Body And Soul

Body & Soul is a health series that features experienced healthcare professionals who provide insights on medical issues and health treatments to demystify health problems, and encourage viewers to have a healthy and active lifestyle.

Body & Soul is a health series that features experienced healthcare professionals who provide insights on medical issues and health treatments to demystify health problems, and encourage viewers to have a healthy and active lifestyle. In its eighth season, Vernetta Lopez, joined by a Resident Doctor, Dr Peter Chang, will cover topics such as Coronavirus, Dengue, Diabetic Retinopathy and many more.

Ep 1 Coronavirus
23 mins

Coronavirus has impacted all our lives in 2020 - in unprecedented and totally unexpected ways, from compulsory wearing of masks in Singapore to global lockdowns. In this episode of Body & Soul, we learn more about COVID-19 from an infectious disease expert who seeks to set us straight.

Ep 1 Coronavirus

Coronavirus has impacted all our lives in 2020 - in unprecedented and totally unexpected ways, from compulsory wearing of masks in Singapore to global lockdowns. In this episode of Body & Soul, we learn more about COVID-19 from an infectious disease expert who seeks to set us straight.

Ep 2 Dengue
22 mins

In Singapore this year, dengue cases have reached a record high. But how do we get dengue and can we get it more than once? Is there a way to get rid of dengue or must we live with it? In this episode of Body & Soul, our celeb guests meet an expert who may just have the solution.

Ep 2 Dengue

In Singapore this year, dengue cases have reached a record high. But how do we get dengue and can we get it more than once? Is there a way to get rid of dengue or must we live with it? In this episode of Body & Soul, our celeb guests meet an expert who may just have the solution.

Ep 3 Epidurals During Childbirth
23 mins

Pain relief options during labour - yay or nay? What are the options available for pregnant women? Are there any side effects? In this episode of Body & Soul, our celebrity mummies talk about their experience of having an epidural while giving birth.

Ep 3 Epidurals During Childbirth

Pain relief options during labour - yay or nay? What are the options available for pregnant women? Are there any side effects? In this episode of Body & Soul, our celebrity mummies talk about their experience of having an epidural while giving birth.

Ep 4 Martial Arts Injuries
22 mins

Practicing martial arts like Krav Maga, ju-jitsu, taekwondo come with a higher risk of injuries. If left untreated, these injuries might get worst or recur. In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at when to seek professional help and what treatments are available.

Ep 4 Martial Arts Injuries

Practicing martial arts like Krav Maga, ju-jitsu, taekwondo come with a higher risk of injuries. If left untreated, these injuries might get worst or recur. In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at when to seek professional help and what treatments are available.

Ep 5 Diabetic Retinopathy
21 mins

As of Feb 2020, 19,000 Singaporeans are diagnosed with diabetes yearly. Diabetes can lead to damage to the organs, blood vessels and even the eyes. In this episode of Body & Soul, we take a look at Diabetic Retinopathy which is a complication of Diabetes which could result in loss of vision. A specialist gives us a first-hand look at Diabetic Retinopathy testing and treatments available.

Ep 5 Diabetic Retinopathy

As of Feb 2020, 19,000 Singaporeans are diagnosed with diabetes yearly. Diabetes can lead to damage to the organs, blood vessels and even the eyes. In this episode of Body & Soul, we take a look at Diabetic Retinopathy which is a complication of Diabetes which could result in loss of vision. A specialist gives us a first-hand look at Diabetic Retinopathy testing and treatments available.

Ep 6 Osteoporosis
22 mins

There are about 2,500 hip-fracture cases in Singapore every year. This figure is projected to increase to 9,000 in 2050 due to our rapidly ageing population. So what has age to do with Osteoporosis? In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at how our bones are affected by Osteoporosis and what we can do to find out if we have Osteoporosis.

Ep 6 Osteoporosis

There are about 2,500 hip-fracture cases in Singapore every year. This figure is projected to increase to 9,000 in 2050 due to our rapidly ageing population. So what has age to do with Osteoporosis? In this episode of Body & Soul, we look at how our bones are affected by Osteoporosis and what we can do to find out if we have Osteoporosis.

Ep 7 Bleeding Gums
22 mins

When we brush our teeth, is it normal to see our toothpaste streaked with pink? Actually, this could be a sign of a bigger problem like gum disease. In Singapore, a survey revealed that 8 out of 10 people have gum disease. In this episode of Body & Soul, we learn about what is really going on in our gums and what we can do to stop gum disease.

Ep 7 Bleeding Gums

When we brush our teeth, is it normal to see our toothpaste streaked with pink? Actually, this could be a sign of a bigger problem like gum disease. In Singapore, a survey revealed that 8 out of 10 people have gum disease. In this episode of Body & Soul, we learn about what is really going on in our gums and what we can do to stop gum disease.

Ep 8 Prosthetics
23 mins

A prosthetic limb may be needed if you are born without certain limbs, have had a traumatic injury or accident, or have had a limb amputated due to a disease like Diabetes. This is particularly true for Singapore which has one of the highest rates of diabetes-related lower limb amputation in the world. In this episode of Body & Soul, an expert on prosthetics tells us how they are made and how they can be customized to each person.

Ep 8 Prosthetics

A prosthetic limb may be needed if you are born without certain limbs, have had a traumatic injury or accident, or have had a limb amputated due to a disease like Diabetes. This is particularly true for Singapore which has one of the highest rates of diabetes-related lower limb amputation in the world. In this episode of Body & Soul, an expert on prosthetics tells us how they are made and how they can be customized to each person.

Ep 9 Gastric Pains
23 mins

Gastritis is actually a general term for a group of conditions, where the stomach lining gets red and swollen. In Singapore, Gastritis affects 25% to 31% of the population. Is there a cure or do we just have to live with it? In this episode of Body & Soul, we learn how innocuous gastric pains could lead to serious problems if you don't seek medical attention in time.

Ep 9 Gastric Pains

Gastritis is actually a general term for a group of conditions, where the stomach lining gets red and swollen. In Singapore, Gastritis affects 25% to 31% of the population. Is there a cure or do we just have to live with it? In this episode of Body & Soul, we learn how innocuous gastric pains could lead to serious problems if you don't seek medical attention in time.

Ep 10 Ankle Injuries
22 mins

In Singapore, ankle sprains make up about 85% of ankle injuries. But ankle injuries can also be caused by doing sports. In this episode of Body & Soul, celeb guests share their personal experience with ankle injuries, while an experts shows us how a ligament repair and ankle fracture surgery is done.

Ep 10 Ankle Injuries

In Singapore, ankle sprains make up about 85% of ankle injuries. But ankle injuries can also be caused by doing sports. In this episode of Body & Soul, celeb guests share their personal experience with ankle injuries, while an experts shows us how a ligament repair and ankle fracture surgery is done.

Additional Information

Premiered2020
Genreshealth, info-ed
Seasons9
Suitable For All Ages