Learn how to increase health and maximise longevity
The average person will spend around 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. Whether we like it or not, unless we have specifically chosen a more holistic lifestyle, most of us have to contend with daily commutes, late nights, early mornings and hundreds if not thousands of meetings.In the past, offices were places for us […]
The majority of us spend much of our week working, whether from home or in an office setting. When we’re at home we remember to cook our meals, pack our lunches and take ourselves to bed early in order to remain at our best, but sometimes we then fall into a pattern of less healthy […]
6 suggestions that can help you make a positive change for your mental health Give yourself an hour in the morning Limit your time on social media Move your body every day Look after your gut Consider your perspective Talk to someone It used to be a topic that was hardly talked about, but today […]
Although there is no escaping the fact we are in the midst of a pandemic, it is still possible for you to become or stay healthy and fit even without access to your regular gym or normal routine. In fact, it has never been more important to put your health first (and we don’t mean […]
In today’s busy world, and especially over the last year or so, more of us than ever are feeling under some kind of stress. Whether it’s the daily pressure of a demanding job, not being able to see loved ones because of lockdown and travel restrictions or not feeling like a good partner/ parent because […]
The World Health Organization names physical inactivity as one of the leading risk factors for non-communicable disease mortality. Those who are not sufficiently physically active run a risk of death some 20-30% higher than those who do enough exercise. In Singapore, according to the 2018 National Health Survey, over 39% of Singaporeans between the ages […]
It’s easy to gradually slide into being unhealthy without noticing, especially when it happens slowly over time. If you suddenly gained 20kg overnight you’d be shocked, but gaining 50grams a week is unnoticeable. I have been through this myself, slowly going from having a six-pack that I was proud of to finding myself out of […]
We all know we should be getting plenty of sleep. But do we really understand why? Let’s have a look just a few of the many ways the brain is positively affected by better sleep: Better focus Anyone who has ever stayed up all night cramming for a test will agree that it’s very difficult […]
We all know we should eat more healthy food like vegetables and less fried food. You don’t have to be a nutritionist to understand that a grilled salmon fillet with a baked sweet potato and salad is a healthier choice than a filet-o-fish from your favourite fast food joint. But knowing what we should be […]
Lots of people go to the gym and eat healthily so that they can show off a body they are proud of or flaunt a six pack to be the envy of their friends. But the rewards you reap from exercise go much deeper than just physical change and a hot body. Here are 8 […]