Cataract surgery is a common term for a lot of people over 50 years of age. It’s a very simple vision correction process and the healing is quick. But there are a few misconceptions regarding cataract. Some say it occurs due to overusing the eyes and spreads from one eye to another. Some people also say that it’s a cause of irreversible blindness. Hence this blog. In this blog, we will discuss everything you need...
Have you ever wondered why someone studies so hard to become a clinical psychologist? What makes this field so interesting to some people? Even more importantly, how can clinical psychology help me? Below, we explore these topics with some insights provided by the professionals of Lionheart Psychology Group. What is clinical psychology? Clinical psychology is a wide-ranging branch of psychology. It focuses on diagnosing disorders of mental, emotional and behavioural health. In essence, it provides...
While many in our western society have accepted acupuncture as a medical treatment, there is significantly less attention on how it actually works. Some of this probably comes from the fact that the practice isn’t rooted in scientific theory and, therefore, often falls into the naturopathic category of medicine. If you go looking for a rationale to explain acupuncture, you will find theories assuming it “stimulates the nervous system” or “activates the healing response.” These...
In the profession of clinical psychologists, it is a natural scenario of seeing people experiencing or undergoing a sense of feeling of grief. A psychologist has a crucial role in how an individual will be able to identify the causes of his grief and eventually cope with the tragic loss and grief. The discussion about grief may be vague, especially that it involves multifaceted factors. To easily understand grief, we will have it tackled in...
Since people have existed, the eye has always been sort of a mystery. Sure, there are other areas in medical science that also tripped people up and took a long time in discovering how things worked, but the eyes were always a special case. For thousands of years, people were plagued with eye conditions, and others had no idea at all how to treat them. Lenses to correct vision are only a few centuries old,...
The WHO says that the lifetime prevalence of common, non-specific low back pain is an estimation of 60% to 70% in developed countries – one-year prevalence of 15% to 45% and adult incidence of 5% each year. In the United States, at least 70 million adults have some type of chronic pain and low back pain ranks second in their most common reasons for seeing a doctor. In Singapore however, more than 80% of Singaporeans...
As the modern world continues to make massive steps to up the pace and productivity, keeping up with the chaos and demands of the day can leave you feeling exhausted and mentally fatigued. Mental fatigue occurs when you continue to exert yourself past your physical and mental capacity without taking time to rest and recuperate. Suffering from mental fatigue can feel like being physically sick with flu-like symptoms including body aches, stomach problems, headaches and...
If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it is the uncertainty of life. In the first quarter of 2020, we all were terrified, frustrated, and stressed out about what unexpected turns life had taken. Many of us lost our loved ones while we struggled to find the cure against the virus. The financial impact of the virus has been irreparable – many businesses had to shut down, and many employees were given the sack....
Hearing loss is a condition that can make one feel depressed and uncomfortable. Not being able to immediately hear others when they talk to you can hinder communication and negatively impact your social life. But the good news is you can cope with hearing loss and still lead a high-quality lifestyle. But before going into that, what exactly is hearing loss? What is Hearing Loss? According to the World Health Organization, a person has hearing...
If you have decided it is time for you or a loved one to get help from addiction treatment, it is time to look into finding a specialized program for your specific problem. Although you may feel like you have to go at it alone, you have support and resources to help you every step of the way. When looking for an in-patient treatment program for you or a loved one, you need to make...
