The beginning of surgery can be dated back to the Neolithic and pre-Classical ages, which was proven by all sorts of evidence like small holes drilled in the skull for craniotomy procedure. It was even found that ancient Mayans had practiced dental surgery; evidenced by filling cavities with stones like turquoise and hematite. Surgery was
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Reading is a habit that one needs to create and maintain, it doesn’t come naturally for most people. You might hear English teachers in school and English tuition teachers repeatedly reminding their students about the importance of reading and the numerous benefits that it can bring. So, why is reading important? Why do we need to
The WHO’s (World Health Organisation) definition of health verbatim is, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” For the longest of time, health was being understood as the absence of disease and no one really talks about mental well-being. Dr.B.M.Hegde, a renowned cardiologist,
When you move on to higher levels in your academic journey, you’ll realise that there’s a lot of reading to do. You will encounter thick textbooks filled with lots and lots words; not all of which would be important to you. Textbooks can be boring and there is not much that is exciting to look
In every student’s life, exam stress is natural. It’s one of those opportunities for students to better understand themselves and it teaches them patience and endurance. In Singapore, the major exams like PSLE, O-levels and A-levels serve as checkpoints that students have to get through. These are important determinants of students’ future as they decide the pathway that higher
An interview is all about “selling yourself” to the interviewers. You need to be able to convince them that you are their right choice and that you fit the bill for whatever you are trying to secure your place in. You may be attending a medical school interview, an overseas-values-in-action programme interview, or it may
Learning is never meant to be a competition so there is no need for one to be against another. It should also not be looked at as a tool that can be used to get a high-paying job in future. As young students, you should also understand the fact that someone else will not emerge
So, you have finally completed your big A-level examinations and you are now breathing the air of freedom! Although most students prefer to spend their holidays on their couch binge eating and watching Netflix shows, there are many others who would love to spend that time in a wise manner. Time is one of the
The final lap towards the year-end examination is a journey filled with challenges. The last few weeks prior to examination is the most crucial period of time. This is the time when students have to make sure that they run through the entire exam-related content at least twice. Students need to reinforce their memory by
Being attentive during a lesson is of utmost importance that is the best way to learn and internalise information effectively. During classes in school or during one-to-one home tuition, or even group tuition, tutors would point out important information, and should students not be attentive during that lesson, they would lose out on learning about concepts in