Health, Nutrition & Fitness

There are two types of flatfoot; flexible and rigid. Flat foot is an osseous deformity where the arches of the foot collapse allowing the sole to often contact the ground. This can develop from birth or later in life. Flexible flatfoot is where the foot doesn’t maintain its shape. Rigid flatfoot is...

Eating during endurance exercise can sometimes be tricky. You have to maintain adequate energy levels throughout a workout or race; consume the precise proportions of fluids, carbohydrates, and electrolytes. However, eating too many carbohydrates or not drinking enough fluids may result in cramping, fatigue, or impaired performance. Some of the...

A sprain? Ice it. A strain? Ice it. In fact, our first instinct to any kinds of injury, is to put ice on it right away. Icing can be used to reduce swelling and pain, and is thought to help in recovery faster. Even the abbreviation RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression,...

When you've been exercising for more than 60 minutes continuously, you should start considering refuelling options. That would ensure that your energy level remains high and you keep your blood sugar is kept at normal levels, so, those of you gunning to add a half-marathon and marathon finisher tee...

To date, Singapore has only a few prominent brands of sports drinks that often only come in original, lemon or lime flavours. Presented in a refreshing orange flavour, Lucozade is a well known sports drink in the UK, and a favourite among many sportsmen. And good news for us; the...

You add it to your morning cup of coffee or tea. You bake it into pastries, cakes, and cookies. But that's not all. It's also hidden in some of the treats we love, such as sodas, fruit juices, candies, and ice cream. It also lurks in almost all processed...

Don't get us wrong - we're not suggesting you count your calories here. That would most certainly create an unhealthy relationship with food. What you should do is understand what you're fueling your body with and when. How much do we need? As runners, we need more carbohydrates to replenish the depleted glycogen...

Chinese New Year is coming! Some of you may have already started snacking on the chinese new year goodies while the rest of us are still preparing for the festive occasion. Before you start popping those yummy goodies into your mouth, find out how much calories each serving gives you!...