expatliving.sg

3 weeks ago | expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are getting lots of headlines – but how effective and safe are they? DR REGINALD LIEW, Senior Consultant Cardiologist at The Harley Street Heart and Vascular Centre, shares his opinions. Obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease. Carrying excess weight can put extra stress on your heart, increasing the risk of developing coronary artery blockages, heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems.

1 month ago | expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai

It’s an unsettling thought, but what if your eyesight suddenly started to slip away? Retinal detachment is an eye condition that can happen with little to no warning, often accompanied by symptoms like eye floaters. The good news? If caught early, it can often be treated successfully. Dr Lee Shu Yen, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Advanced Eye Clinic and Surgery, tells us all we need to know about retinal detachment so you know when to seek help.

1 month ago | expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai

Co-ord sets are having a major moment! So we’ve asked KARA BENSLEY, founder of The Wyld Shop, to show us a few from her Joo Chiat boutique and tell us why these effortlessly chic sets deserve a spot in your wardrobe. #1 Versatility for every occasionCo-ord sets – or matching sets – are two perfectly paired pieces in the same fabric, pattern or colourway. And at The Wyld Shop, you’ll find a range of gorgeous sets all handpicked by Kara from brands like Minkpink, Staple the Label and One Puram.

1 month ago | expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai

Oh, don’t we all wish there was a pause button on collagen loss? Thankfully, modern science has given us a few ways to slow it down and even replenish this all-important protein that keeps our skin supple and those wrinkles from deepening. One on our radar? Linerase, a buzzy new collagen injectable that has just become available at over a dozen clinics in Singapore. We speak to the team at Venusys Medical Singapore, its distributor, to find out all about it. What is Linerase and how does it work?

1 month ago | expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai

If you’re considering skin-tightening radiofrequency treatments, chances are you’ve come across Oligio (we’ve talked about it here at EL too!). One of the ways this treatment stands out is its ability to work on all skin tones and types – even sensitive or darker skin – thanks to its unique ‘smart deep’ radiofrequency technology. To dive deeper into how this works, we sit down with experienced dermatologist DR ANG POR of Dermatology Associates Skin and Laser Specialists to break it all down.