How to Make It Through Cold and Flu Season
You may not be able to prevent catching a cold or the flu, but you can greatly reduce your chances and decrease the likelihood that you’ll have a severe case if you do get sick. The well established advice meant to keep you healthy also protects others by reducing the spread of these diseases. Get […]
How to start reading books again as an adult
NEW YORK (AP) — People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again. Curling up with a good book can reduce stress, increase creativity and boost empathy. A recent analysis of U.S. government data found that the percentage of Americans […]
From mindset to microbiome, exercise and diet, here’s how to upgrade your immune system
I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that a megadose of vitamin C will head off my oncoming cold. The thing is, I […]
How to remember your health questions during a doctor’s visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines — or forget to mention a concern. Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation. […]
Why you get constipated when you travel – and how to prevent it from ruining your holiday
“It is not just a casual complaint – medically, this is actually recognised as acute or secondary constipation brought on by environmental or behavioural changes related to travelling.” Dr Chok Aik Yong, medical director at Aelius Surgical Centre at Mount Elizabeth Orchard, explained that “travel constipation” is essentially regular constipation – a medically recognised condition […]
How Nordic countries embrace the long dark winter and beat the blues
The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight — plus months of frigid temperatures — people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues, which can begin as early […]
Nordic people know how to beat the winter blues. Here’s how to find light in the dark
The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight — plus months of frigid temperatures — people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues, which can begin as early […]
How to enjoy plenty of festive treats and still avoid a guilty, sluggish January
Allowing yourself to enjoy all your favourite indulgent goodies, while refraining from overdoing it, is about tuning into what you truly desire, and ignoring everything else. That might sound easy, but it’s a mindset that can take some cultivating. Luckily Claire Turnbull has tips. The festive season is officially here, and with it often comes […]
How to build your personalized ‘longevity toolkit’
Research shows that what you eat, how you move your body, and even who you form relationships with are all important factors for longevity. But, genetics and luck also play a major role in how long you live. There is a lot of advice floating around about how to get healthy and stay healthy — […]
How to spend your golden years – do good
It was good to meet up with some old friends recently, people who were with me in secondary school, half a century ago. But not everybody was there. Quite a large percentage of our year had passed away. Some aren’t well, while others, whether by choice or not, have gone quiet. Most of us are […]