by Eleanor Yap | May 31, 2019 | Health
Efforts in advocating the harmfulness of tobacco has not reduced the number of smokers globally. To commemorate World No Tobacco Day on May 31, we ask can there be an end to nicotine addiction? BY: Dr Tan Kok Kuan Nicotine in the form of chewing and inhaling smoke...
by Eleanor Yap | May 28, 2019 | Health
To help with the increasing cases of stroke and to help provide long-term care for stroke survivors, S3 has opened its second centre. Stroke Support Station (S3) has officially opened its second Stroke Wellness Centre at Jurong Point to deal with the new cases of...
by Eleanor Yap | May 27, 2019 | Health
The three-year collaboration will have gerontology students put in practice what they have learnt. From mass workout sessions to cognitive activity workshops and health talks, elderly residents living in the east and north-east of Singapore can look forward to...
by Eleanor Yap | May 23, 2019 | Inspiring Figures
This former national dragon boater and national boxer is inspiring others to excel. BY: Eleanor Yap Tan Leong Kok, 61, often tells younger ones, “If Uncle can do it, you too can do it.” He has proven that age is no barrier when it comes to dragon boating and hopes he...
by Eleanor Yap | May 21, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Lonely Planet gives you a guide to tasting whisky, gin, bourbon and more at the world’s best distilleries and bars. Lonely Planet is giving a tour of the best distilleries and bars in 33 countries in its book “Global Distillery Tour”. They will tell you where to go...
by Eleanor Yap | May 16, 2019 | Miscellaneous
The National Heritage Board has a number of activities to engage seniors such as the Reminiscence Walks and the Conversation Starter Kit for Seniors. The National Heritage Board (NHB) offers a number of activities to engage seniors such as the Reminiscence...
by Eleanor Yap | May 14, 2019 | Health
With breakfast being the most important meal of the day, a survey found that Asia-Pacific consumers made decisions ahead of health benefits and nutritional value. Though Asia-Pacific consumers understand the benefits of a healthy breakfast, the majority still...
by Eleanor Yap | May 9, 2019 | Finance
A document where you can appoint someone in case you lose mental capacity. Many people are familiar with a Will – it contains instructions to their loved ones on managing their affairs upon death. But what if you lose mental capacity one day, and cannot make...
by Eleanor Yap | May 8, 2019 | Miscellaneous
National Heritage Board launches programme to help seniors reminisce and spark conversations with others. Tay Yeok Leng, 83, remembers the iron in the Heritage Trunks, part of a programme launched recently by the National Heritage Board (NHB) to help seniors to...
by Eleanor Yap | May 3, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Book launched to share the wisdom from various disciplines on the matter of ageing. “Ageing in Asia: Contemporary Trends and Policy Issues” which was recently launched is a compilation of different authors in various disciplines including economists, architects...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 29, 2019 | Caregiving
National survey shares that 72 percent of persons with dementia feel rejection and loneliness, while 50 percent feel they cannot be open with others regarding their condition. Nearly three in four persons with dementia feel rejection and loneliness, and more...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 24, 2019 | Products
Abbott’s new improved Ensure Life with HMB has more Vitamin D and protein. Abbott has a new and improved Ensure Life nutritional supplement, which is specially formulated with HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) and has more Vitamin D and protein to help in muscle...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 22, 2019 | Health
Nationwide challenge raises awareness on preventing muscle loss and frailty in Singaporean adults. One in two Singaporean adults 55 years and older are either pre-frail or frail. To bring further awareness on the risk of frailty, the Society for Geriatric...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 17, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Seniors can be at risk especially those who have come out of a relationship and get involved in a casual relationship. Seniors can be at risk. Though the prevalence here in Singapore has remained stable, seniors can get HIV especially if they have come out of a...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 12, 2019 | Health
Many are unfamiliar with MGD and are not aware that it is a leading cause of dry eye disease. A new survey conducted by Johnson & Johnson Vision has revealed that seven in 10 Singaporeans regularly suffer from symptoms of Meibomiam Gland Dysfunction or...
