Secrets of the Oldest Living People In The World

There are certain areas in the world where people tend to live longer, healthier lives. Just what are their secrets? We find out from Dan Buettner, bestselling author of ‘The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who Have Lived the Longest’. During the recent launch ceremony of Pleasure Bay Bintan, author Dan Buettner shared his discoveries about the Blue Zones, areas …

How To Stay Healthy During A Vacation

How To Stay Healthy During A Vacation Aah, vacations. You get to pack home unique souvenirs, priceless cultural experiences, incredible memories of the trip … and probably some extra kilos from all that holiday feasting. While the whole point of a vacation is to take a break from stress, it’s not an excuse to take a break from health. Here …

Should Pregnant Ladies Work Out?

When a photo of a heavily pregnant woman named Lea-Ann Ellison lifting 35kg weights was posted on the Internet last September, it sparked a gush of vitriol especially within the mummy community. Many claimed that pregnant women should refrain from doing any form of strenuous physical activity as it would endanger the life of their unborn child. Ellison, however, stuck …

How To Maintain A Healthy Mind & Body

You probably already know all about the physical benefits of exercise, but did you know keeping fit also helps you stay mentally alert? According to a new study conducted by Michigan State University, young adults who were aerobically fit did better on memory tests as compared to their more sedentary peers. However, we also understand that today’s hectic pace of …

Celebrities Love Pilates

The stars we see on TV and magazines are mere mortals too; like the rest of us, they work hard to maintain their physical appearances and state of wellbeing. That’s why it’s probably no surprise that Pilates is often the workout of choice of many health-lovin’ celebrities. Here are what some of them have to say:       Nigella …

The Biggest Myths About Pilates … Debunked!

Pilates is a system of exercises designed to strengthen the body and mind, and was developed nearly a century ago by Joseph Pilates. Although it’s been around for many years and widely practiced all over the world, there are still many misconceptions about Pilates. Today, we clear up the top five myths surrounding Pilates. Myth 1: Pilates is only for …

5 Quick & Easy Health Tips That Will Change Your Life

Who says living a healthy lifestyle is a backbreaking affair? By incorporating a few simple tweaks into your everyday life, you will be guaranteed long-term benefits your body will thank you for. Here are five incredibly easy tips to get you started. 1. Stretch yourself awake The moment you wake up in the morning, spend a couple of minutes doing …

Beauty Cleanse Day 3

Today was my last day of the juice cleanse, and quite honestly it was the hardest. I was so hungry that I already finished 4 of my juices by midday, so I threw away whatever grand plans I had of going to the gym that day. I lay in bed feeling quite cranky (cause that’s what hunger does to a …