The Active Age

15/06/2024

It’s EURO 2024! If you’re planning to round up your mates for a game of football, here are some things to take note of. Stay safe!

14/06/2024

Ladies, are you doing your kegel exercises correctly?

Orchard Clinic shares five common Kegel exercise mistakes and how to avoid them for better pelvic floor health. Read on to find out more!

03/06/2022

Exercising in groups allows for group cohesion. This professor explains what happens when people can’t rely on the support of their exercise group anymore.

18/05/2022

17/05/2022

SINGAPORE: Pineapple leaf fibres could hold the key to cheaper weight-loss supplements with the added benefit of being greener and more sustainable for the environment. The National University of Singapore (NUS) on Tuesday (May 17) said that its researcher

01/05/2022

Survey also finds that 1 in 2 young people aged 15 to 35 has experienced mental health challenges. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

27/04/2022

The repercussions of skipping your annual dental appointments can be far worse when you could be overlooking cavities, gum disease and even oral cancer. CNA Lifestyle talks to some dentists on why it's time to overcome your fear and offers tips on managing anxiety.

22/04/2022

Turns out it wasn’t an ulcer but tongue cancer.

Katie Drablos is relearning to speak and eat after undergoing surgery, chemo and radiation for tongue cancer. Her doctor said she's seen more young people with the disease recently.

16/04/2022

According to a recent investigation by Consumer Reports, PFAs are very much there; in your salad bowl, fry bag, and sandwich wrap.

PFAS are called "forever chemicals" because they’re incredibly persistent. It can take four to 15 years for its levels to reduce by half in the human body, and it can take centuries for the substances to disappear from the environment, researchers said.

31/03/2022

Like it or not, we have been ingesting plastic.

This is the perfect time to trust your gut.

17/03/2022

Runner’s itch, and no it’s not a yearning to go jogging….

It's called "runner's itch" and no, it's not just experienced by runners. CNA Lifestyle asks experts what causes it and what can be done.

11/03/2022

A lack of sleep can alter your mood, motivation, alertness and ability to make decisions. And according to sleep guru Nick Littlehales, if you aren’t getting a chance to mentally and physically recover, you will quickly become a ‘shadow of your former self’.

Nick Littlehales, a sleep guru who helps elite athletes achieve their personal best said people need to stop obsessing over getting eight solid hours of sleep every night.

07/03/2022

Never too old to try something!

What an inspiration.

04/03/2022

“Active ageing is about carrying on with what you have been doing and getting better at it with age. With more life experience and knowledge, I find it easier to learn new things to keep my mind active, whether it’s reading my daughter’s ‘O’ Levels chemistry textbooks or editing, directing and writing the script for a short film.”

For Mdm Margaret Tang, life-long learning lets her pick up new skills and stay in touch with the world . Read more at straitstimes.com.

12/11/2021

"Pandemic or not, preschoolers benefit from active play throughout the day, and children ages 6 to 17 should rack up at least 60 minutes of activity daily, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

After a couple of months of sheltering in place, and with warm weather upon us, your children probably have plenty of excess energy. Here are five suggestions for activities that will get them movi...

11/11/2021

In order to win, their exact vehicle license plate number that has been successfully registered with the Motorist App must coincide with the weekly top 4D number drawn every Sunday night.

Motorist Singapore

Motorist, a Singapore automotive platform, is giving their app users a chance to win up to SGD 2,000 weekly through their campaign

10/11/2021

"Yes, the usual sheltered rooftop bars or binge-watch lists may come in handy, but why not try something new for a change? Before you text your friends to cancel your plans, send this list of indoor activities in Singapore to your group chats for a solid contingency plan."

They say that when it rains, it pours. We can’t agree more! In this case, Singapore’s pouring with cool things to do indoors during thunderstorms. Yes,

09/11/2021

It’s important for women to understand that all women are at risk of developing breast cancer. Age is a key factor in this equation. Equally important to note, is early detection and subsequent treatment can help save lives. Detecting breast cancer early allows for treatment at earlier stages of the cancer, and can improve the odds of survival.

PanAsia Surgery Group

Earlier diagnosis and improvements in breast cancer treatment are resulting in the majority of women surviving a breast cancer diagnosis. The Singapore Cancer Registry shared that 2,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Breast cancer was the leading cause of death by cancer amongst S...