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Quarter Life Crisis Survival Guide

Posted on by Posted in Life in Singapore .

You recently graduated from college. There are Singaporeans who are firm about their decisions and aspirations after graduation; they know where to go and how to do it. However, there are some Singaporeans who are lost; they do not know where to head or how to navigate. If you belong to the latter, it is important that you get through this stage to realize your true potential.

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If you are lost, you are probably experiencing Quarter Life Crisis (QLC). The good news is that students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) developed QLC Survival Guide. The Guide is a  twenty four page booklet which is made to provide young graduates with the information they need to get by. Here are some contents that you should look forward in the Survival Guide:

  • How to pay income tax: Students have outlined the guidelines that you can consider when you pay your income tax. If you landed a job, it is necessary that you pay your income tax. You should not worry because the booklet will see you through.
  • How to buy insurance: When you have the job, you should consider your security. Do not think of tangible things like smartphones, laptops, tablets and many more. You have to make sure that your investment is secured. You have to buy insurance. The booklet will teach you how to buy insurance.

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  • How much will it cost you to buy a car: At some point in your life when you are settled and secured, you will think of buying a car. The booklet will give you information on car buying. For instance, you will know how what car to consider and how much it will cost you.
  • How much should you spend on your wedding: You will surely get married and have your own family in the future. There is no reason that you should rush but if you think that it is the right time, you can refer to the survival guide. The booklet will give you an idea of how much you should spend on your wedding.

The project of the NTU students are sponsored by DBS Bank, National Youth Council and the Health Promotion Board. The Guide booklet costs $23,000. To date, there are five hundred copies printed and distributed. Students proposes to distribute the booklet in cafés, restaurants and food centres in the next few weeks.

The students did their surveys and research in the field of QLC. QLC are often ignored because there are people who think that it is significant. That is where they are wrong. Surviving QLC will determine your success.

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What You Need to Know about Ultrasound

Posted on by Posted in Medical Technology .

You are pregnant and you are excited to see your baby. Are you aware that you can see the facial features of your unborn child through 3D/4D scanning? This latest ultrasound technology is in Singapore now. If you want to avail it, you should go to your Obstetrician-Gynaecologist and inquire about it.

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Ultrasound is a test or a diagnostic technique that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to create images of the structures or organs of the body. Ultrasound can be used for different purposes including the capturing of views of developing foetus. Every mother looks forward to ultrasound because they will know the gender and sometimes the facial feature and to some extent the anomaly of their unborn child.

Here is the detailed explanation of ultrasound :

The Procedure

During the procedure, sound waves are being sent through the body with the help of transducer. The sonologist will put a colourless and odourless gel to the body part (in this case the belly or tummy). The gel is important so that the transducer can move easily and freely in the surface. The generated echoes will be transmitted to a monitor. The images can be videotaped.

Is it Safe?

Mothers are worried about the safety of ultrasound. Mothers should be reminded that ultrasound does not contain any radioactive materials during the procedure. Mothers should sleep soundly knowing that ultrasound is safe for the both of them. Mothers should also know that the procedure is not painful. As a conclusion, ultrasound will not present harm to the mother or the developing foetus.

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Further Reading

Have you heard about fetal sonogram? It is an imaging technique that can produce the images of baby in the mother’s uterus. Fetal ultrasound is important because it can give your health care provider in evaluating the growth of your baby and the progress of your pregnancy. Fetal sonogram is important because it is used to determine and evaluate the abnormalities or wellness of your baby.

You can avail of 3D/4D imaging if you really want it. There are many hospitals or clinics here in Singapore that you can consider. You do not need to anticipate long because this imaging technique can help you and your doctor.

When you are pregnant, aside from looking forward to your baby’s 3D/4D image results, you have to make sure that you are in good state. Your health is important because your baby gets his/her nourishment from you. It is important that you practice healthy eating and healthy lifestyle in general so when you deliver your baby, you will not suffer complications.

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