Keep your health in check: Regular check-ups can help detect diseases that show no symptoms

Check-ups help sift out conditions that are not yet showing signs or symptoms. ST PHOTO: JOEL CHAN
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SINGAPORE - Some people may put off medical check-ups as they dread the process or fear hearing bad news, but these are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.

Check-ups help sift out conditions that are not yet showing signs or symptoms, so you can seek treatment early, lowering the risk of complications and improving the overall quality of life.

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