My Health
New surgical procedure for presbyopia
With the ageing population increasing, more people when they reach 45 will need help focusing on near objects as they will be suffering from a condition called presbyopia, also known as ‘lau...
Happy feet
Janet Ng (not her real name) loves high heels, and wore them throughout her teaching career. Standing in uncomfortable heels hour after hour took a toll on her feet, and by the time she retired, she...
Don’t forget your teeth!
Singaporeans are not doing a good job in caring for their teeth, according to nine in 10 dentists surveyed by oral care brand Listerine. This includes regular and proper brushing, flossing and...
All in the famili
It is all about the “famili”! That is what Singapore’s first three-generational family fitness club is all about, which was launched by Dynaforce International in collaboration with...
Detection system that saves lives
There have been many reports of elderly who died alone in their flats, unbeknownst to their neighbours until their bodies decomposed and emitted a stench. To prevent such occurrences, a group of...
Sleep problems in seniors
Sleep problems are not just segregated to the youth and the adult population, it can also affect seniors. With increasing age, there is a natural decline in sleep quality and with seniors being...
Looking and feeling good
BY: Eileen Lee Published: October 31, 2010 There comes a time when you look in your mirror and you see a different you. A face that looks like your mother, and good heavens, you notice a wrinkle or...
Living with diabetes
Retiree Lou Phua believes in the 40-40-20 rule. The numbers are not his vital statistics but they represent his vital percentages – 40 percent exercise, another 40 percent medicine and 20...
NTUC Eldercare takes over HSCH
The Henderson Senior Citizens’ Home (HSCH), which has been managed and funded by the Chinese Women’s Association (CWA) since 1978, now has a new owner. Come January 2, the home at Bukit...
A home for life
With 90% of people wanting to spend their golden years in the comforts of their own home rather than in a nursing home, and 8% choosing to spend their twilight years with their children, according to...