Hypertension

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition that can lead to serious health issues such as heart disease and stroke. Regular monitoring and a healthy lifestyle are key to managing hypertension.

Understanding the Condition

High Blood Pressure: Medication

There are many types of medicines available to help lower your blood pressure. It is important to take your blood pressure medication as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Beyond the Numbers: Understanding Hypertension and Taking Charge of Your Health

High Blood Pressure: Healthy Eating Guide

Our everyday diet is important for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. Here are some dietary guidelines for hypertension.

Hypertension

Here are 5 ways to lower your high blood pressure without the help of medicine.

Lifestyle Management

How Parents Can Foster Healthy Screen Use

Healthier SG Screening - National Health Screening Programme

Subsidised health screening for Singapore Citizens.

Manage Your Weight the Healthy Way

It's time to get moving! Regular exercise is your best bet to healthy, sustainable weight management. Skip fad diets and let consistent physical activity do the work!

Healthy yet flavourful: Cooking healthier meals at home

In many Singaporean households, the kitchen is where a family best expresses its love. To Gayathiri Selvam, a 39-year-old manager, cooking for her family is not just about filling their stomachs, but also an opportunity to improve their health and nutrition. Read on to discover why Gayathiri stepped up as family chef after her mother’s health scare — and learn her handy tips for creating your own tasty and nourishing home-cooked meals!

Cultivating Healthy Habits in Your Preschool Child

Overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults. They also run a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes, even at a young age. Find out how you can help your preschool child prevent these conditions by practising healthier lifestyle habits.

Health Can Be Fun and Free

There are many fun and exciting ways to embark on a healthy lifestyle and reap the benefits of physical activity without having to spend a ton of money. Engaging in at least 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly can help prevent Type-2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Check out these 4 low-cost yet fun ideas that can get you moving!

Two Easy Ways to Make Healthier Choices

These days, supermarkets and stores offer drinks and food products with “lower in sugar” and “lower in salt” options. Choose these healthier options whenever they are available.

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Spice Up Your Life: Get Fresh with Herbs

Too much sodium in your diet could cause high blood pressure and increase risk for stroke and heart disease. Read on to find out how you can use garlic, ginger, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass and shallots to slash the salt without foregoing flavour with these fresh herbs that add zest and zing to meals.