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...
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...
