When you think about working out, what usually flashes across your mind? Is it the torturous hour on the treadmill where you’re constantly counting down every minute? Or the tear-inducing boredom on the stationary bike? Most people dread exercising, because they think it’s boring, or it’s tiring, or they just plain don’t like it. Granted, exercise …
1. Sarah Kay: If I Should Have A Daughter Spoken word poet Sarah Kay tells the story of her journey from a teenager, when she used to soak up verses at the New York’s Bowery Poetry Club till she became a teacher connecting kids with the power of self-expression through Project V.O.I.C.E. HealthWorks’ Stamp of Approval: Sarah …
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Friends make everything better. Without friends, high school would be a nightmare, eating out would be a lonely affair, and according to this infographic, you probably won’t be as healthy too! According to science, having strong social connections is actually better for you than regular exercise! Or quitting smoking! Imagine that! And that’s not all, this awesome infographic by Happify reveals …
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There’s something special about a very large balloon floating up into the sky. Something very whimsical, which fills you up with hope, and never fails to put a smile on your face. So it’s even better if there are a gazillion of them up in the air! The 7th Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is coming up …
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Sandwiches are some of the easiest things to assemble for a quick lunch, but they needn’t be boring, soggy and blah. The trick for some sandwiches (the ones with sauce and other liquid substances) is to keep the bread / wrap away from the filling until you are ready to chow down. We curated 20 beautiful (and …
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Ladies, you might not want to hear this, but your makeup actually has an expiry date. And that date is not when you finally finish the last drop of that lip gloss from 4 years ago. Unlike food and drinks, makeup doesn’t strike us as something which has a use-by date. I’m sure most girls …
We went to the supermarket the other day and was buried in an avalanche of choices. It took us quite a while maneuvering through everything just to buy a box of margarine. We found several Malaysian favourites and thought we’d do a comparison on them to see which reigns supreme in terms of health value. Here’s …
A Comparison of 14 Margarines in Malaysia: Which Should You Pick? Read More »
Sometimes you just want to munch on something. In times like these, it can be incredibly tempting to rip open a bag of chips or chomp down on some cookies that’ll definitely ruin all your efforts in eating healthier thus far. Well, we have a solution that’s just as delicious! Popcorn! Popcorn is a whole …
Festivities are truly dangerous times for your fitness and health goals. Not only do you have to deal with a thousand and one temptations (pineapple tarts anyone?), you also have to deal with the relatives and party hosts who can’t let you out of their sight until you’ve piled your plate with a generous assortment …
Chinese New Year Survival Guide: How to Stay Healthy & Still Have Fun Read More »
What is love to you? Is it the butterflies in your tummy each time they smile at you? Is it extravagant romantic gestures and love letters? Or is it just a small fire to kindle a lifelong relationship with someone? Many couples who are head over heels in love slowly drift apart after long years …
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