5 Awesome Things Material World Tried This Week
What are some of the things got your attention this week? The Material World team shares theirs. Syafiqah is coveting … New Balance Fall Winter 2015 collection “Whether it is a Tumblr phenomenon, or...
View Article5 Lessons In Anti-Ageing You Keep Forgetting
Resident beauty junkie Deborah Tan talks about the anti-ageing tips women keep forgetting. “You should buy hashima when we get to Jurong Frog Farm later,” my sister told me. I gave her a look of...
View ArticleI Thought I Agreed With “Dear Fat People”, And Then…
… I realised how wrong I was. Last week, YouTube comedian Nicole Arbour posted a video “Dear Fat People”, where she went on a six-minute diatribe against obese people. In the video, she says things...
View Article6 Ways The Internet Is Messing With Your Health
It is World Internet Day on October 29, and we would like to take this timely opportunity to remind you of the ways we can possibly get hurt cruising down the Information Superhighway. By Tan Lili Can...
View ArticleWhy Does My Discharge Smell (And Other Questions About Women’s Health) Answered!
Our health should always be our top priority, so why do we still feel so uncomfortable about visiting a doctor? Ok, let’s get honest. Have you ever noticed something unusual about your body — perhaps...
View ArticleCommon Injuries All Runners And Swimmers Need To Know
Running and swimming are among the top three fitness activities in Singapore. What are some related injuries you should watch out for, and what kind of lifestyle changes can you make to prevent said...
View Article4 Things I Learnt Recovering From a Knee Surgery
You can be as positive or as negative about the whole experience as you want, as Denise Li learns. A couple of months ago, I felt something in my knee snap and grind as I was trying to execute a move...
View ArticleAre Lubricants Really Necessary In Your Bedroom?
Vaginal dryness can cause serious discomfort during sex. But are lubricants really necessary? Sex = pleasure, right? Not always, it seems. A recent survey commissioned by female lifestyle brand Smile...
View ArticleEmbarrassing Questions You Would Probably Never Ask Your Dentist
’Fess up: Do you know the proper way to brush your teeth? No shame if you don’t, because you’re definitely not alone! By Tan Lili It’s a rather fascinating phenomenon. A person could be a martial arts...
View Article[Agree To Disagree] I’m Fed Up With The F-Word
Here’s why Vanessa Tai is banishing “fat” from her vocabulary. Scenario 1: You are with a group of loved ones, enjoying a meal of fast food, and taking your time to eat. Scenario 2: You’re late for...
View ArticleHow To Have Your Healthiest Year Yet!
Feeling stressed out or sluggish all the time? Or perhaps you have unbearable period cramps? Traditional Chinese Medicine can help. Here, some brews recommended by the physicians of Eu Yan Sang....
View Article3 Alternative Health Practices: Tried & Tested
Building your immunity doesn’t have to involve popping pills or supplements. People who’ve known me for a long time will probably know I’ve struggled with sinus allergies for as long as I can remember....
View ArticleThe 5 Essential Oils Every Woman Needs
Essential oils: a safe and effective alternative to modern chemical-laden drugs and products OR simply just a hodge-podge of pseudo-science? Deborah Tan interviews avid oil-user Cherie Lim-Tseng on her...
View Article4 Awesome Things Material World Tried This Week
Lots of awesome going on this week! What a way to kickstart the May Day long weekend! Deborah is getting her afternoon tea from … 1872 Clipper Tea at ION Orchard I don’t know how I started drinking...
View ArticlePeriod Cramps? Try These 7 Yoga Poses.
Yoga can help you alleviate those dreaded PMS symptoms. Excruciating cramps, sore backs, and bloat are common problems women face during menstruation. While painkillers and hot water packs help ease...
View ArticleEating Disorders Are On The Rise In Singapore (Here’s Why You Should Care)
Doctors are seeing a rise in eating disorders in Singapore. Why? Eating disorders affect up to 70 million people worldwide. Once thought to be an exclusive female concern, currently, an estimated 10 to...
View ArticleWhat #100DaysOfSweat Taught Me About Life
Can you imagine exercising every day for 100 days? Deborah Tan tried and, although she did not pass the challenge with flying colours, learnt some valuable lessons from it. At the start of the year, I...
View Article8 Ideas To Start Your Mornings Right
With these tips by Ian Tan, Ritual gym’s Programming Director, you’ll always wake up on the right side of the bed. As your body gets more efficient with regular workouts and better food choices, it’s...
View ArticleTop 10 Yoga Poses To Fight Indigestion
Bloated, constipated and distressed? Before gulping down painkillers and laxatives, try these yoga postures to deal with digestive problems. They are relaxing and serve as great workouts! 1. Downward...
View ArticleGymnastics: Not Just Child’s Play
It’ll help you get fit, conquer your fears, and is super fun to boot. Denise Li tried out a session of gymnastics at The Yard and is officially in love. I did gymnastics for a year when I was 10. I...
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