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Health Matters - War Weary: Can overexposure to big global issues trigger genuine mental health concerns?

Even though we’re barely two weeks into the U.S-Israel war on Iran, it has been one major issue after another - from global tariffs to a Greenland ultimatum, AI microchip challenges, strained Japanese-Chinese ties and the still looming Russia-Ukraine conflict. Sometimes, it may seem like too much. Could this seemingly never ending flow of international uncertainties weigh so heavily on you that it triggers or brings on genuine anxiety and tensions? Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Geraldine Tan, Director / Principal Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, The Therapy Room.

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Health Matters - COVID-19: a 59% increase in cases as of May 21

Guest: Dr Loh Jiashen, infectious diseases specialist at Farrer Park Hospital

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Health Matters - Ebola: How soon could this rare strain have global impact?

Guest: Dr Loh Jiashen, infectious diseases specialist at Farrer Park Hospital

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Health Matters - Are we pushing children to be athletes, far too young?

Guest: Dr Zackary Chua, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from ACME Orthopaedics

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Health Matters - New Korean AI 'brain gym' trial; will it prevent dementia?

Guest: Clinical Associate Professor Tan Ngiap Chuan, Director of Research and Primary Care Research Institute, SingHealth Polyclinics

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Health Matters - The hidden risk behind illegal cosmetic contact lenses

Guest: Dr. Val Phua, Director of Cataract & Refractive Surgery & Comprehensive Ophthalmic Services, Eagle Eye Centre. 

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