In the study of 677 mostly middle-aged male Israeli workers, researchers found that those who suffered from job burnout, Emotional exhaustion, Physical fatigue and cognitive weariness - were 1.84 times more likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes even after accounting for other factors that could cause the disease. The study also noted that prolonged job burnout may "Set the stage" for the attack of other diseases.
In short. Relax, smell the flowers, don't stressed out too much... If you are the type who are easily stressed, watch out!!!
(Source: Psychosomatic Medicine Journal)
Friday, February 23, 2007
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Advance Medical Directive
An Advance Medical Directive (AMD) is a legal document that you sign in advance to inform the doctor treating you (in the event you become terminally ill and unconscious) that you do not want any extraordinary life-sustaining treatment to be used to prolong your life.
Making an AMD is voluntary but an important one. Most people did not make an AMD and when such unfortunate events arise, the family members are the one who suffer.
Making an AMD is simple.
1) Complete the AMD form
2) Find a valid witness to your private clinic or polyclinic
3) The doctor will explain the AMD and act as your first witness
4) Return the form to the Registrar of AMD
5) Wait for an acknowledgement from the Registrar
Drop me an email if you need more info. I can help explain briefly and be your 2nd Witness if you are not able to find one.
Making an AMD is voluntary but an important one. Most people did not make an AMD and when such unfortunate events arise, the family members are the one who suffer.
Making an AMD is simple.
1) Complete the AMD form
2) Find a valid witness to your private clinic or polyclinic
3) The doctor will explain the AMD and act as your first witness
4) Return the form to the Registrar of AMD
5) Wait for an acknowledgement from the Registrar
Drop me an email if you need more info. I can help explain briefly and be your 2nd Witness if you are not able to find one.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Singapore Top 5 Killers
In affluent Singapore, cancer, heart disease and stroke remain the top killers. Cancer accounted for almost one in three of the 16,392 deaths last year. Coming a close second was heart disease, which resulted in about 23 per cent of deaths. Lung cancer remained the deadliest of all cancers in men, and breast cancer was the no. 1 killer for women.
While the number of deaths caused! by cancer and heart diseases increased by 8.6 per cent and 3.7 per cent respectively from the year before, death caused by stroke fell from 1,617 in 2005 to 1,457 last year.
Male Deaths in 2006
Cancer 2584
Heart Diseases 2254
Pneumonia 1141
Stroke 640
Accidents 255
Female Deaths in 2006
Cancer 2118
Heart Diseases 1536
Pneumonia 1087
Stroke 817
Diabetes 312
Source: Singapore Registry of Births and Deaths
While the number of deaths caused! by cancer and heart diseases increased by 8.6 per cent and 3.7 per cent respectively from the year before, death caused by stroke fell from 1,617 in 2005 to 1,457 last year.
Male Deaths in 2006
Cancer 2584
Heart Diseases 2254
Pneumonia 1141
Stroke 640
Accidents 255
Female Deaths in 2006
Cancer 2118
Heart Diseases 1536
Pneumonia 1087
Stroke 817
Diabetes 312
Source: Singapore Registry of Births and Deaths
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