Read the ebook here. (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.)
https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3576801. Retrieved from Libby.
2. The Sleep Solution
W. Chris Winter, M.D., (2017), The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It.
Penguin Publishing Group.
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Or do you feel fatigued upon waking up? In the world of seemingly contradictory tips and advice, this book offers a way for you to customise specific interventions to fit your lifestyle and your sleep.
Read the ebook here. (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.)
https://share.libbyapp.com/title/2926257. Retrieved from Libby.
3. The Sleep Fix
Diane Macedo, (2021), The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work, and More.
HarperCollins.
Drawing from her own experiences of dealing with insomnia, renowned ABC News anchor/correspondent Diane Macedo offers an accessible guide to getting better sleep.
Read the ebook here. (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.)
https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6158921. Retrieved from Libby.
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Oral Health
Learning Playlist: Oral Health
Are you interested in learning more about the importance of maintaining your oral hygiene? Or do you just want to brush up on the basics of how you can keep your mouth clean?
From selecting the right toothbrush to understanding the significance of our oral health, check out the videos that we have picked out below.
How to Choose a Right Toothbrush (1:45)
The right action starts with the right tool. Are you brushing your teeth with a toothbrush that is suitable for you? This video provides some tips on how to select the right toothbrush for yourself.
Source: SingHealth. [SingHealth]. (2019, October 16). How to Choose a Right Toothbrush. YouTube.
Oral Hygiene Instruction Video: Brushing, Flossing, Braces Cleaning Tips (10:52)
After you are equipped with the right toothbrush, the next step would be learning how to brush and floss your teeth in the right manner. With the help of this video, get to know some of the techniques to brush and floss properly, and even find out how much toothpaste you are advised to use.
Source: Harvard School of Dental Medicine. [Harvard School of Dental Medicine]. (2021, February 11). Oral Hygiene Instruction Video: Brushing, Flossing, Braces Cleaning Tips. YouTube.
What Causes Tooth Decay? Cavity 101 | Causes | Treatment (5:15)
An apple a day chases a doctor away, but what can chase the cavities away? Dr. Nemeth, a highly recognized periodontist, shares about what are some of the reasons why people develop cavities and how we can prevent them.
Source: Nemeth, J. R. [Joseph R Nemeth DDS]. (2021, October 20). What Causes Tooth Decay? Cavity 101 / Causes / Treatment. YouTube.
Think Dental Health Doesn’t Matter? Think Again! | Charles Reinertsen | TEDxEustis (14:08)
In this TEDx talk, Dr. Chuck Reinertsen uses a more light-hearted approach to talk about the serious topic of oral health. Watch this video to find out more about his insights on the relationship between the mouth and the rest of the body.
Source: TEDx Talks. [TEDx Talks]. (2020, February 25). Think Dental Health Doesn’t Matter? Think Again! | Charles Reinertsen | TEDxEustis. YouTube.
Learning Package: Oral Health
From a young age, we have been taught how to practice good oral hygiene so that actions like brushing our teeth will become second nature to us. However, have you ever wondered if you were brushing your teeth the right way? Are you doing enough to keep your teeth and gums clean? Is there something you could be doing wrong?
It is equally, if not more, important to practice proper dental habits so that we can maintain a clean, healthy set of teeth and gums even as we grow older. Exercising good oral hygiene not only helps us to continue performing basic oral functions like eating and speaking, but it is also a preventive measure against oral diseases.
Be it learning how to floss or understanding the mouth-body connection, take a look at the resources that we have compiled below.
Articles
1. What to Know About Dental Problems and Oral Health
Taking care of our teeth and gums is a lifelong commitment. It is important to practise good dental hygiene so that we are less likely to suffer from oral problems. Equip yourself with the knowledge to protect your oral health as this article provides information like what are some of the common oral problems that we should watch out for and tips on how we can protect our teeth and gums.
Source: Tee-Melegrito, R. A. (2021, November 5). What to know about dental problems and oral health. Retrieved from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dental-problems. Photo by Ignacio Pereira from Pexels.
2. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums
On the flipside, what happens with the lack of proper dental habits? With this article, get to know about what are some factors that contribute to the development of dental diseases, and how we can prevent that from happening.
Source: Gan, E. (2020, December 30). Maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Retrieved from: https://www.singhealth.com.sg/news/singapore-health/maintaining-healthy-teeth-and-gums. Photo by Arvind Philomin from Pexels.
3. Oral Care as You Age Gracefully
Oral health is important, even more so as you grow older. Take note of how you should be looking after the health of your teeth and gums as this article covers what are some of the age-related problems with your oral cavity that you may face and a few tips on maintaining oral health at old age.
Source: HealthHub (Last reviewed on 2023, November 22). Oral Care as You Age Gracefully. Retrieved from: Oral Care as You Age Gracefully (healthhub.sg). Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels.
4. How to Brush Your Teeth Correctly
The first step towards maintaining the cleanliness of your teeth would be knowing what to do when it comes to brushing your teeth. This informative guide provides a starter kit that can help you to do so.
Source: Chandra, A. M. (n.d.). How to Brush Your Teeth Correctly. Retrieved from https://www.healthxchange.sg/head-neck/oral-health/brushing-teeth-tips-tricks. Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels.
5. Flossing: How to Do It Right and Best Time to Floss
There’s more to maintaining good oral health than simply brushing your teeth. Flossing is also an essential step towards preserving that healthy, dazzling smile. Check out this article to find out what kind of floss you can use and how you should be flossing your teeth with step-by-step instructions.
Source: HealthXchange. (n.d.). Flossing: How to Do It Right and Best Time to Floss. Retrieved from https://www.healthxchange.sg/head-neck/oral-health/why-how-you-should-floss. Photo by Hikmet Toprak from Pexels.
6. Bad breath: What causes it and what to do about it
Besides a healthy oral cavity, our breath should be taken care of as well. If you have ever wondered how one gets bad breath, this blog article is for you – on top of learning what leads to bad breath, advice on how to improve bad breath is provided as well.
Source: Villa, A. (2019, January 21). Bad breath: What causes it and what to do about it. Retrieved from: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/bad-breath-what-causes-it-and-what-to-do-about-it-2019012115803. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash.
eBooks
1. If Your Mouth Could Talk
If you thought that our mouths are only important for doing things like speaking and eating, think again. In fact, the significance of the oral cavity is so much more than that. Deep dive with Dr. Kami Hoss, an experienced dentist, orthodontist and dentofacial orthopedist, into the study of the role our mouth plays in influencing our general wellbeing.
Read the eBook here. (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.)
Source: Hoss, K. (2022). If Your Mouth Could Talk: An In-Depth Guide to Oral Health and Its Impact on Your Entire Life.
2. It's All in Your Mouth
In this book, Dr. Dominik Nischwitz, a German dentist, talks about how maintaining the health of your teeth and gums plays a much more essential role than you think. With his insights, you will get to understand more about the connection between your teeth and the rest of your body and how your oral health plays a part in your body’s microbiome.
Read the eBook here. (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.)
Source: Nischwitz, D. (2020). It’s All in Your Mouth.
3. The Dental Diet
There are many ways to keep yourself in the pink of health, and Dr. Steven Lin shows how the mouth can play an integral role in that. From recipes to mouth exercises, find out more about how you can improve your oral health and by extension, your overall health.
Read the eBook here. (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.)
Source: Lin, S. (2018). The Dental Diet: The Surprising Link Between Your Teeth, Real Food, and Life-Changing Natural Health.
If you are interested to learn more about dental care, keep a lookout for our upcoming programmes here.