People with diabetes have an increased risk of developing a number of serious health problems. If you don’t control your diabetes, it can lead to damage to the eyes, nerves and kidneys. In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at how diabetes complications can be reduced with the correct treatment and lifestyle changes.

Gout is a painful form of arthritis that has long been associated with overindulgence in meats, seafood and alcohol. But is this true? In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at dietary triggers, the need for long term medication and perceiving gout as a chronic disease.

Tattoos have become very mainstream and for some, even a fashion statement. But tattoos breach the skin, which means that skin infections and other complications are possible. In some cases, there are those who regret their permanent ink. In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at how tattoos can be removed using the latest technological advancement in lasers.

As we grow older, our skin starts to sag as it becomes less supple and tight as compared to when we were younger. Scarring and blemishes also occur more often as our skin takes longer to heal and recover. In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at a test that uses ultrasound imaging which looks at the condition of the tissue beneath our skin.

Repetitive Strain Injury or RSI is a general term used to describe the pain that you feel in muscles, nerves and tendons caused by repetitive movement and overuse. Three of the most common RSI hand conditions are trigger finger, carpel tunnel syndrome and De Quervain's syndrome. In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at how to minimize and prevent RSI; and how the pain can be relieved.

When you have dry eyes, your eyes may itch, sting or burn. It’s uncomfortable to say the least. But why aren’t your tears able to provide enough lubrication for your eyes? And can having dry eyes damage your vision? In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at a test that measures the rate at which your teat evaporates.

Pneumonia – you might think it’s just a type of common cold, easily resolved with antibiotics. But that’s not the case. In fact, it is actually the Number 2 killer in Singapore. In this episode of Body & Soul, we find out that although a healthy immune system is usually capable of fighting a pneumonia infection, it’s not true that healthy people are completely in the safe zone.

When someone has vasovagal syncope, it’s often described as a fainting spell. But is fainting as harmless as you think? Fainting can be a sign of a more serious condition. In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at how vasovagal syncope is diagnosed and what is the correct way to help someone who faints.

You might not be aware that you grind or clench your teeth. You might even be grinding your teeth in your sleep. In some people, teeth grinding can be so severe that it leads to headaches, jaw disorders and damaged teeth. In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at how a customized mouth-guard is made for a perfect fit and to prevent unconscious teeth grinding while you sleep.

Eyelid ptosis is the drooping of the upper eyelid which may affect one or both eyes. In severe cases, it can restrict and even block normal vision. For most people, eyelid ptosis is due to aging and wear & tear. In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at how eyelid ptosis can be objectively measured and how surgery can help if you have eyelid ptosis.