When tiny pollutant particles known as particulate matter first became the buzzword in skincare, they first raised concerns in respiratory health. Due to their extremely tiny size, scientists and doctors were worried about how easily they could enter our respiratory tract and cause serious health im […]
Health & Fitness
They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. But as our lifestyles get increasingly sedentary, we’re cooped up indoors facing a computer or mobile device for the majority of the day. And with the combined effects of ageing, the use of contact lenses and improper eye health care, our peep […]
Yong tau foo is a great meal option for those on a diet – you get to customise your meal and choose from a wide variety of fresh (and yummy) ingredients. But how fattening and calorie-laden your bowl is depends on the choices you make. Follow these tips to avoid diet pitfalls the next time yo […]
An overpopulation of invisible, microscopic mites called Demodex living on our skin and even the follicles of our eyelashes is believed to cause a skin condition called rosacea. According to Dr Yanni Xu, medical director at The Urban Clinic Medical Aesthetics , many people who begin to develop rosa […]
While you don’t upsize your meal at the fast food joint, there’s still a high chance that you’re downing more than you should – no thanks to the jumbo portions offered at many eateries. The Health Promotion Board (HPB) says we should get 5 to 7 servings of rice (or other […]
If you’re pressed for time or simply don’t enjoy long workout sessions , you probably know about HIIT (high-intensity interval training) . This form of exercise is so well-known and effective that most people love it, or have at least tried or heard about it. In a short time, it gets y […]
The one skincare product you can’t skip if you want to achieve that K-beauty dewy glow is a good moisturiser. These not only intensely hydrate without being too heavy, they also plump and soften to give you that glass skin effect. (Also read: Tried And Tested: 7 Best Moisturisers For Super Sen […]
Body slams, chokeholds and heaps of close body contact – my first thoughts about Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) from watching a showcase at a fitness studio launch were “brutal” and “a nightmare”, as I wasn’t a fan of contact or combat sports. I avoid them like the plague […]
are a comfortable go-to, but sometimes they can get too hot and uncomfortable. Outdoor workouts, hot yoga , and sweaty gym sessions all call for a pair of shorts instead. Unfortunately, many shorts come with as many bad traits as they do good – tight leg holes, insufficient coverage, and il […]