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...
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,...
