by Eleanor Yap | Jan 30, 2020 | Health
NUS students launched a book of stories to bring awareness and encourage conversations on mental health. Despite increased prevalence of mental health issues, stigma remains a huge barrier towards help-seeking, recovery and inclusion. To raise awareness and encourage...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 23, 2020 | Health
Ministry of Health emphasises that the public adopt good hygiene practices. With now a confirmed imported case of novel coronavirus infection in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) is recommending that Singaporeans avoid travel to the whole of Hubei Province, in...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 22, 2020 | Health
Find out what these are and how men can benefit from them. Testosterone plays a vital role in the libido for men. As men get older, the levels of testosterone in their blood often drop. This has been hypothesised to lead to various things such as decreased...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 17, 2020 | Health
Calling for entries to expand understanding and explanation of Alzheimer’s disease. An estimated 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia at a cost of US$1 trillion to the global economy, according to the World Alzheimer Report 2018 by Alzheimer’s Disease...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 16, 2020 | Miscellaneous
Get some insights from Andrew Scott, co-author of the book, “The 100-year life: Living and working in an age of longevity”, on how you can age well. Andrew Scott’s book “The 100-year life: Living and working in an age of longevity” outlines “the challenges and...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 14, 2020 | Health
One of the lab’s projects will use a robotic arm guided by an AI-powered imaging system to detect early signs of glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), and the Singapore...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 8, 2020 | Health
Nationwide functional screening programme is now on and you can make sure your vision, hearing and oral health are in good health. Project Silver Screen (PSS) is a nationwide functional screening programme for Singaporeans aged 60 and above. It consists of three...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 8, 2020 | Miscellaneous
Herbalife Nutrition study released last year may have some sound advice for this coming Chinese New Year! While Christmas and New Year are times when families come together to celebrate over good food, it seems many tend to abandon their healthy eating and fitness...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 7, 2020 | Miscellaneous
Cedele has a lineup of old favourites as well as some must-try creations. Shower your family and friends with cookies and cakes to traditional Chinese New Year roast meats from Cedele. This year, there is a choice of 14 cookie flavours from classic best sellers to new...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 31, 2019 | Miscellaneous
DBS/POSB has rolled out an AIC e-learning course on dementia to its staff via its cloud-based learning platform. To help raise awareness for a dementia-friendly Singapore, DBS/POSB has rolled out Agency for Integrated Care’s (AIC) Dementia Awareness (Foundation)...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 30, 2019 | Miscellaneous
A Taiwanese health tech start-up hopes to put itself on the map by helping seniors regain mobility in a fun and engaging way. LongGood, a Taiwanese health tech start-up, wants to help seniors regain their mobility in a fun and engaging way through gamified...
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...
