by Eleanor Yap | Mar 22, 2011 | Health
A online survey done by a health-education portal finds majority of men view sex as an important indicator of health and well-being. Sexual health is a concern for older men, according to a survey conducted by www.singaporemen.com.sg, a health-education portal for...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 14, 2011 | Health
Though crimes against elderly have gone down, it is still important to stay alert. Here are some tips from the National Crime Prevention Council. The number of elderly victims falling prey to crimes like robbery, snatch theft and cheating last year has gone down by...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 6, 2011 | Inspiring Figures
US cover model Valerie Ramsey has graced many magazines and ad campaigns, as well as runways and TV. And she’s 71! BY: Eleanor Yap Valerie Ramsey is a highly sought-after model that has graced runways, print ads and TV. She has modelled for Lexus and St John’s Knits,...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 2, 2011 | Products
Sony has introduced its latest range of entry-level Alpha cameras – the 290 and the 390. Designed to be lightweight, compact and stylish, the two cameras can easily capture high-resolution images using the 14.2-megapixel (effective) CCD image sensor and BIONZ...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 1, 2011 | Health
An FOBT, a preliminary screening test for colorectal cancer, can help reduce mortality rates. Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) is targeting to screen 35,000 members of the public in its year-long Colorectal Cancer Awareness Campaign (CCAM 2011), which started March 1,...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 17, 2011 | Health
Protect yourself from influenza (flu) this season. And don’t confuse this as a common cold. BY: Dr Sitoh Yih Yiow Every so often we get assailed by news articles of fears concerning influenza epidemics. Many of us may still recall the hype and hysteria over the...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 2, 2011 | Products
The Rexona Dryness Challenge is back and is calling all women to test for the presence of sweat on the underarms after a long day. After taking up the challenge, women will find out that the Rexona anti-perspirant range truly works. Rexona is launching its microsite...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 22, 2011 | Inspiring Figures
Pounding the pavement for a once-a-week run is usually an afterthought for most of us after a busy day at work. But to intrepid 57-year-old Jaffar bin Ahmad who works as an office assistant, running six days a week is just a piece of cake. And he takes part in...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 20, 2011 | Reflections
A poem to convey a message of love from parents to their children BY: Geetika Chawla I dedicate this poem to all the wonderful parents who have done so much to raise their children. I would like to also give a message to the youth of today – please give time to your...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 14, 2011 | Inspiring Figures
Protecting the environment – one man’s sacred cause. BY: Eleanor Yap He is a “25-year-old man trapped in a 61-year-old’s body” according to his wife, and he is passionate about green causes. Some would call that a powerfull mix but for Grant W Pereira, he is...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 4, 2011 | Finance
With most women outliving their husbands who often are the ones taking care of the finances, here are some important points to note so you can be more aware of the finances. BY: Esther Seo On average, most women will outlive their husbands by as much as a decade and...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 4, 2011 | Inspiring Figures
This tireless grandmother knows no bounds and has incredible love for her 11 grandchildren. In spite of her many roles as grandmother, she continues to look forward to being a friend to her grandchildren. BY: Eleanor Yap Zaleha Bte Akbar Ali loves children. When she...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 2, 2011 | Products
Using too many wipes to remove your makeup? Not to worry. Kao Biore’s new Makeup Remover for Eye and Lip easily and effectively removes plenty of makeup in less wipes, and leaves your skin without an oily residue. The remover is specially formulated with a two-layer...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 9, 2010 | Reflections
Retirement does not mean a journey downhill but a life filled with more adventure. BY: Francis Lim People look at retirement in many different ways; some perhaps even with a sense of trepidation and worry. The general perception is that once you have crossed...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 2, 2010 | Products
Sony Ericsson has launched two new Bluetooth headsets in the Bluetooth Noise Shield Handsfree VH700 in the GreenHeart family. Both give consumers wireless freedom and are the first products launched under the Sony Ericsson Extras Talk category. Both are made from...
