by Contributor | Feb 19, 2021 | Inspiring Figures
Seniors embracing ageing through social media are capturing the hearts of fans of all ages globally. ‘Granfluencers’ are social media influencers who are seniors. You can recognise them by their innovative, energetic and positive approach towards embracing life...
by Contributor | Feb 12, 2021 | Health
There are optical aids and other ways where one with low vision can continue to live independently. Low vision refers to vision impairment that cannot be improved by glasses, contacts lens, medication or surgery. A person with low vision can have a variable...
by Contributor | Feb 5, 2021 | Health
Advice on recommended vaccines for seniors and tips for care. Less than one in every four adults aged 65 to 79 will get vaccinated against influenza and other diseases, according to the National Health Population Survey 2018/19. This is a worrying statistic...
by Contributor | Jan 5, 2021 | Health
Four ways to protect yourself and your loved ones naturally. The weather has been getting colder with the January monsoon season upon us. Apart from keeping us wrapped up at home, wind chills can also bring an increased risk of catching the flu due to the...
by Contributor | Dec 22, 2020 | Health
Don’t use this festive season to postpone your healthy choices. With the festive season coming our way, coupled with the stressors from 2020, most people would likely use the holidays as an excuse to postpone their healthy choices, giving up on their current...
by Contributor | Nov 26, 2020 | Health
Find out the different benefits and common errors. Seniors understand that they must stay active to maintain their well-being, but few know how they can get creative with the current situation. While some may still feel scared to go out and do their usual...
by Contributor | Nov 5, 2020 | Health
Take care of your neck skin just like you would with your facial skin. You have your daily skincare routine for your face down to a science and you never leave your house without your sunscreen and moisturiser. Unfortunately, not many people pay equal attention...
by Contributor | Oct 1, 2020 | Health
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a chance to bring awareness and take charge of your health. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women worldwide. Since 2003, it is the leading cause of cancer deaths for females in Singapore....
by Contributor | Sep 16, 2020 | Health
Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Mooncake Festival, is coming up on October 1, 2020. Hear from a dietitian on how you can enjoy the tasty treat in more sensible and healthy ways. Mooncakes are almost synonymous with the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is celebrated on...
by Contributor | Aug 13, 2020 | Health
When one has solitude and time to reflect and think, a problem can arise. BY: Dr Mok Yee Ming Singaporeans are known for several things, but we are particularly known for our passion in shopping and food, and that has been sufficient in filling the lives and thoughts...
by Contributor | Jul 16, 2020 | Reflections
A 76-year-old shares how it was like living 43 years in a kampong, and the simple and tranquil life. I am a fourth-generation member of a family of fishermen. My family lived in the old Kampong Tampines that was once part of Pasir Ris. I have nine brothers and...
by Contributor | Oct 12, 2016 | Health
Common eye conditions to be aware of as one ages and early detection remains key. Like the rest of our bodies, our eyes also undergo a natural ageing process, and if we are not aware and prepared for these changes as we grow older, it can end up being quite a...
by Contributor | Jun 25, 2012 | Health
A wonderful testimony for elderly cancer patients, U Gyan fought – and won – his battle with rectum cancer. Eighty-four-year-old U Gyan from Myanmar was first diagnosed with cancer of the rectum several years ago and had surgery in a hospital in Singapore to...
by Contributor | Jun 11, 2012 | Health
Learn how herbs and nutrition can be combined to ensure good health and prevent illness using the principles of TCM. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a form of health cultivation, illness prevention and treatment of diseases using the innate powers of the...
by Contributor | Apr 20, 2012 | Health
Understanding the fear of cancer. One of the most difficult types of patients that I have encountered are those who do not have cancer but are absolutely convinced that they do. These patients have an excessive fear that they have cancer and tend to present...
