Health News - Have you ever noticed a pimple-like bump on your eye and wondered if it may be something serious? It could actually be a stye or a chalazion. They are similar, yet different in conditions. Our eyelids are lined with glands that serve different. Read more at www.tnp.sg
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Health benefits that will spur you to hit the running track
According to a study, runners enjoy a 45 per cent lower risk of mortality from heart disease or stroke, compared with people who do not run. PHOTO: AFP
There is no simpler or cheaper exercise than a daily jog around the neighbourhood
MARIE CHOO
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Running is one of the most popular exercises in the world, not surprising given it is the easiest to pick up and requires minimum gear.
You do not need a gym membership or to own any specialised equipment. All you need is a pair of running shoes and you are good to go.
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Fresh air can help you sleep more soundly. PHOTO: FITBIT
Mar 15, 2021 06:00 am
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With World Sleep Day on March 19, it is time to remind ourselves how we should continue to prioritise our sleep to achieve an optimal quality of life.
Getting our eight hours of quality sleep every night is important as adequate sleep and regular sleep patterns help rejuvenate our mood regulation, cognitive function and overall health.
According to US consumer electronics and fitness company Fitbit s data, Singaporeans slept more last year.
However, we still had one of the lowest sleep durations in the region.
Fitbit recommends five ways to get better quality shut-eye.
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Now that 2021 has arrived and with Covid-19 still not making an exit, will a slew of beauty trends be the way forward?
According to Mr Michael Nolte, creative director of Beautystreams, a forecasting and reference platform for the global beauty industry, the coronavirus will continue to have a large impact on the industry.
He said: In 2020, the industry showed it is indispensable and essential for many reasons, from transforming their businesses to produce essential supplies such as sanitisers. to showcasing how beauty products can lead to physical and psychological well-being.
Niche trends such as sustainability, holisticity and localism, which existed in 2019, have now been accelerated by the pandemic and will become mainstream this year.