Health

Breast cancer treatment reduced

New radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer patients will cut down the current conventional treatment.

The wonder of whole-grains

Whole-grain foods play a part in lowering the risk of heart disease diabetes and certain cancers. See how you can add it into your daily intake.

A hard lesson to learn

A 65-year-old had a bad fracture five years ago and looking back, she wished she could have done things differently.

Avoid a fracture

Early action to protect bone health is encouraged instead of delaying till after the first bone fracture.

Landmark study on PACG

Singapore scientists are now able to understand the disease better and focus their screenings.

The joys of volunteering

When you volunteer, you give a lot and you get a lot back that is above and beyond money. However, choosing the right volunteering experience is crucial.

Making wishes come true

A youth movement called Project One More Thing helps fulfil wishes of neglected elderly.

FairPrice encourages healthy eating, active lifestyle

Spreading the message of active ageing to staff and customers through a new programme.

Cultivating herbs & bonds

A herb garden tended by residents has beautified a HDB estate and led to the flowering of friendships.

Conquering cancer at 84

A wonderful testimony for elderly cancer patients, U Gyan fought – and won – his battle with rectum cancer.

Youths teach seniors health management

Part of the Council for Third Age’s Intergenerational Learning Programme, youths and seniors gained insight from each other.

Caring for the silver market

Insurance plan covers basic accidental risks that elderly are prone to.

Herbs & nutrition in Chinese medicine

Learn how herbs and nutrition can be combined to ensure good health and prevent illness using the principles of TCM.

Eating out

Eating out has become inevitable for many since we are working long hours. As such, we are also foregoing exercising and eating home-cooked food. So how can we eat healthily and still eat out?

Sex does not need to end

There is no cut-off age to having sex. Knowing that sex has many benefits, you need to be aware of what happens to your body as you age.