Almost 80% of Singaporeans are optimistic about the economy, according to SurveyMonkey’s 2024 poll. Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images Majority of the residents in Singapore are bullish about where the economy is headed and confident that the government will be able to support them during their retirement. That’s according to a poll by SurveyMonkey, … Read more
On TikTok you’ll find millions of users diagnosing themselves using the term “high-functioning” — high-functioning anxiety, high-functioning depression, high-functioning autism. The term “high-functioning” isn’t actually clinical, but, generally, it refers to those who perform well in work and in school. So if someone has high-functioning depression, it means they are excelling at their job, despite … Read more
It’s an experience all too familiar with air travelers: One minute the flight is going smoothly, and the next thing you know it feels like the plane is bumping and shaking in all directions. Turbulence is a very common part of air travel, but that doesn’t make it less unpleasant. In fact, research has shown … Read more
Speaking of estrogen: It’s pretty much everything. Not only does the hormone fuel all things, but it also supports healthy skin cell functioning. So when estrogen levels plummet during menopause, “skin can’t protect itself, maintain hydration, or produce strong collagen the way it once could,” Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, … Read more
“I can actually see the shapes of the leaves on the trees!” I exclaimed to my doctor while gazing out the window. I was 12 years old and just got my first pair of glasses. My vision had been impaired long enough for me to not realize what I was missing. The same thing happened … Read more
Anxiety is a very normal but a very unwelcome feeling. Most of us would choose not to experience it if we could. In some ways, it’s like a smoke alarm, said Natasha Reynolds, a psychotherapist at Bloom Psychology & Wellness in Toronto. That smoke detector alerts you to actual danger and allows you to get … Read more
The holidays are right around the corner, and you may be making plans for travel this season. With unexpected flight delays, viral infections lurking around, and other disruptions to your itinerary, traveling during one of the busiest times of the year can be stressful. Understand that it’s completely normal to feel anxious and overwhelmed during … Read more
