by Eleanor Yap | Dec 23, 2019 | Miscellaneous
The National Heritage Board’s 19th heritage trail celebrates the rich history of Singapore’s coastal paradise. Back when there wasn’t a Wild Wild Wet or a Downtown East, many Singaporeans would unwind at the Golden Palace Holiday Resort – one of many recreational...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 9, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Approximately 300 seniors and grandparents were invited to a range of festivities including vintage care rides and community performances. Approximately 300 seniors and grandparents were invited to the inaugural Grandparents Day at Selegie in late November to...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 4, 2019 | Health
New data from Temasek Polytechnic shows are that many are unaware flu can affect blood sugar levels and it is effective in protecting themselves. New Singapore research recently revealed a need for improved flu protection amongst those living with diabetes. In...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 2, 2019 | Health
Evidence suggests that Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented, while early diagnosis and access to appropriate care for all types of diabetes can avoid or delay complications. During World Diabetes Day, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) released new figures...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 30, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Singapore’s Giving Week returns for the fifth year to encourage and celebrate individuals, organisations and leaders to share their time, talent, treasure and voice for a good cause. From December 1 to 7, 2019, the national giving movement Giving Week returns for its...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 29, 2019 | Miscellaneous
There are currently 20 to 30 different seasonal fruits and vegetables at the K-Fresh Zones in selected FairPrice outlets and RedMart. If you are looking for Korean seasonal fruits and vegetables, you are in luck. They can now be easily picked up at K-Fresh Zone...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 28, 2019 | Health
Find out what RA is and what physical activities that are recommended for those with RA. After years of full-time work, the Merdeka Generation is looking towards retirement, or have just begun their retirement. In this new chapter of life, many retirees pick up...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 27, 2019 | Products
The new KOKA Baked Multigrain Noodles range are instant, baked and palm oil-free. Want something that is delicious, easy and healthy, and fits into your busy lifestyle? Tat Hui Foods has launched its new KOKA Baked Multigrain Noodles range that comes in three recipes...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 21, 2019 | Health
Philips has launched a heart health quiz to help people recognise risk factors and early symptoms of heart disease. Philips has launched a heart health quiz to increase individual awareness of risk factors and early symptoms and to encourage early detection of heart...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 20, 2019 | Health
This non-invasive targeted therapy treatment will allow cancer patients to have less impotence and reduced urine incontinence. There is currently a new non-invasive targeted therapy treatment for prostate cancer using Robotic High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 19, 2019 | Health
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and often occurs in the knee joint and particularly with increasing age. BY: Dr Edwin Ong What do golf superstar Tiger Woods, basketball legend Kobe Bryant and Hollywood actor Patrick Stewart all have in common? They...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 15, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Celebrate Singapore’s racial and religious harmony through a new programme by the National Heritage Board. Singaporeans will be able to embark on free guided walks along Queen, Waterloo and Bencoolen Streets by the National Heritage Board (NHB) and learn more...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 14, 2019 | Health
This highly contagious disease can lead to health complications and even death in adults. Every year, at least 45,000 adults in the US die from vaccine-preventable diseases. Besides an influenza vaccine, another vaccine to consider is one against measles....
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 14, 2019 | Health
Singapore National Eye Centre marks 20th National Eye Care Day. To mark the 20th National Eye Care Day, the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) will be offering free functional screenings, eye screenings and eye care talks on November 16, 2019 at participating...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 11, 2019 | Inspiring Figures
A panel discussion at ELDEX Asia had four active agers sharing their inspiring stories. It was all about celebrating active agers. Ageless Online held a panel discussion during the inaugural ELDEX Asia that featured four inspiring active agers. One of those who was...
