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08/06/2025

“I think it’s on us as individuals and users and how we actually leverage this technology so the technology is serving us not the other way around,” Patel said.”

As wearable technology, like the Oura Ring, becomes more ubiquitous, some users say having so much data about their bodies is making them more anxious.

25/05/2025

“Ageing well isn’t about beating a stopwatch or acing a memory test. It’s about knowing yourself – your body, your mind and your values – and making small, meaningful changes that help you feel more you.”

Ageing well isn’t also just for the elderly — it’s a mindset for every stage of life. Start now, age strong.

Ageing is like a jigsaw puzzle. Physical health, mental agility, emotional balance, social connection – they all matter and they all interact, say these lecturers.

12/01/2025

Staircase climbing can often be faster than taking the lift in certain scenarios (lift waiting time, direct access, etc). Additionally, climbing stairs offers a workout, improving fitness, which is a bonus compared to the passive nature of taking a lift.

This sign makes stairs climbing something negative and different from what we usually recommend to help stay physically active

11/12/2024

Anything extreme is always not good

A new study involving over 83,000 participants found that prolonged standing may not be your best bet. Find out why from local experts.

15/09/2024

While many gyms today are embracing community-building and trendy environments, the most important factor is aligning your fitness routine with your personal goals and preferences. Whether it’s a high-energy hype gym or a more low-key fitness center, the key is to find something that resonates with you and helps you stay consistent.

At the end of the day, fitness is a personal journey. While trends can be enticing, it’s crucial to prioritize what works best for your body, schedule, and mental well-being rather than simply following the crowd.

With their intense solidarity and strict, hyper-focused routines, group fitness classes can also seem intimidating and even “cultish” to outsiders.

10/08/2024

“Losing the ability to drive can significantly impact an elderly person’s quality of life and lead to feelings of isolation and dependency. It is vital to approach this issue with sensitivity and empathy, offering support and alternatives to help maintain a senior’s independence as much as possible.“

Also similarly for seniors that depends the income from driving e.g taxi drivers as there’s impact to their financial status.

Caregivers and family members play a critical role in monitoring a senior loved one’s fitness for driving, says Khoo Teck Puat Hospital’s Dr Claudia Koh.

24/06/2024

“The core of every strength training programme is a concept called progressive overload, in which you gradually increase either the weight, repetitions, difficulty, intensity, or some combination of these.”

Don’t stay the same!

Strength training has many benefits, but none of it happens without progressive overload. Read more at straitstimes.com.

03/06/2024

“Physical activity actually doesn't typically cause a lot of weight loss, which is disappointing when I say that to people,

That’s “because, on average, physical activity helps us to maintain our weight. It does not typically generate weight loss,

“It’s because that in and of itself, it doesn’t lead to significant weight shifts, but it does lead to weight stability,” Dr. Stanford added.”

Physical activity can help reverse prediabetes and lower BP. A Harvard obesity medicine specialist shares what patients should keep in mind.

14/04/2024

“The “up and down, up and down” that can come with trying trendy weight loss hacks can be discouraging, she added.

And for some people, fad diets can lead to an “unhealthy obsession” with unrealistic weight loss and a negative relationship with food, Haller said.”

A viral TikTok trend touts “Oatzempic” as a weight-loss hack. We asked the experts if there’s anything to it.

27/12/2023

BMI provides a general risk factor guide of how your health could be affected if you do not change your lifestyle habits such as physical activity, diet, etc and not to be used in isolation but together with other diagnostic tests

The measure is saddled with scientific and historical baggage - and may not be that useful anyway, says Anjana Ahuja for the Financial Times.

13/10/2023

The need for going beyond BMI. Should use it more as a screening tool rather than a diagnostic tool, to flag those who may benefit from further tests

The main diagnostic test for obesity — the body mass index — accounts for only height and weight, leaving out a slew of factors that influence body fat and health.