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Ready, Get Set, Sail!
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Ready, Get Set, Sail!

Sailors make up almost half of the Singapore contingent participating at the 2016 Olympics. Three of them tell us what it takes to compete at the world’s biggest sporting event.

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6 mins  |
August 2016
Skincare To Help You Fight Against The Damaging Effects Of Air Pollution
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Skincare To Help You Fight Against The Damaging Effects Of Air Pollution

Pollution is waging war on your complexion, new research shows. But derms are finding ways to fight back and win.

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4 mins  |
August 2016
Zoe Pond- McPherson
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Zoe Pond- McPherson

The 26-year-old gymnastics coach beat over 1,400 contestants in the Under Armour Test of Will fitness challenge to clinch the women’s champion title.

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2 mins  |
August 2016
Simple Tips To Live Fully In The Present Moment
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Simple Tips To Live Fully In The Present Moment

Mindfulness is a buzzword these days, but what does it mean exactly? It’s a Buddhist concept that has been revived with a modern twist, and basically means having an awareness of everything that’s going on.

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2 mins  |
April 2017
Practical Tips To Live Well, Laugh Often And Be Healthier
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Practical Tips To Live Well, Laugh Often And Be Healthier

Practical tips to live well, laugh often and be healthier.

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5 mins  |
April 2017
Be Stronger, Live Longer
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Be Stronger, Live Longer

The secret to staying fit is proteins called telomeres that protect your chromosomes from damage. Keep them durable and resilient, and  they’ll ensure you stay hardy and healthy in return.

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3 mins  |
May 2017
The Truth About Crossfit
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The Truth About Crossfit

We come clean about the most misunderstood sport in recent years.

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5 mins  |
May 2017
The Happy Diet
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The Happy Diet

Eating right makes a difference in helping your body burn fat or curb cravings. Here are 10 foods to nosh on.

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2 mins  |
July 2017
Look Great - Be At Your Most Gorgeous!
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Look Great - Be At Your Most Gorgeous!

If you’re after lasting joy and self-confidence, you should follow your own sense of what’s beautiful, new research finds.

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3 mins  |
July 2017
Time To Party
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Time To Party

Look and feel your best this season with these quick fixes.

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3 mins  |
December 2017
Make Every Move Count
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Make Every Move Count

Bet you don’t consider some of these daily activities as exercise. Well, they are – and these smart Samsung gadgets can help you track them, as well as your lifestyle habits.

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4 mins  |
December 2017
The Big Finish
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The Big Finish

Making sure you climax is too important to leave to fate. In a groundbreaking study, researchers asked women what really works for them in bed – and discovered that these four simple moves make all the difference.

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December 2017
Let's Talk About Periods
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Let's Talk About Periods

Aunt Flo isn’t going anywhere, so maybe it’s time you got to know her a bit better.

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5 mins  |
March 2018
Keep Your Hormones On Track And Maximize Your Fitness
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Keep Your Hormones On Track And Maximize Your Fitness

50 minutes – make that your workout time and you’ll maximise your fitness, calorie burn and overall health from head to toe, research finds. Learn how to hit the gym smarter, not harder.

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4 mins  |
September 2016
Bella - “Welcome To My World”
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Bella - “Welcome To My World”

Actress Bella Thorne gets real about where shes at mentally and physically and where shes headed.

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4 mins  |
October 2018
Find Out The Surprising Habit That's Turning Your Teeth Yellow
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Find Out The Surprising Habit That's Turning Your Teeth Yellow

Lounging around has something to do with it.

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August 2018
Dabao-ing Food? Beware of This
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Dabao-ing Food? Beware of This

Are you getting a side of harmful plastic molecules with your fish soup?

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2 mins  |
August 2018
Crush Your Treadmill Time
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Crush Your Treadmill Time

No more flatlining on indoor runs. Use these tricks to re-energise your strides.

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5 mins  |
August 2018
Simple Tips To Curb Your Sweet Tooth
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Simple Tips To Curb Your Sweet Tooth

Consuming too much added sugar only sets the stage for a bevy of health problems like diabetes. It’s time you break that addiction and curb your sweet tooth.

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2 mins  |
August 2018
Simple Tips To Maintain Fabulous and Healthy Hair
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Simple Tips To Maintain Fabulous and Healthy Hair

Should you shampoo your hair daily?

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2 mins  |
August 2018
Keep At It
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Keep At It

Aside from the physical benefits, working out during your period helps counterbalance the mental and emotional side effects of hormonal fluctuations. Here, five reasons why you shouldn’t avoid exercising the next time Aunt Flo comes around.

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2 mins  |
December 2018
Happy New Yee
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Happy New Yee

Cover girl CHARMAINE YEE shares her transformation journey, and how she’s riding on the benefits of a healthy lunch and hard-hitting Muay Thai-inspired workout regimen.

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10 mins  |
December 2018
5 Simple Ways To Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
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5 Simple Ways To Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk

It is still the most common cancer among Singaporean women – and the deadliest. This World Cancer Day (Feb 4), protect yourself with the best and very latest advice.

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4 mins  |
February 2018
Sluggish No More
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Sluggish No More

Beat daytime sleepiness with these tips.

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1 min  |
March 2017
The Hidden Power Of Facebook
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The Hidden Power Of Facebook

This social media platform could actually help you live longer.

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1 min  |
March 2017
Snack Smart
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Snack Smart

Guilt-free munchies – yes, really – you can enjoy before hitting the sack.

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1 min  |
March 2017
Are You Wearing The Right Sports Bra?
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Are You Wearing The Right Sports Bra?

You love to run. So let’s get you a sports bra that can pass our high-intensity support test.

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4 mins  |
July 2016
Fuss-Free Cleaning
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Fuss-Free Cleaning

Claudia Tan Tried A Cleansing Device For The First Time And Is Now A Convert.

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3 mins  |
June/ July 2018
Rita's Role Models
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Rita's Role Models

These are the women – and one man – who inspire Rita to work hard every day to achieve her dreams:

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1 min  |
September 2017
Knock Yourself Out
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Knock Yourself Out

ZARELDA MARIE GOH learns that boxing is one kickass workout, thanks to the fancy footwork and serious punches.

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3 mins  |
September 2017