Health & Fitness

US-based Dental medtech firm SmileDirectClub offers virtual services, consults from new Singapore location

Dental care medtech company SmileDirectClub, a US-based teledentistry pioneer, has opened a new convenient SmileShop location for...

Five better ways for you to get sleep that you need at night

Experts in SE Asia call for regional collaboration in fighting air pollution

Experts from various south Asian countries have emphasised the need for regional coooperation in fighting air pollution and agreed that...

How much time do Indians spend online?

Let's look at how much of their free time Indians spend online and why.

India mulls strict law as attacks on docs by patients’ kin rise

Incidents of murderous assaults on doctors by angry relatives of patients are on the increase in India but hooliganism in hospitals will...

Yoga helping children cope with stress from India’s education system

Examinations are still the cause of tremendous anxiety for the millions of children going through the rigours of an Indian education system....

Pilates helps Indian men and women to battle Fibromyalgia symptoms

Pilates is an exercise style that boosts strength all over the body. It’s world-renowned for its capacity to enhance core strength....

How Can India Overcome an Impending Mental Health Epidemic?

Despite the recent attention and increasing prevalence of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, India continues to struggle....

Cancer ‘thriver’ Vijay Bhat shares his life’s work in promoting holistic healing for those impacted by the disease

Former advertising executive Vijay Bhat, a ‘cancer thriver’, today offers cancer coaching to those suffering from the disease and their...

Busting health and nutrition myths for ensuring greater health among South Asians

The reasons for high rates of diabetes among South Asians are manifold and include innate biological susceptibilities, sedentarism, and...

Some healthy diet choices can help with the problem of malnutrition among the elderly

The issue of malnutrition is one that can be found in many countries across the globe, whether they are developing nations like India or a...

Gandhi museum in South Africa launches new blend of herbal tea named Satyagraha House Tea

​Satyagraha House in South Africa launched a new tea blend inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s approach to diet and nutrition. The blend was...

A mindful guide to awesome yoga studios in Singapore to get your zen on

If you are looking to hop onto the yoga bandwagon, you'll definitely find yourself spoilt for choice.

Weight loss guide: How to consider nutrition and training packages

Have you recently been introduced to a weight loss technique? Wondering how to succeed in the same? Check out this article and you’ll get...

Harvard-Columbia research study indicates yoga can reduce depression

Yoga and controlled breathing reduce depressive symptoms, according to The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine which published...

Indian-origin doctor among ‘Top Doctors in 2016’ by Pasadena Magazine

Dr Vasanti Voleti, an Indian-American paediatrician has been named among the ‘Top Doctors in 2016’ by Pasadena Magazine, announced...

Indian-origin surgeon keeps woman alive without organs for 6 days

In a path-breaking surgery of sorts, an Indian-origin surgeon in Canada has given a new lease of life to a young mother.

Indian-American teenager discovers cost-effective way to make saltwater drinkable

Chaitanya Karamchedu, an Indian-American student from Portland, Oregon, has caught the attention of major technology firms and universities...

Obesity could lead to infertility in couples

As per researchers, couples in which both the partners are obese may take time to achieve pregnancy as compared to the non-obese...

Fast food can do more harm than you can think: Bloomberg

Think twice, the next time you go hogging on burgers and French fries. As per the latest study, fast-food containers that keep cooking...

Is too much screen time ruining your children’s health?

There is substantial research showing how too much screen time and internet use in children is linked to obesity, sleep disorders, anxiety,...

Cancer surgery by Indian-origin doctor to air on UK TV

A surgery performed by an Indian-origin doctor will be aired live on UK TV channel for the first time. This is to highlight the positive...

Singaporeans not getting enough sleep: SingHealth Polyclinics study

As per a study by SingHealth Polyclinics, more than 40 percent of Singaporeans do not get enough sleep on weekdays.

Singapore is Asia’s second most vegan-friendly city: Peta

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) Asia has listed Singapore as Asia’s second most vegan-friendly city for its lively...