That Queasy Feeling

How to manage motion sickness

You know too well when it’s about to hit. First you start salivating. Nausea and dizziness will slowly kick in. Then you will break out in cold sweat and vomit occasionally. You will feel the world won’t stop swaying and[...]

More than Just Beauty Sleep

The many benefits of a restful shut-eye

One can never overemphasise the importance of sufficient sleep. A study1 held at the University of California, San Diego, and the San Diego VA Medical Center showed the effects of sleep deprivation on the brain. Sleep deprivation has also been[...]

Healthy Festive Eating

Tips to Guilt-free Indulgence during the Chinese New Year Celebration

People tend to indulge in a lot of calorie-rich food during Chinese New Year. While the amount of weight one can put on varies according to individuals, it’s easier to consume more calories than we need during Chinese New Year,[...]

Water Wastage

Tips to limit water usage at home

One of the easiest ways to cool down, freshen up, and rejuvenate is to take a shower. It may be a mundane daily task, but for many, taking a shower is more than just about maintaining personal hygiene. They consider[...]

Frugal and Easy

Tips for budget travel

Decided to stay put in Singapore in 2013 because you think you can’t afford to travel this year? You can see the world without breaking the bank. Read on to find out how you can enjoy a wonderful holiday on[...]

Grey Coverage

Hair colour tips for senior women

Most men can get away with having grey hair. In fact, men who sport silver hair – like Richard Gere and Steve Martin – have the reputation of being called cool and suave. With women, however, it’s a different story.[...]

Altitude Sickness

What To Do When Faced with Mountain Sickness

The recent reports by the media on two Singaporeans – 66-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman who died of altitude sickness at Mt Kailash – have generated tremendous interest and awareness of this condition. This is important as there are[...]

Wound Dressing 101

Keep It Clean and Comfortable

After the initial shock and pain of getting wounded comes the worst part, dressing your wound. Wound dressings are one of the most important parts of wound care. It is necessary to take extra care to clean your wound before[...]

Healthy Valentine

Six healthy ways to spend Valentine’s day

Ever since we can remember, women have been programmed to expect to receive something romantic from men on Valentine’s Day, be it flowers, chocolates, jewelry or dinner dates. Consumerism doesn’t help one bit, making women think that the bigger the[...]

Spic and span

The art of spring cleaning By Maripet L. Poso Dust down the ceiling, wash the windows, change the drapes, and scrub the floors! It’s that time of the year again to let bad vibes out and good luck in as[...]

Binge Drinking

Binge Drinking Live it up without drinking up By Flora Yeo Many of us probably hit the clubs every weekend or fortnight to chill out with our best buds. After rounds of stiff drinks, grooving on the dance floor, the[...]

Fun things to keep your kids active during the holidays

Fun things to keep your kids active during the holidays By Maripet L. Poso The kids are on school holiday break. You’re excited to have them around the house all day long. You play with them, go shopping together, serve[...]

Mane attraction

Who’s up for an ultimate tress makeover? By Maripet L. Poso Our hair isn’t called our crowning glory for nothing – it shapes, brightens, frames and spiffs up our face. The good thing about it is, just like our wardrobe,[...]

12 Health Tips for Holiday Travels

12 Health Tips for Holiday Travels By Maripet L. Poso The holiday season is upon us, and one of the best ways to celebrate it with loved ones is to go on a holiday trip! Whether you want to embark[...]

Get Travel Shots

Don’t spoil the fun by getting sick on your year end holidays

The one thing you’d never want to happen in your long-planned yearend holiday with the family is to get sick on your trip. Avoid spoiling your (and the rest of the family’s) fun by heeding the doctors’ reminders that Singapore[...]

Guilt-free desserts

With these healthy treats, you can have your cake and eat it, too! By Maripet L. Poso For those of us who have a sweet tooth, nothing beats the feel of that first bite of our favorite treats to get[...]

Mascara madness

Save or splurge on any of these pretty little beauty tubes! By Maripet L. Poso Some opt for lengthening or curling; others go for volumising. Most want to splurge, others simply want a sensible find. Whatever our mascara preference, we[...]

Women, the Best and Worst Gift to Mankind

Women, the Best and Worst Gift to Mankind Women have always been very complicated animals and it did not take long before men started to realize that they must not rely on their own strength, but the divine intervention of…[...]

The Secret To Being Slim & Healthy

The Secret To Being Slim & Healthy Diets can make you crave the food even much more. Perhaps, you feel deprived of not having what you like. You may even feel sorry for yourself. At some point, you cannot stand[...]

Reaching Out

This June, as school vacation draws near, families areplanning for luxurious vacations and the what-nots. Let us all take a step backand remember the less-privileged, the ones who worry even about their nextmeal. Khalisah, a senior social worker at Mo[...]