Health and Wellness

A series of talks were led by medical professionals to help alumni better understand common medical conditions, unravelling medical jargon and debunking myths behind seemingly complicated diseases.

No More Back Pain! Alleviating the Aches and Pains of Working From Home

January 6

Dr Mohammad Mashfiqul Arafin Siddiqui | Medicine ’03

Senior Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, Farrer Park Hospital

Since the onset of COVID-19, working from home has become the new normal. With prolonged hours at the desk and decreased mobility, this new working arrangement has taken a toll on our bodies, leading to a very timely session on how one can manage neck and back pain.

Dr Mohammad Mashfiqul Arafin Siddiqui shared in-person, with a concurrent live stream, the preventive measures one can take and red-flags to watch out for in keeping your spine healthy. He also shed light on the latest measures available in dealing with problems related to nerve compression in the spine.

Self-Care and Preventive Health — Pharmacists Share Some Tips!

April 7

Ms Chung Wing Lam | Science ’09

Mr Colin Tang | Science ’14

Principal Clinical Pharmacists, Watson’s Personal Care Stores

Pte Ltd

What are some of the good practices one can adopt to live a healthy lifestyle? These queries were answered at the hybrid session of Health and Wellness by Ms

Chung Wing Lam and Mr Colin Tang. Participants also learnt about effective medication management and picked up tips on medicine storage and ways to reduce the side effects of medicines.

To encourage healthier living, they also shed light on the role of the pharmacist in diabetes control, diet enhancements and smoking cessation.