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Healthier SG

800,000 in Singapore have undiagnosed chronic diseases. How can they be identified and treated?

Screening and detection can help Singaporeans suffering from undaignosed conditions like diabetes to manage them better and avoid complications.
Screening and detection can help Singaporeans suffering from undaignosed conditions like diabetes to manage them better and avoid complications.

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Aqua spinning, wellness workshops: New activities to try with your $100 ActiveSG credits

From high-energy workouts to hands-on learning, ActiveSG’s programmes offer something for everyone.
From high-energy workouts to hands-on learning, ActiveSG’s programmes offer something for everyone.

Kopi, kaya and a longer life: Hawker centres hold the key

Singaporeans rightly see hawker centres as places to get affordable, delicious meals, says the writer.
Singaporeans rightly see hawker centres as places to get affordable, delicious meals, says the writer.

Singapore’s silent crisis: Is grandpa eating well and enough?

Many seniors who live alone eat irregularly, or make do with the simplest of meals.
Many seniors who live alone eat irregularly, or make do with the simplest of meals.

Sumiko at 61: 5 free (or almost free) non-negotiable habits for a longer and healthier life

Research shows that just 15 minutes of daily movement can significantly improve long-term health outcomes, especially in older adults.
Research shows that just 15 minutes of daily movement can significantly improve long-term health outcomes, especially in older adults.

Singapore to recognise family doctors as specialists

The Specialists Accreditation Board will formally recognise family medicine as a speciality from Nov 1.
The Specialists Accreditation Board will formally recognise family medicine as a speciality from Nov 1.

Sumiko at 61: ‘No, your body won’t collapse like a jellyfish.’ How I live with osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a silent disease. In the early stages, it often has no symptoms and may go undetected until a fracture occurs.
Osteoporosis is a silent disease. In the early stages, it often has no symptoms and may go undetected until a fracture occurs.

People aged 40 and above can now redeem discounts of up to $580 to offset MediShield Life premiums

Participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity can earn one Healthpoints which could be used to offset MediShield Life premiums.
Participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity can earn one Healthpoints which could be used to offset MediShield Life premiums.

Japan’s popular tourist spot Okinawa to levy accommodation tax

Okinawa is one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations.
Okinawa is one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations.

Beyond basic blood tests: What add-ons should you get at your next health screening?

ST20250826-202586200198-Lim Yaohui-Akshita Vijay Nanda-anblood/
Mr Adrian Teo, 43, administrative assistant, at Changi General Hospital on Aug 26, 2025.
Mr Teo has elevated levels of lipoprotein (a). Elevated levels of Lp(a) correlate with an increased risk of cardiac disease.
For feature on blood tests beyond the norm - what can these tests tell us and who should get them?
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
ST20250826-202586200198-Lim Yaohui-Akshita Vijay Nanda-anblood/
Mr Adrian Teo, 43, administrative assistant, at Changi General Hospital on Aug 26, 2025.
Mr Teo has elevated levels of lipoprotein (a). Elevated levels of Lp(a) correlate with an increased risk of cardiac disease.
For feature on blood tests beyond the norm - what can these tests tell us and who should get them?
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

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