Baby Blues: Can Singapore’s Decreasing Birthrate Be Reversed?
Singapore has one of the lowest birthrates in the world, with just 1.14 children born per woman in 2020. According to a report by the Department of Statistics, Singapore’s total fertility rate has been consistently below the replacement level of 2.1 since 1976. This means that the number of births is not enough to replace […]
Ageing Gracefully: The Silver Lining of Singapore’s Ageing Population
Did you know that Singapore has one of the fastest ageing populations in the world? By 2030, one in four Singaporeans will be over 65 years old. While this may seem like a cause for concern, there’s actually a silver lining to this demographic shift. The Evidence of Singapore’s Ageing Population According to a […]
Work Hard, Play Hard? The Singaporean Dilemma
Singaporeans are renowned for their strong work ethic, but what happens when the line between work and play becomes blurred? It’s time to tackle the age-old question: are we working too hard or playing too little? The Evidence of Overwork in Singapore It’s no secret that Singaporeans work hard. A 2019 study by the […]
Dementia in Singapore: Understanding Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies
Dementia is a progressive neurological condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It’s a growing concern in Singapore, with an estimated 82,000 people living with dementia in 2020. In this article, we’ll explore the symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies for dementia in Singapore, supported by recent studies. Symptoms of Dementia Dementia can manifest […]
How to Boost Your Health and Wellness in Singapore
Are you looking for easy and fun ways to take care of your health? Living a healthy lifestyle can be challenging, but it’s essential for your well-being. In Singapore, we’re fortunate to have access to excellent healthcare services, but there are things we can do at home to improve our health and wellness. In this […]
IGAKU Indonesia & OCBC NISP Joint Promotion
IGAKU Indonesia is happy to announce our joint promotion with OCBC NISP for our DNA testing service. All OCBC NISP credit and debit card holders are eligible for a 20% discount on IGAKU DNA testing products from now until 12th January 2024. In late 2022, IGAKU Unveiled its genetic testing service for Indonesia. We provide […]
Darren Loke conferred the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat/Public Service Medal of Singapore
We are very happy to announce that our Founder and CEO, Darren Loke, has been conferred the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat/Public Service Medal of Singapore or PBM. The Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (English: Public Service Medal) is a Singaporean national honour. It was instituted in 1973. The medal may be awarded to any person who has rendered […]
IGAKU wins CoLab4Good Grant from Nanyang Technological University
IGAKU is a successful winner of the CoLab4Good Fund for Social Enterprises 2020. IGAKU is a social technology company whose mission is to improve the accessibility of healthcare in remote areas and founded in 2019. The team hopes to achieve this by leveraging technology such as a telemedicine platform and an artificial intelligence assistive diagnostic […]
5 Ways to Improve Mental Health During Covid-19
Improving our mental health during Covid-19 is a new challenge many faces. As life takes an increasingly hectic pace, we are constantly bombarded with events indistinguishable from a TV drama. The increasing importance of mental health brings to mind whether the typical “eat well, sleep well, exercise more” approach is sufficient. While not undermining its […]