Health

Breakthrough prostate cancer treatment

New treatment option gives hope to advanced prostate cancer sufferers, whose cancer has spread to the bones.

A Sorgen of care

Not many youths consider a career in the eldercare business but not Serene Tan, who has started a business selling innovating mobility aids for seniors.

The ABLEity to live independently

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital’s ABLE Studio has evolved over the years and now serves as one-stop shop for not just the home care and rehab products but also others designed by its staff.

Dealing with back pain

Back pain is common for people of all ages, and sometimes surgery is not the only answer.

Non-surgical treatments for knee osteoarthritis

Surgery may not always be the first step to treat knee osteoarthritis as some have found success going the non-surgical way.

Botox & fillers

You can’t reverse the ageing process, but there are ways you can hide the inevitable signs.

ACES in the hole

The ACES Club, which is mirrored from AARP in the US, is hoping to get older adults to remain relevant and a source of inspiration for their community.

Chronic Kidney Disease – the “silent” disease

Though CKD is asymptomatic (where you do not sense anything wrong), there are ways to keep it at bay or slow it in its track.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Campaign reaches out to younger advocates

This year’s campaign enlists the community to spread the awareness to those 50 and above.

Free cancer screening for those 50

This is part of a year-long collaboration that aims to promote regular cancer screening among older Singaporeans.

Getting socially-engaged

A senior who is engaged with activities tends to be both healthier and happier. As such, four NTU students have made it their mission to keep more seniors active.

Leaving the roost

Mother hen and MasterChef Australia contestant Noelene Marchwicki opens up on her painful experience with empty-nest syndrome.

Knee pain

Many seniors suffer in silence from knee pain and even fewer choose not to undergo surgery.

Is menopause a bad word?

It doesn’t have to be that way for women. It is about understanding the condition and finding ways that work for you in dealing with it.

Skincare 101

Skin woes of a different sort tend to plague those aged 50 and above. Learn tips and products to care for your skin.