4 Reasons Why You Get Sick So Easily and How to Fix It
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4 Common Nutritional Gaps and How They Are Making You Sick
It's too easy to fall back on familiar favorites especially when you eat out often. This limits you...
4 Common Essential Nutrients and Vitamins Men Lack
Most of us know that health is wealth, but the hectic lifestyles and food habits of most men in...
3 Common Essential Vitamins & Minerals Women Lack
Being a woman is hard work. As if pursuing a career and juggling your personal life isn’t tough...
4 Ways Men and Women’s Nutritional Requirements Differ
We come in all shapes and sizes. Naturally, the physical characteristics of our bodies affect our...
10 ways to boost your energy throughout the day
You Snooze, You Lose Whether you work in a MNC or startup, there’re bound to be moments where you...
7 Unhealthy Hawker Dishes You Can Indulge in Moderation
It’s no secret that Singaporeans are a fiercely loyal bunch when it comes to hawker fare. From a...
5 Vitamin Must-Haves For Your 50s
Congratulations on hitting the 50th anniversary of your birth! Did you know that 50 year...
5 Myths About Health Supplements That Are Actually True
Most Singaporeans have probably taken health supplements at least once in their life. Some may even...
4 Ways to Combat a Post-Lunch Coma
We’ve all had moments like these after lunch: head nodding, eyelids drooping and a brain that...
The A-Z of Haze: "M" is for Mask
The haze is back – here’s the A-Z of Haze you must know! "M" is for Mask. Increasingly, it's no...
The A-Z of Haze: "F" is for Frame of Reference
"F" is for Frame of Reference. Many of us have had the uncanny experience of waking up to smog-...
The A-Z of Haze: "A" is for Air Purifiers
The haze is back – here’s the A-Z of Haze you must know! "A" is for Air purifiers. Air purifiers...
Filling the Nutrition Gap – A Nutritionist's Perspective
Many Singaporeans eat out at least 4 times a week. But that can be bad for you....
Completing the Nutrition Gap – A Chef's Perspective
Chef Eric Teo, Hall of Fame inductee at the World Gourmet Summit and President of the...
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How can you reduce Men’s Cancer Risk?
The word ‘cancer’ is perhaps the most dreaded word in the English language. On a brighter...
Vitamins and supplements in pregnancy
Key nutrients during pregnancy Certain nutrients play particularly important roles in your baby...
Prenatal vitamins: Why they matter, how to choose
A healthy diet is the best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need — but even...
Maintaining a Healthy Pregnancy
Health A woman’s good health is essential to the good health of her baby. Women who eat well...
What’s Good for the Heart is Good for the Brain
February inspires talk of the heart. That’s no surprise, since February is American Heart...
Shore Up Your Defenses: What to Eat to Support Your Immune Health
You may take it for granted, but your immune system does battle with potentially harmful...
Spring Cleaning: Renew Your Resolutions
Did you, like so many millions of other people, vow to improve your h…
Freshen Up Your Summer Routine—and Get Healthier!
I. Love. Summer. There’s something about this season—with its breezy, balmy...
5 Things You Need to Do for Healthier Eyes
Full disclosure: I’m wearing glasses as I write this. In fact, if I didn’t, I...
How to Have a Happy, Healthier Vacation
I had the best intentions: I packed my protein powder; I brought my gym clothes (with the...
Strategies to Support Brain Health
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Ways to Make Time for Your Health
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What All Women Should Do for a Healthier Heart
Did you know that a heart attack strikes someone in America every 34 seconds - and that...
7 Ways to Eat Better for Busy Women
Busy women have a lot on their plates. Time spent caring for family, working, and managing...
Mindfulness exercises: How to get started
If you've heard of or read about mindfulness — a form of meditation — you...
Memory loss: 7 tips to improve your memory
Can't find your car keys? Forget what's on your grocery list? Can't remember...
Contact lenses: What to know before you buy
Thinking about trying contact lenses? Contact lenses are more versatile than ever before....
Eye injury: Tips to protect vision
When you think about who's at risk of eye injury, you probably picture workers in a...
Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease
Although you might know that eating certain foods can increase your heart disease risk, it's...
Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol?
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7 Gifts that Get You Healthier, Happier, and Cost You Nothing
It's easy to get sucked into the holiday madness of rushing out to buy gifts for...
How to Fight Middle-Age Weight Gain
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Forget Weight Loss: THESE are the 6 Resolutions you should be making this year
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Commit to a healthier lifestyle with these New Year’s resolutions that will keep your body—and your brain—fit.
The Best Way to Eat for Better Health
You’d like to lose the holiday pounds or take healthier eating to another level in the new...
4 Common Myths About a Healthy Heart—Debunked
When you think about it, our heart is pretty darn amazing. This one little fist-shaped muscle...
Laugh More, Live More: Your Heart Will Thank You
There are plenty of “rules” for healthy living that we’ve all heard about: eat...
6 Surprising Heart-Healthy Foods
You want a healthier heart, and you’re making changes to your diet to support one of your...
Omega-3 in fish: How eating fish helps your heart
If you're worried about heart disease, eating one to two servings of fish a week could...
Nuts and your heart: Eating nuts for heart health
Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can be good for your heart. Nuts, which contain unsaturated...
Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure
Your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with age, but getting some exercise...
Butter vs. margarine: Which is better for my heart?
Margarine usually tops butter when it comes to heart health. Margarine is made from vegetable...
Heart disease prevention: Strategies to help protect your heart
Heart disease may be a leading cause of death, but that doesn't mean you have to accept it...
Nutritious Spin of Favorite Foods
Many of us could use more of the vitamins, minerals and fiber found in whole grains, produce,...
Bad Genes? Tips to Stay Healthy
People often ask me about the dietary supplements I take and which ones I give to my...
Guys: 5 Changes for Better Health
Sure, you know you probably should get healthier but the very thought of doing so can be...
Nutrient Needs Throughout Pregnancy
A balanced diet is the best way for women to get most of the nutrients they need before, during...
Easy Ways to Stay Cool in the Heat
Whether you’re active outdoors or just running errands in the summer heat, you’ve got to keep...
6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy
Feeling tired all the time—or at least, most days? While a visit to your doctor can rule out...
Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
Caffeine can cause a short, but dramatic increase in your blood pressure, even if you don't...
How meat and poultry fit in your healthy diet
Meat and poultry can be valuable sources of protein and other important nutrients, but they can...
6 Smart Swaps for Healthy Aging
Feeling your best is a top priority. That’s why you eat right, exercise regularly, and take a...
Training for Your First Race: Anyone Can Do It
I still remember the feeling: I stood, waist deep, in a lake—wetsuit, swim cap, and goggles...
Why Taking A Break is SO Important!
It’s August—vacation time! Well…maybe not. A recent survey found that...
Exercise and Lifestyle Factors
One of the most important – if not the most important – thing you can do to stay...
Summer: The Perfect Time to Jump-Start Those Resolutions!
Forget New Year’s. I’ve always found that summer is the best time to kick-...
Time to Make vitamin D: Should You Get Some Unprotected Sun?
Call me a sunscreen fanatic. I slather the stuff on myself and my children, and I silently...
Healthy Eating for the Entire Family
If you’re like me, you crave a more balanced life with less to do and more time to relax....
Dietary Supplements for My Family
People often ask me about the dietary supplements I take and which ones I give to my...
Prenatal Vitamins: OK for woman who aren´t pregnant?
Q. Is it OK to take prenatal vitamins if I'm not pregnant and don't plan to become...
Bedtime routines: Not just for babies
Start a relaxing bedtime routine. Do the same things each night to tell your body it's time...
Easy bruising: Common as you age
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Vaccines for Adults: Which do you need?
Wonder which vaccines you need? It can be confusing, especially if you thought vaccines were just...
Walking for fitness? Make it count with a pedometer
Walking can help pave the way to fitness. But are you taking enough steps to get results? Using...
Snack attack? Try these 100-calorie snacks
Healthy snacks can satisfy your hunger and keep you from eating extra helpings at your...
Aerobic exercise: Top 10 reasons to get physical
Regular aerobic activity — such as walking, bicycling or swimming — can help you live...
Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills
Insomnia is a common problem characterized by trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or getting...
Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
Calcium is important for optimal bone health throughout your life. The Institute of Medicine...
Calcium Supplements: Do men need them too?
Q. Should men take calcium supplements? A. Some men may benefit from taking calcium supplements...
Oral health: A window to your overall health
Did you know that your oral health can offer clues about your overall health? Or that problems in...
Calcium: Building better bones
Calcium is a mineral important for developing and maintaining strong bones. If you don't get...
Vitamin D: Essential with calcium
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, helping your body absorb calcium, which in turn helps you...
Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy
Bones play many roles in the body — providing structure, protecting organs, anchoring...
Stress: Constant stress puts your health at risk
Your body is hard-wired to react to stress in ways meant to protect you against threats from...
Job burnout: Spotting it — and taking action
Job burnout is a special type of job stress — a state of physical, emotional or mental...
Stress relievers: Top 10 picks to tame stress
Is stress making you angry, frustrated and irritable? Stress relievers can help restore calm and...
Heart disease prevention: A link to oral health?
Q. Can poor oral health cause heart disease? Will taking care of my teeth help prevent heart...
Strength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthier
You know exercise is good for you. Ideally, you're looking for ways to incorporate physical...
Choosing sunglasses: Is UV protection important?
Q. When you're choosing sunglasses, does UV protection matter? A. Yes, ultraviolet (UV) eye...
Bicycle helmet do's and don'ts
It's a beautiful day for a bike ride. You fill your water bottle, lace up your shoes and...
I'm having trouble sleeping lately. Does this increase my chances of getting sick?
Yes, lack of sleep can affect your immune system. Studies show that people who don't get a good...
Do your sunglasses get the job done?
Sunglasses are more than a fashion statement. When you're shopping for shades, skip...
Sunless tanning: A safe alternative to sunbathing
Don't want to expose your skin to the sun's damaging rays, but don't want to miss out...
The Benefits of Omega-3 Supplements
Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in maintaining cell integrity throughout the body.* Omega-3...
STUDY: Are the Nutrients in Multivitamin Supplements Absorbed?
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Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health
Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being, but it's not always easy to...
Healthy diet: Do you follow dietary guidelines?
You're trying to eat a healthy diet, but you're not sure how much of which nutrients to get. Just...
Skin care: 5 tips for healthy skin
Don't have time for intensive skin care? Pamper yourself with the basics. Good skin...
Herbal supplements: What to know before you buy
Echinacea to prevent colds. Ginkgo to improve memory. Flaxseed to lower cholesterol. The list of...
Stress, depression and the holidays: 10 tips for coping
The holiday season, which begins for most Americans with Thanksgiving and continues through New...
Healthy Vision in the Digital Age
Computers—and all the digital devices we use on a daily basis, be it smartphones or handheld...
Healthy recipes: A guide to ingredient substitutions
Whipping up healthy recipes may be easier than you think. You can make simple ingredient...
8 Things All Women Should Do for a Healthier Heart
Did you know that a heart attack strikes someone in America every 34 seconds—and that many of...
9 Surprising Tips to Help You Stay Healthy
It’s Fall—back-to-school time! And for me, and many parents, that means back-to-me time…time for...
How Many Hours of Sleep are Enough?
Q. How many hours of sleep are enough for good health? A. The amount of sleep you need...
Multivitamin Reduces Cancer in Men
A multi-vitamin a day may just keep cancer away. According to the recent results of a major...
The Benefits of Supplements for Seniors
Today’s elderly may face challenges daily in meeting their nutritional needs. The elderly may...
True or False?: You Must Wait An Hour After Eating Before Swimming
According to experts, there’s no specific time you must wait before heading back into the water...
"Daily Three" to Boost Your Energy
A busy lifestyle can drain your energy on a daily basis. If you’re feeling you need an energy...
Over 50? What Your Body Needs More Of Now
As you age your calorie and nutrient needs change. Thus, your body will need more of certain...
5 Lifestyle Changes that Boost Your Energy
Feeling a little bit sluggish? You are not alone. These days everyone seems to be hyper-busy, and...
Protect your Complexion by Eating Right
Did you know that great skin starts from the inside? It's true: The right combination of vitamins...
Boost Your Energy with Colours
Feeling blue? Maybe it's time to change the colors around you. Many people report that certain...
Facts You Need to Know About Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that normally resides in our body’s bloodstream and...
5 Tips For a More Balanced Diet
Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD
Achieving a balanced diet that includes the vitamins and minerals you may be missing is within reach. Incorporate these 5 easy strategies.
Healthy Vision in the Digital Age
Computers—and all the digital devices we use on a daily basis, be it smartphones or handheld...
6 Smart Swaps for Healthy Aging
Feeling your best is a top priority. That’s why you eat right, exercise regularly, and take a...
Bad Genes? Tips to Stay Healthy
People often ask me about the dietary supplements I take and which ones I give to my...
How to Fight Middle-Age Weight Gain
As if weight control wasn't hard enough for women, getting older makes it even more difficult...
Eat Frozen Produce, Stay Healthy
Valerie Latona
Fresh is great—but frozen is often just as good when it comes to fr…
6 Surprising Heart-Healthy Foods
You want a healthier heart, and you’re making changes to your diet to support one of your...
4 Common Myths About a Healthy Heart—Debunked
When you think about it, our heart is pretty darn amazing. This one little fist-shaped muscle...
The Best Way to Eat for Better Health
You’d like to lose the holiday pounds or take healthier eating to another level in the new...
Forget Weight Loss: THESE are the 6 Resolutions you should be making this year
Valerie Latona
Commit to a healthier lifestyle with these New Year’s resolutions that will keep your body—and your brain—fit.
7 Gifts that Get You Healthier, Happier,…
Valerie Latona
Before you buy any presents for the holidays, read about these free g…
How to Fight Middle-Age Weight Gain
Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD
As if weight control wasn't hard enough for women, getting older makes it even more difficult. Calorie needs decrease with time, and your weight control plan should evolve to reflect each stage of life. You can forget about drastic calorie reduction and excessive physical activity to shed pounds, ho...
7 Ways to Eat Better for Busy Women
Busy women have a lot on their plates. Time spent caring for family, working, and managing...
What All Women Should Do for a Healthier Heart
Did you know that a heart attack strikes someone in America every 34 seconds - and that...
Ways to Make Time for Your Health
You may have strayed from your healthy habits during the summer, but …
9 Surprising Tips to Help You Stay Healthy
It’s Fall—back-to-school time! And for me, and many parents, that means back-to-me time…time for...
Strategies to Support Brain Health
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been enjoying a more relaxed schedule this...
How to Have a Happy, Healthier Vacation
I had the best intentions: I packed my protein powder; I brought my gym clothes (with the...
5 Things You Need to Do for Healthier Eyes
Full disclosure: I’m wearing glasses as I write this. In fact, if I didn’t, I...
How to Makeover Your Diet—in 3 Simple …
Valerie Latona
Eating healthier doesn’t have to be hard — or make you feel depri…
Freshen Up Your Summer Routine—and Get Healthier!
I. Love. Summer. There’s something about this season—with its breezy, balmy...
Spring Cleaning: Renew Your Resolutions
Did you, like so many millions of other people, vow to improve your h…
How to Keep Your Bones Healthy and Stron…
Valerie Latona
I have to be honest: I’ve never really worried about my bones—unt…
Shore Up Your Defenses: What to Eat to Support Your Immune Health
You may take it for granted, but your immune system does battle with potentially harmful...
Why Taking A Break is SO Important!
It’s August—vacation time! Well…maybe not. A recent survey found that...
Training for Your First Race: Anyone Can Do It
I still remember the feeling: I stood, waist deep, in a lake—wetsuit, swim cap, and goggles...
Time to Make vitamin D: Should You Get Some Unprotected Sun?
Call me a sunscreen fanatic. I slather the stuff on myself and my children, and I silently...
Summer: The Perfect Time to Jump-Start Those Resolutions!
Forget New Year’s. I’ve always found that summer is the best time to kick-...