Health is wealth. We are very lucky to be living in Singapore, where we get to enjoy one of the best healthcare systems in the world. As Singapore moves into becoming a rapidly ageing society, the need for healthcare becomes more acute. Even with advanced technology and easy access to healthcare, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer and diabetes, remain a leading cause of death in Singapore. To prevent NCDs, adopting a healthy lifestyle and diet goes hand-in-hand with regular health screening to allow for early detection and intervention. What is health screening and why is it important? According to Health Hub, health screening is “the use of tests, physical examinations or other procedures to detect conditions early in people who look or feel well. This is different from diagnostic tests which are done when someone is already showing signs and/or symptoms of a condition.” Regular health screening allows...