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Listen to archives of Hong Kong actress Nancy Sit discussing health issues.
( Language: Mandarin. Courtesy of MediaCorp Radio.)

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1
Nancy talks about cervical cancer and who's at risk of getting it. MP3 (5.5mb)
2

Nancy elaborates on how important it is for women to go for regular screening once every 3 years.

MP3 (6.5mb)
3
One-time screening isn't a lifetime guarantee from cervical cancer. The risk of cancer increases with age. MP3 (4.1mb)

Go for a pap smear once every 3 years.
For more information, call CervicalScreen Singapore at 1800 223 1313.

4
Do you know that one in 20 women may develop breast cancer in their life? Nancy shares her advice on screening. MP3 (5.3mb)
5
How is a mammogram done? Does it hurt? Who needs to go for screening, and how often? Find out the answers here. MP3 (4.0mb)
6
Learn why is routine screening important. Find out if the risk of cancer increase with age. Learn more about our BreastScreen programme and subsidised polyclinics. MP3 (5.4mb)

Women aged 50 and older should go for a mammogram every 2 years.
To make an appointment, call BreastScreen Singapore at 1800 333 3030.

7
Choose more than 1000 Healthier Choice Symbol products. Have 2 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. MP3 (5.6mb)
8
Nancy visits a Hawker Centre to sample food from stalls which offer healthier selections. MP3 (4.4mb)
9

Nancy visits a Healthier Restaurant to sample their dishes, and finds out how they can be tasty - as well as healthy.

MP3 (8.7mb)
10
Nancy talks about osteoporosis and how important it is to build strong bones when young. MP3 (8.8mb)
Read more about osteoporosis and building peak bone mass.
11
Nancy discusses depression and its possible causes, such as the loss of loved ones. MP3 (8.6mb)
12
Nancy advises those with depression to seek help early. Their loved ones should give them support. MP3 (7.5mb)
13
Nancy gives tips on how to reduce the risk of being depressed, such as developing healthy relationships and building good mental health. MP3 (8.7mb)

Depression is treatable. See a doctor and seek treatment early.
Talk to someone who can help. Call HealthLine 1800 223 1313.

Copyright HPB and MediaCorp Radio, 2005. For personal listening use only.

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