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NEWCASTLE: For some, jumping on the scales is a daily or weekly ritual; while others haven’t seen a set of scales for years. Some may still be scarred by memories of being weighed in public with results broadcast to all. So, is it helpful to weigh yourself? And if so, how often should you do it? Studies show self-weighing may help with weight loss, especially for men, say two Australian researchers. For adults carrying excess weight and who are trying to manage their weight, the answer is yes: Weighing yourself regularly can help you lose more weight initially, and keep it off. But for adolescents or those who have experienced disordered eating, it’s best to keep the scales out of sight. MEN RESPOND BETTER TO WEIGH-INS Most studies have investigated the impact of self-weighing along with other weight-loss strategies such as a low-calorie diet. These studies show self-weighing is an inexpensive technique that may help with weight loss and maintenance, particularly for me...

SINGAPORE: It has arguably never been easier to choose healthy options. We know what we should be eating, drinking and doing to keep fit, and the food and sports industries have responded with a raft of new products for every taste from reduced fat muffins to hundreds of calorie-burning classes for every interest and ability level. Chronic diseases in Singapore are on the rise, but there's actions Singaporeans can easily take today to have a healthier heart, says one observer. Even the fast food industry has jumped on the bandwagon. Yet chronic diseases are still on the rise in Singapore. In just one generation, Asia has gone from having one of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world, to one of the highest. And this trend is showing no signs of abating. According to the World Bank, half of all global cases of heart disease will be concentrated in Asia by 2030. And it’s not just heart disease that’s on the rise. There are countless other statistics that all ma...

On Sunday (Mar 15), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against any gatherings of 50 or more people over the next eight weeks, in an effort to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Many public schools, libraries, universities, places of worship, and sporting and cultural institutions have also shut down for at least the next few weeks. These measures are an attempt to enforce distance between people, a proven way to slow pandemics. Experts have also been urging people to practise voluntary “social distancing.” The term has been trending on Twitter, with even President Trump endorsing it on Saturday. Answers to your most common questions about the best practises for stemming the tide of the coronavirus pandemic. Still, people all over the United States have been out in large numbers at restaurants, bars and even sporting events, suggesting more than a little confusion around what social distancing is and who should be practising it. This is deeply worrying, ...

If you are sitting down to read this article , you may be doing your resting wrong, according to a fascinating new study of hunter-gatherer tribespeople and how they idle. The study finds that hunter-gatherers tend to lounge about during the day almost as much as those of us in the developed world. But their approach to inactivity is distinctive, involving no chairs and plenty of squatting. This difference could have implications for our metabolic and heart health and also raises questions about how and why our style of sitting seems to be so unhealthy. Our bodies may be evolutionarily adapted to continual muscular activity, something we don’t achieve with chairs. It is something of a paradox that inactivity is associated with ill health in so much of the world. Rest, after all, seems as if it should be good for us. But study after study links more time spent sitting with increased risks for poor cholesterol profiles, heart disease, diabetes and other conditions, even among peo...

Blue light. Pressing deadlines. The constant buzz of a phone that doesn’t want to stay off. In a 2018 survey conducted by market research firm YouGov , only 48 per cent of the Singaporeans surveyed had the recommended amount of rest, and three quarters woke up at least once in their sleep. Whatever the reason for poor sleep, the effects are undeniably telling. As one of the pillars of health, sleep deprivation can lead to depression, high blood pressure and a compromised immunity , making one more susceptible to falling sick. MegRhythm Good-Night Steam Patch  aims to activate your relaxation point at the base of your neck to lull you into dreamland. Brought to you by MegRhythm. EASING INTO DEEP RELAXATION Your body isn’t a machine, and it doesn’t have an ‘off’ switch to flick at your will. Remember how important it is to warm up before going full swing into a sporting activity? The same applies to sleep. The UK Mental Health Foundation stresses the importance of relaxin...

Whether it's a mole, a pot-wine stain or a Mongolian spot that looks like a perpetual bruise, a birthmark defines its owner. Marilyn Monroe's and Cindy Crawford's face would look remiss without their moles. The collective sighs of K-pop fans might be somewhat diminished without the heart-shaped mark that sits under the right eye of Jay (formerly known as Jin Hwan) from iKON. And might fans be a little less inclined to swoon over BTOB's Ilhoon without his row of five moles that has been dubbed the Ilhoon Constellation? It's all good if you've made peace with your birthmark. But what if the mole, brown patch or red bump on your face affects your self-confidence and how others treat you? CNA Lifestyle finds out from the experts what can be done. We may never know. But what we do know is that birthmarks elicit strong reactions from their owners as well as those around them. Canadian professional dancer Cassandra Naud, 25, who was born with a large, hairy bir...