by Eleanor Yap | Apr 15, 2012 | Products
Stopping the pain so you can eat and drink with ease. The new and improved Sensodyne potassium range is clinically proven to provide 24/7, effective relief from the pain of tooth sensitivity as well as leaving your mouth feeling clean and fresh. It works deep...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 9, 2012 | Reflections
Been around people who just love to complain and you just want to get as far away from them as possible? Or are you that person? Here’s some advice on how to lessen it. BY: Sunie Levin Kvetch (complain) and you’ll lose your friends. Charlie is a constant...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 9, 2012 | Reflections
Keeping active and finding love in a sport. BY: Sui Chin Han-McKeand At 58, I am probably the world’s oldest female freestyle slalom skater … or at least the oldest in Hyde Park, London. I train with the British team, a small vibrant band of obsessive...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 2, 2012 | Reflections
Family is important during tough times and most importantly, in looking back, it is being able to have prevented the disease from striking early on. BY: Sandra Choo When my father, Choo Chut Pan (left), was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer at the age of 72,...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 2, 2012 | Products
Putting the “fun” into functionality. The Golden Concepts, a new start-up providing innovative products for seniors, has added Switch Sticks to its collection. It was showcased recently at the 50plus Expo. The Switch Sticks are created by UK designers and...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 28, 2012 | Inspiring Figures
A great-grandson shares about his 110-year-old great-grandma and her longevity. BY: Tan Boon Leng She was born just after the turn of the 20th century, in 1902. In April this year, she will be celebrating her 110th birthday! Meet Cheng Mui Keow, who is...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 26, 2012 | Health
As you age, there is a decrease in muscle mass and an increase in body fat. Here’s the good news – you can still shed the extra pounds and we give you some ideas on how to do it. BY: Uma Padmanabhan In contemporary society, age is not merely a number, but an...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 22, 2012 | Health
Bye-bye to the myths of old age, hello to a long lifespan filled with many productive years. BY: Dr Patrick Kee Life does not end at 60. The number of persons aged 65 years and above in the world will increase rapidly in the coming years.They will also...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 20, 2012 | Inspiring Figures
This grandma can definitely get you off your chair and show you a good time with her electric guitar. BY: Cheok Mei-ing Learning to play the acoustic guitar without a musical background when you are 60-something is adventurous, to say the least. If you go on to...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 12, 2012 | Health
There is much that Lim Siew Eng is thankful for and shares not to take good health for granted. BY: Eleanor Yap Lim Siew Eng, 57, a preacher for a Christian organisation, has much to be thankful for. Without her sister collecting an FOBT (Faecal Occult Blood...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 11, 2012 | Reflections
Six memory tricks to help you not forget. BY: Sunie Levin I lost my car keys. I’ve searched everywhere. You know what? It doesn’t matter. I won’t need them until I find my car. My husband laughed until he choked when I told him I was writing this article. I...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 7, 2012 | Health
It is tough nowadays for kids to see their grandparents due to distance and school schedules. However, a bunch of SMU students are determined to bring them together. BY: Eleanor Yap In today’s world, it can be tough seeing Granny or Grandpa. With families...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 6, 2012 | Products
New range of health supplements from the USA. Beauty and health retailer, Watsons, has recently launched a new health supplement brand from USA called Life Nutrition. Founded since 1996, Life Nutrition develops supplements for the different needs of different...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 6, 2012 | Reflections
Getting out of needing and wanting is to achieve financial freedom and no worries. BY: Geoffrey Kung From the news media, there are more and more courses advertised to teach one to ‘get rich’ quick. They promise to show one how to become millionaires or obtain...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 1, 2012 | Health
Mother and daughter join forces to launch an online site selling innovative products for the active ageing population, and at the same time breaking stereotypes to bring a fresh perspective to senior products. BY: Eleanor Yap A new business idea has come...
