Health

Celebrating World Cancer Day

The message from the Singapore Cancer Society is to go for regular cancer screening.

Getting your antioxidant fix

Now that you understand the importance of antioxidants so which foods contain them? This is Part 2 of a two-part article.

Antioxidants – the elixir of youth?

Understanding antioxidants and what it does in your body. This is Part 1 of a two-part article.

The exercise advocates

Three retirees share their thoughts on exercise and how seniors can also benefit from it.

Fire-proof your home

What you need to know to help you prevent a fire in your home.

20 proverbs on age, experience & knowledge

The founder of the Indian Proverbs Project shares some proverbs he has collected over the years.

Know your medicines – get it right!

Local survey indicates seniors not using medicines correctly. Here’s what you need to know.

Denture care

Denture wearers should consider the need for adhesives to keep their dentures stable and to have regular checkups.

10 things older people would like younger people to know

As part of a project called The Legacy Project blog, well-known US gerontologist and his team compiled some advice from some US seniors who are over 70.

Arm yourself against the flu

For those over the age of 50 and who have diabetes, it is vital to get a flu shot to reduce the risk of hospitalisation and death.

Stop elderly abuse

With earlier news of an elderly being abused at a nursing home, we find out what the signs and symptoms are so we can stop such abuse.

Going meat less

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.

The silent thief of sight

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.

When gambling becomes a problem

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 activity enjoyed by many, it has also proven to be a devastating problem when […]

Walking to a better 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.