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7 signs to know we are not exercising enough
Exercises are supplementary activities we do to our body for maintenance or progression of our humanly possible functions and capacities. We do this because most modern activities of daily living are insufficient to provide our musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and neurological systems sufficient stimulus to maintain their function well into old age. We may attribute this to modern conveniences which is both a blessing and a curse. It is more important now than ever that we exercise so that we can maintain our function even when we grow older. Below are 7 signs to know we are not exercising enough.
Are we getting healthier? Trends of Chronic Diseases in Singapore
Every year, the National Population Health Survey is conducted and health and risk factors along with lifestyle practices of Singapore residents are tracked. This blog will highlight the key findings related to chronic diseases specifically high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood cholesterol and obesity. Here’s an overview if you do not have time to read the entire article.
Practical Tips - 5 Ways to get Healthier That We May Not Be Aware Of
There are many factors that can affect health. Most of us know the most common determinants like food and exercise. However, there’s much more to health than what we eat and how we move. In this article, we will explore the various components that make up a healthy lifestyle.
How to prevent frailty in the elderly?
Frailty has associated and accepted as part of aging. Along with frailty, comes increased risks of of falls and reduced physical activity. But it doesn’t have this way. Frailty can be prevent and should be prevented so that we all can age gracefully and lead more fulfilling lives.
How do we tackle sedentary lifestyle in Singapore?
A sedentary lifestyle is very common among people living in a city like Singapore. It is important that we use a stratified approach to ensure the population remains physically active.