which encourages foodservice providers to offer healthier meal options. Diners can easily identify these options with a “Healthier Choice Symbol.” Furthermore, Singapore’s war againstdiabetes, a pressing health concern
Singapore, much like many developed nations, has witnessed an increasing trend in obesity over the past few decades. Urbanization, a shift towards sedentary lifestyles, increased consumption of processed and calorie-dense foods, and decreased physical activity have contributed to this rise. Yet, ...
“Heart rate variability can be measured using a standard electrocardiogram, ECG, or photoplethysmography (PPG) as seen on many smartwatches, smartphones, and fitness trackers,” said Serwer. Many people use an Apple Watch, Fitbit, chest strap, or other fitness tracker to monitor their HRV and...
Research also shows that many of us fall short on quality of sleep too. According to a local study, as many as one in three Singaporeans suffer from a little-known medical condition calledobstructive sleep apnea(OSA)³, a potentially dangerous sleep disorder where a person’s breathing stops...
We believe that many of Singapore government’s attributes and challenges apply to other countries’ public agencies similarly aiming to support rapidly aging populations, cohere culturally diverse populations, make the most of constrained resources, and remain regionally competitive. Th...
What is unclear is the species of the animal protected by this legislation, the type of disability, and the amount of information that must be disclosed to the airlines. Because of these gray areas, many of these protections have been extended to those who may not not truly qualify...
However, many Indigenous peoples are frequently employed in the informal economy or in traditional livelihood activities; thus, they often have irregular income streams and many are paid in kind rather than cash [98] Existing measures of economic status are grounded on a market-oriented perspective ...
Furthermore, the topic of climate change seems to have triggered a surge of interest and research on the topic of sustainable food and sustainable agriculture. However, many of these concepts lack conceptual clarification. Indeed, referring to the issue of sustainable food and its phases, Reisch,...