by Eleanor Yap | Apr 9, 2019 | Health
A team from NTU aims to encourage Singaporeans to take more walks so as to reduce the risk or progression of dementia. Four final-year communications students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are stepping up against dementia by challenging...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 4, 2019 | Miscellaneous
More above 60 were sent to prison and the Drug Rehabilitation Centre last year, according to statistics. More people aged above 60 were sent to prison and the Drug Rehabilitation Centre (DRC) last year, according to a recent newspaper report. Statistics...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 3, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Bringing awareness on ACP in an event one loses his or her mental capacity. Talking about one’s Advance Care Planning (ACP) can be a difficult subject, but not for a team of four final-year Communications Studies undergraduates from Nanyang Technological...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 28, 2019 | Health
A reflection by a physician. BY: Dr Julian Hong There may still be some misconceptions about people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). Allow me as a physician who has looked after PLHIV to share some of my first-hand experiences and hope that we can break down the...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 25, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Inaugural competition by Yishun Health encourages seniors to keep fit and have fun in their golden years. More than 100 seniors, oldest being 84, proved that one can go “faster, higher, stronger” at any age. Jointly organised by Yishun Health, ActiveSG Masters...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 20, 2019 | Inspiring Figures
David Pattiselanno was leading a very active life till an accident made him take a different road. BY: Eleanor Yap David Pattiselanno, 81, was a bit of a daredevil when younger. There wasn’t a challenge he wasn’t up to. In 1960s, thanks to his younger brother’s...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 19, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Installations and interactive activities planned for Our Telok Ayer Stories. Take another look at Telok Ayer through a different lens. As part of Car-Free Weekend, media publisher Our Grandfather Story is having installations and interactive activities...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 13, 2019 | Health
Dementia and depression remain as the top two concerns. With a growing ageing population, there is also concern about seniors and their mental health, including dementia and depression which are said to be the top two mental health concerns amongst seniors. Ageless...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 12, 2019 | Health
Mushrooms are said to be beneficial in possibly reducing the risk of cognitive decline. BY: Eleanor Yap Hail the mushroom as it is now said to possibly reduce the risk of cognitive decline. A team from the Department of Psychological Medicine and the Department of...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 6, 2019 | Miscellaneous
If you suspect that your spouse is having an affair and want to address the issue to salvage your marriage, don’t be rash. Lipstick marks on his collar. The smell of strange perfume on his clothes. One side of a pair of earrings mysteriously appearing on the car seat....
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 4, 2019 | Health
habitat by honestbee has a month-long health-focused campaign called “Get Fresh!” where you can take classes and enjoy healthy food. Fitness and health enthusiasts, grocery and dining destination habitat by honestbee has a month-long health-focused campaign...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 28, 2019 | Health
Studies also show it does not increase LDL “bad” cholesterol levels. The cashew nut can shed its bad reputation as it has been found to contain fewer calories than previously thought. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers from a...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 26, 2019 | Health
The oral medication is available in Singapore via Special Access Program. A new breast cancer drug shown to significantly reduce the risk of cancer recurrence is being made available to women in Singapore via a subsidised Special Access Program. This program provides...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 21, 2019 | Products
Whole coffee beans from Africa and Peru now in Singapore. Cafédirect, the UK’s first *B Corp certified coffee company and the first and largest 100-percent Fairtrade and award-winning company, brings terroir whole coffee beans from the lofty peaks in Africa and Peru...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 21, 2019 | Miscellaneous
The Necessary Stage’s Theatre for Seniors is offering a giveway for its latest production. The Necessary Stage’s Theatre for Seniors (TFS) celebrates its 10th anniversary with its latest production “It Takes All Kinds”, a heartwarming...
