by Eleanor Yap | Aug 13, 2011 | Health
This doesn’t mean no meat but less meat. But you wonder does that mean you will be sacrificing essential nutrients? Find out more about the myths of plant foods. Nowadays lots of people are saying to themselves, “Maybe I should eat less meat”. However, there exist a...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 5, 2011 | Health
Damage caused by glaucoma cannot be reversed, however, once detected, the vision loss from glaucoma can be slowed or stopped. Find out whether you are at risk. BY: Dr Jovina See Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions where the pressure in the eye is too high for the...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 5, 2011 | Finance
Do you look to your golden years with a sense of joy or fear? What kind of retirement do you see for yourself? BY: Robin Ann Rheaume Many people reach retirement age without enough money to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. The situation is often worse for women who,...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 2, 2011 | Products
Apart from ageing, many modern lifestyle choices can lead to a condition called osteoarthritis (OA). A love for food may lead to obesity, which causes stress on the joints. Conversely, sporting activities such as marathons, tennis, badminton and others may amplify the...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 29, 2011 | Health
The elderly are one of the high-risk population groups for developing a gambling problem, which can lead to financial issues and other serious social consequences. Some insights about the problem from a psychologist. BY: Lawrence Tan While gambling is a recreational...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 20, 2011 | Reflections
Author of book, “Good to Go: A Guide to Preplanning for the End of Life”, shares some advice about the importance of pre-planning. BY: Jo Myers Why did I quit a successful radio career to write a book about pre-planning for death? I noticed how survivor...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 14, 2011 | Inspiring Figures
Photographic shop owner, avid photographer and traveler from Malaysia talks about his fascination and passion for tattooing and how it all started amidst the social turbulence in the 1950s. BY: Edna Lam Chan Chee Seng had his first tattoo done when he was 50 – it was...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 2, 2011 | Products
Flexecute, a Singapore-based talent agency, is partnering independent professionals to offer its expertise to companies through flexible work formats, such as advisory, interim management, project deliverables, consulting and on-demand executives. We assist...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 5, 2011 | Health
In Australia, pole walking has become an in-thing to do. We find out more this activity and why it has gotten so popular. BY: Tan Boon Leng Pole walking has grown in popularity in Australia particularly with the seniors. At the Seniors Recreation Council of...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 2, 2011 | Products
There is a new flavour to the SOYJOY fruit soy bar line. SOYJOY Banana, which is baked with natural soy dough and flavoured with fragrant ripe bananas, offers health-conscious individuals with another convenient and delicious choice to the four existing flavours...
by Eleanor Yap | May 2, 2011 | Products
Dermatological-approved Physiogel by Stiefel gives dehydrated and sensitive skin sufferers up to three days protection so their skin can remain healthy and moisturised. It helps restore and cement the outermost barrier of the skin so it retains the skin’s moisture and...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 26, 2011 | Health
Get healthy and at the same time, inspire others to get on the healthy path. BY: Tan Boon Leng With a longer life expectancy, declining birth rate and rapidly greying population, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) has come up with a new initiative to engage and...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 26, 2011 | Inspiring Figures
Losing one’s sight would have fell the most staunchest of men. But for one man, he used that setback to become a champion for the visually-handicapped. BY: Tan Boon Leng When the light of sight went out in 1968, the then 29-year-old, ex-Raffles Institution student Tan...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 2, 2011 | Products
The new ageLOC Transformation daily skincare system by Nu Skin comprises an anti-ageing serum, combination cleanser and toner, and day and night moisturisers. It combines the latest anti-ageing science to target not only the signs, but also the sources of ageing to...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 31, 2011 | Health
Urinary incontinence affects both men and women and it can be at times very embarrassing. Know what it is all about and what your options are when you have it. BY: Dr Chin Chong Min Urinary incontinence is the uncontrolled leakage of urine from the bladder. It...
