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Navigating the Journey of Young Women with Breast Cancer
Learning Playlist: Navigating the Journey of Young Women with Breast Cancer*
Breast cancer is considered to be the most common cancer that happens to women in Singapore1. Some of us may think that breast cancer only occurs among older women, but this is not true. It is possible for young women to be diagnosed with breast cancer as well. In fact, there is a higher proportion of aggressive subtypes of breast cancer which may be diagnosed at later stages in younger women.
According to an article2 by Rogel Cancer Center, a study found that half of the surveyed female participants with early-stage breast cancer involved at least three people in their decision-making on cancer treatment.
If a young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, she may feel overwhelmed by certain concerns that are unique to those who are diagnosed at a young age. As a result, she may require a strong support system to navigate this journey with her.
*Information in this learning playlist is meant for educational purposes and should not be used as professional medical advice. A doctor should be consulted if you have any questions.
How can genetic testing help in cancer treatment? Q&A Part 1 (2:43)
Some individuals, including a young woman with breast cancer, may be asked to go for genetic testing to find out whether their cancer is caused by genetic or hereditary factors. Click on this video, to find out more on how genetic mutations can increase the risk of cancer, what genetic testing is and how it helps those with breast cancer.
Source: How can genetic testing help in cancer treatment? Q&A Part 1. (2021, September 10). Novartis Singapore. Retrieved 2024, October 3.
Navigating Fertility Preservation as a Young Woman with Cancer
As cancer treatment may affect a woman’s ability to have children in the future, family planning is an important area that a young woman and her loved ones should consider. Find out more about how even with a breast cancer diagnosis, there are ways for a young woman to still have children.
Source: Navigating Fertility Preservation as a Young Woman with Cancer. (2023, December 26). National Cancer Centre Singapore. Retrieved 2024, October 3.
Breast Cancer during Pregnancy | Dr. Bhuvan Chugh | Max Hospital, Gurugram (2:51)
What happens if a young woman has breast cancer when she is already pregnant? In this video, Dr. Bhuvan Chugh briefly shares what is pregnancy-associated breast cancer, how it may be easy to miss symptoms and the safety of undergoing certain breast cancer examinations during pregnancy.
Source: Breast Cancer During Pregnancy | Dr. Bhuvan Chugh | Max Hospital, Gurugram. (2023, January 25). Max Healthcare. Retrieved 2024, October 3.
Breast Cancer: Psychosocial Issues and Community Resources (3:46)
Battling breast cancer is not easy for a young woman, or any woman for that matter, as she encounters various challenges during her journey. However, it is a period that one does not have to go through alone. From diagnosis to recovery, learn more about how women going through breast cancer will be provided with the multi-faceted support that they may require.
Source: Breast Cancer: Psychosocial Issues and Community Resources. (2023, September 26). Singapore Cancer Society. Retrieved 2024, October 3.
Learning Package: Navigating the Journey of Young Women with Breast Cancer*
According to an article by SingHealth3, one in six cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women under the age of 40, which reiterates the importance of understanding more about breast cancer in young women.
If you are a young woman yourself, it is helpful to find out more about early-onset breast cancer, an illness that may be detected at a later stage.
Even if you are not a young woman, it is equally helpful to know more about the unique concerns of a young woman with breast cancer. You can share these curated resources with anyone whom you think may benefit from this learning package.
*Information in this learning package is meant for educational purposes and should not be used as professional medical advice. A doctor should be consulted if you have any questions.
Articles/Resources
1. Genetic Risk Assessment for Hereditary Breast Cancer & Implications
With genetic counselling considered as part of the primary medical care for those diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the considerations that a young woman with breast cancer may have to tackle is whether she has a genetic predisposition to breast cancer.
Beyond that, there are also other people who might be at risk of hereditary breast cancer, which includes an individual suffering from bilateral breast cancer or possessing a history of multiple cancers.
If you would like to find out more, this article provides a quick breakdown on how genetic testing for breast cancer is conducted and what to expect.
Read the article here.
Source: SingHealth (2021, November 30). Genetic Risk Assessment for Hereditary Breast Cancer & Implications. Retrieved September 24, 2024, from: Genetic Risk Assessment for Hereditary Breast Cancer & Implications (singhealth.com.sg). Photo by Kaboompics on Pexels.
2. Understanding Your Fertility Preservation Options As a Young Woman with Cancer
Fertility preservation is a pertinent aspect that young women with breast cancer may want to consider with their diagnosis as it impacts decisions regarding family planning for them and their families.
This booklet provides a detailed explanation of the different fertility preservation options for the young woman and her family to better understand and make a more informed decision.
Read/download the booklet here [25.9MB].
Source: Kusumawidjaja, G., Ma, J., Tan, B., Tan, R., Tan, S. Y., Tan, T., Lee, T. T., Ng, K. & Zhou, J. (2023, October). Understanding Your Fertility Preservation Options as a Young Woman with Cancer. SingHealth, National Cancer Centre Singapore & Singapore General Hospital. Retrieved September 24, 2024 from: for.sg/yowofp.
3. Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer: A Unique Challenge
When a young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer while she is pregnant, it does not mean that she has to terminate the pregnancy. Her cancer treatment plan can be designed to be safe for both mother and unborn child. Take a look at this article to find out more about the unique case of pregnancy-associated breast cancer and how it is managed.
Read the article here.
Source: Tan, Q.T., Alcantra, V. & Win Htein, M.M. (2020, October 13). Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer: A Unique Challenge. Retrieved October 6, 2024, from: Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer: A Unique Challenge - SingHealth. Photo by Leah Newhouse on Pexels.
4. Managing Life Beyond Breast Cancer: A Guide for Young Women
Beyond considerations about a genetic predisposition to breast cancer, fertility preservation and pregnancy during breast cancer, there are many other aspects of the journey that a young woman with breast cancer may encounter.
Managing a breast cancer diagnosis is not easy, and she may require the support of her loved ones in navigating this journey with her. Check out this e-booklet to better understand the unique issues that a young woman with breast cancer faces.
Read/download the booklet here [51.5MB].
Source: Kusumawidjaja, G., Ma, J., Tan, B., Tan, S. Y., Tan, T., Teo, I., Lee, T. T., & Ng, K. (2023, October). Managing Life Beyond Breast Cancer: A Guide for Young Women. SingHealth, National Cancer Centre Singapore & Singapore General Hospital. Retrieved September 24, 2024, from: for.sg/yowo
eBooks/Books
1. Twisting Fate
Some cases of breast cancer are caused by hereditary factors and a young woman with breast cancer could be part of this demographic. This book provides an understanding of hereditary breast cancer in particular, as Dr. Pamela Munster not only unpacks the medical aspects of this diagnosis but also provides a more personal lens as well as someone who was diagnosed with breast cancer herself.
Check out the e-book here.
Source: Pamela Munster. (2018). Twisting Fate.
2. No Longer Radical
It is essential for young and older women with breast cancer alike to consider what is the most suited cancer treatment for themselves. Written by two doctors who have a family history of breast cancer and have gone through breast cancer themselves, this book unpacks topics like mastectomies and treatment options for every age.
Check out the e-book here or the audiobook here.
Source: Rachel Brem and Christy Teal. (2023). No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast Cancer Care That’s Right For You.
3. The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer: How to Feel Empowered and Take Control
A woman may feel overwhelmed in her journey with breast cancer. From explanations about cancer treatment to navigating through the emotional and physical aspects of a breast cancer diagnosis, this book may be able to provide the support that a woman needs. Written by 2 breast cancer survivors, Professor Trisha and Dr Liz O’Riordan shares what they have gathered from the dual perspective of a patient and a doctor.
Greenhalgh, Trisha
London : Vermilion, [2018]
Call No.: 616.99449 GRE -[HEA]
Borrow the book from any of our libraries here.
References:
- Singapore Cancer Society. (n.d.). Breast Cancer. Retrieved October 6, 2024, from https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/learn-about-cancer/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer.html.
- Rogel Cancer Center. (n.d.). Family and Friends Influence Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions. University of Michigan Health. https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/living-with-cancer/treatment-choices/family-and-friends-influence-breast-cancer-treatment-decisions
- Tan, S.Y., Ma, J., & SingHealth Duke-NUS Breast Centre. (2023, June 5). Breast Cancer in Young Women: The Crucial Role of Primary Care. SingHealth. Retrieved October 6, 2024, from https://www.singhealth.com.sg/news/defining-med/breast-cancer-in-young-women
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Keeping Abreast of What is Good Breast Health
Learning Playlist: Keeping Abreast of What is Good Breast Health*
Protecting your breast health is important. To do so, it is essential to be equipped with the right knowledge on what is breast cancer and learning how to take care of your breasts.
Be it uncovering what actually increases the risk of breast cancer to guidance on how to self-examine your breasts regularly, check out the selected videos below.
*Information in this learning playlist is meant for educational purposes and should not be used as professional medical advice. A doctor should be consulted if you have any questions.
Understanding Breast Cancer: Debunking Breast Cancer Myths (4:07)
Were you ever curious about whether some of the choices that you make in life may contribute to the risk of breast cancer? Find out the answers in this video as Dr Wong Seng and Dr Anthony Tang tackle some of these questions that some of us may have been curious about.
Source: Breast Cancer Foundation Singapore. (2020, 25 November). Understanding Breast Cancer: Debunking Breast Cancer Myths. YouTube.
#AskMeAnything: Too Much Sugar Causes Breast Cancer? | Debunk Breast Health Myths | Dr Tang Siau-Wei (3:18)
Does consuming too much sugar actually cause breast cancer? Take a look at this video to understand whether the common myths around breast health and breast cancer are merely just myths or if there is any truth in them.
Source: Solis Breast Care and Surgery Centre. (2022, 20 May). #AskMeAnything: Too Much Sugar Causes Breast Cancer? | Debunk Breast Health Myths | Dr Tang Siau-Wei. YouTube.
What is Breast Cancer? (1:51)
Now that you have a better understanding of what may or may not cause breast cancer, get a quick introduction on what is breast cancer. This video briefly covers the different stages of breast cancer and why it is important to know whether breast cancer responds to your body’s hormones.
Source: Singapore Cancer Society. (2023, 26 September). What is Breast Cancer? YouTube.
Understanding Breast Cancer: How Do I Perform A Breast Self-Examination? (3:39)
It is not easy to notice signs of breast cancer especially at its earlier stages, which is why it is advised to do a self-examination of your breasts once a month. In this video, Dr Wong Seng and Dr Anthony Tang provides some tips on how to do it and even provides advice that reiterates the importance of mammograms.
Source: Breast Cancer Foundation Singapore. (2020, 25 November). Understanding Breast Cancer: How Do I Perform a Breast Self-Examination. YouTube.
Learning Package: Keeping Abreast of What is Good Breast Health*
Understanding more about breast cancer can help us to tackle it, which is why we have to learn how to achieve good breast health. Explore this learning package that provides curated resources that can help to kickstart your journey on understanding topics related to breast health and breast cancer.
*Information in this learning package is meant for educational purposes and should not be used as professional medical advice. A doctor should be consulted if you have any questions.
Articles/Resources
1. Breast cancer risk - Frequently asked questions
Does drinking alcohol often increase your risk of getting breast cancer? What about antiperspirants? These are some of the questions answered in this short and concise article.
Source: Breast Cancer Foundation (n.d.). Breast cancer risk – Frequently asked questions. Retrieved October 6, 2024, from: Frequently asked questions - Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF). Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.
2. Breast cancer
Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer that occurs among women in Singapore? Read this article to find out more about the cancer that affects 1 in 13 Singaporean women and what can be done to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer.
Source: Singapore Cancer Society. (n.d.). Breast Cancer. Retrieved October 6, 2024, from: Breast Cancer (singaporecancersociety.org.sg). Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.
3. Breast Screening - Self Exam and Mammogram
A simple screening can go a long way. This article showcases the importance of checking the health of your breasts regularly so that if you do have breat cancer, it can be detected at an earlier stage. With early detection, this provides a higher chance of better treatment results as well.
Source: SingHealth (n.d.). Breast Screening – Self-Exam and Mammogram. Retrieved October 6, 2024, from: Breast Screening – Self-Exam and Mammogram | SingHealth. Photo by Leeloo The First on Pexels.
4. Mammography
If you have never gone for a mammogram before, you might have a few questions about it and what to expect. This article explains how to prepare for the mammography, how is the examination conducted, and what happens after the screening.
Source: SingHealth (n.d.). Mammography. Retrieved October 17, 2024, from: Mammography - Conditions & Treatments | SingHealth . Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.
5. Your Breast Health: Making Informed Choices
Interested to take a deeper dive and know more about the breast? Take a look at this booklet in English and Chinese that provides more comprehensive information that can better equip you in taking charge of your breast health.
Source: SingHealth Duke-NUS Breast Centre (2018, January). Your Breast Health: Making Informed Choices. Retrieved October 6, 2024, from: Your Breast Health: Making Informed Choices. Photo by SingHealth Duke-NUS Breast Centre.
eBooks/Books
1. Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
When faced with a breast cancer diagnosis, it is important to make a well-informed decision in your particular situation. In the seventh edition of this book, learn more about the most recent developments in prevention, treatments and research as Dr. Susan Love, who was a renowned surgeon, deep dives into explaining the various options that are available.
Love, Susan M
New York: Hachette Go, 2023.
Call No.:618.19 LOV [HEA]
Read the e-book here (A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book) or borrow the book at any of the libraries here.
Source: Love, S. & Love, E. (2023). Dr Susan Love’s Breast Book.
2. Breasts: the owner’s manual: every woman’s guide to reducing cancer risk, making treatment choices, and optimizing outcomes
Some of us may think that preventing a breast cancer diagnosis is out of our control. However, Dr. Kristi Funk says otherwise. We actually might have much more autonomy over breast cancer prevention than we think. In her book, Dr. Kristi showcases how the choices we make in our everyday lives can contribute towards reducing the risk of breast cancer. Beyond that, she also shares about diagnosis and treatment for those who have breast cancer.
Funk, Kristi
London, England: HQ, 2018.
Call No.:616.99449 FUN -[HEA]
Find the book at any of our libraries here.
3. Stop Breast Cancer Before It Starts
As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure and that is what Dr Epstein is possibly trying to convey in his book. He touches on what are the actions that can be taken to prevent breast cancer as he details the evidence in a concise manner to equip women with the information they need to achieve good breast health.
Read the e-book here. A myLibrary username is required to access this digital book.
Source: Epstein, S.S. & Bertell, R. (2013). Stop Breast Cancer Before it Starts. Retrieved from: https://nlb.overdrive.com/media/1238718
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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: How to Choose a Right Toothbrush. (2019, October 16). SingHealth. Retrieved 2023, October 20.
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: Oral Hygiene Instruction Video: Brushing, Flossing, Braces Cleaning Tips. (2021, February 11). Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Retrieved 2023, October 20.
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: What Causes Tooth Decay? Cavity 101 / Causes / Treatment. (2021, October 20). Joseph R Nemeth DDS. Retrieved 2023, October 20.
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: Think Dental Health Doesn’t Matter? Think Again! | Charles Reinertsen | TEDxEustis. (2020, February 25). TEDx Talks. Retrieved 2023, October 20.
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 October 20, 2023, 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 October 20, 2023, 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 October 20, 2023, 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 October 20, 2023, 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 October 20, 2023, 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 October 20, 2023, 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.
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Theme: Mind Your Body
Adults & Seniors
by LearnX Wellness
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Keeping Abreast of What is Good Breast Health
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Managing Conditions and Medications
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