by Abriel | Jun 20, 2017 | 2017, Good Health & Well-being
A Singaporean mental-health doyen Kua Ee Heok, 68, included the story of Doctor Jennifer Bute, 70, in his new inspiring book – Colours of Ageing: 30 Years of Research on the Mental Health of the Singapore Elderly. Dr Bute was a British general practitioner who found...
by Abriel | Jun 20, 2017 | 2017, Good Health & Well-being
A study spanning 14 years and counting has found that half of the elderly here are frail — especially the low-income, and those who are single, divorced or widowed — due to factors including malnutrition, lack of exercise and having chronic diseases. A study by...
by Abriel | Jun 20, 2017 | 2017, Good Health & Well-being
According to two studies by National University of Singapore (NUS) released yesterday, older adults from lower income groups – who are single with no formal education – tend to suffer from physical frailty. However, with good nutrition, physical exercise and cognitive...
by Abriel | Jun 20, 2017 | 2017, Sustainable Cities & Communities
In responding to potentially racist remarks, one could either adopt a positive approach that deepens mutual understanding or shut down engagement by telling someone who is offended to be less sensitive. Dr Janil Puthucheary, chairman of racial harmony advocacy group...
by Abriel | Jun 20, 2017 | 2017, Sustainable Cities & Communities
41 student Councillors from Clementi Town Secondary School helped to paint the homes of five underprivileged Muslim households in the Bukit Batok East constituency as part of a youth-driven community service project by the People’s Association. Mr Jerome Chee,...
by Abriel | Jun 20, 2017 | 2017, Climate Action
A new study suggests that nearly one-third of the global population suffers deadly levels of heat for at least 20 days during the year. By 2100, this number could climb above 70 percent with tropical regions being the most affected. This study, published in the...
