Healthy living
Whether you're trying to lose weight, stop smoking, or need expert guidance for coping with a medical condition, our articles will help you achieve your healthy living goals.
I didn’t know it was perimenopause
The mental and physical changes that occur during perimenopause often go undiagnosed. We ask a gynaecologist to shed light on this frequently overlooked phenomenon.
Unprotected sex? What now?
Don’t panic – there are steps you can take to stay sexually healthy.
5 Things to know if you are new to sex toys
Venturing into the realm of pleasure enhancers can be overwhelming for beginners. We ask an intimacy expert for guidance.
Signs you may be struggling with seasonal affective disorder
Do the bleak winter months drop you into a depression? Maybe you have seasonal affective disorder or SAD.
Do you need a hepatitis shot?
With July 28 being World Hepatitis Day, how much do you know about hepatitis – a potentially deadly liver infection you may carry? Did you know effective vaccines are available?
Gents should practice self-care too
It’s important to take care of yourself so you don’t experience burnout.
How to handle work-related burnout
Work-related stress is on the rise in our tough economy, and left unaddressed can affect your physical and mental well-being.
Do you have low testosterone levels?
The male sex hormone is responsible for everything from facial and body hair to muscle strength and sex drive, and lower levels can affect these and more. But there are ways to treat it.
Having friends is fun, and it’s healthy, too
A strong friendship circle to turn to when life gets tough makes all the difference.
Up your at-home coffee game
Love coffee, but not the cost of a barista-made brew? Here’s how to make a better cup from the comfort of your kitchen.
5 Ways to banish working from home backache
Is working from home (WFH) a pain in the neck (and back, and shoulders)? An ergonomics expert has advice that will keep you productive and pain-free.
5 Quick ways to fire up your sex drive
Relationship issues, stress, tiredness, even an unhealthy diet can cause a drop in your sex drive. Start with these five tips to boost your libido.
How screenings are part of self-care
In recent years, the idea of self-care has become tied to beauty treatments and pampering, or lazy Sundays spent indoors, with scented candles and soothing music playing in the background. While these can be part of nurturing your mental health and wellbeing, when it comes to your physical health, self-care looks different.
5 Things you need to know about STIs
The more you know about sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), the easier it is for you to engage in safe sexual activity and keep both you and your partner in tip top sexual health.
Will antidepressants ruin your sex life?
So you’ve taken the brave step to treat your mental health and have started taking antidepressants. Recently, however, you’ve noticed that things aren’t the same in terms of your sex drive. While this might be related to the antidepressants, here are some important things to consider before you throw away your meds.
Boost your immune system this cold and flu season
Cold and flu season is fast approaching. Stay off the bench with immune-boosting strategies.
Menopause and HRT: Facts vs myths
Hormone replacement therapy has received a lot of bad press, but recent studies suggest that under the right cirumstances HRT can be effective and safe.
Antibiotics and gut health
While antibiotics can be highly effective in treating diseases and saving lives, misusing them can upset the balance of bacteria in the gut, leading to negative health effects.