Stay Well to Stay Strong

Practise Good Hygiene
Stay Active
Sleep Better

Living a healthy lifestyle is key to building strength and resilience.

So don’t put your health on pause. Continue practising these healthy habits every day!

Practise Good Hygiene

Hand Washing with Soap

Practise Good Hygine - COVID-19 — Source: Ministry of Health Singapore (MOH)

Your family’s health and protection is literally in your hands. Frequent and thorough hand washing can help fight infectious diseases.

Click the links below to find out more tips on keeping your hands clean:

Eat Well When You’re at Home

The secret to good health lies in your plate. A healthy, balanced meal provides all the essential nutrients your body needs to stay healthy.

Click on the links below for some simple tips to help you plan and prepare balanced and nutritious meals at home!

Healthier Dining Options for Takeaway

Ordering healthier food doesn’t have to be complicated. Just look out for these identifiers for dining options that are both healthier and delicious!

Click the links below for easy hacks on ordering healthier meals:

Eating Well for Seniors

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As we age, maintaining a healthy, balanced diet becomes more important. It is also important to have nutrient-rich meals to stay strong!

Have protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, beans, lentils for stronger muscles. In addition, have one more calcium-rich food such as milk, sardines or taukwa every day for stronger bones. Watch the video above to learn more.

Click on the link below to discover more tips, and to download recipes for delicious nutrient-rich meals!

Diet Tips for Healthy Ageing

Stay Active at Home

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Looking for ideas on how to exercise at home? Put on your favourite music and do some chores or try some body weight-based workouts.

Click the links below for some workout ideas:

Note: Before starting on any workout it is important to prepare your body (warm-up), be aware of your health condition (e.g. pre-existing injuries, hypertension) and take care not to overexert yourself

At-Home Exercises for Seniors

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Seniors can stay active to grow stronger, improve their balance and move with greater flexibility. Try our 7 Easy Exercises. All you need is a sturdy chair! Aim to do these exercises at least twice a week.

You may also try this:

7 Sit Down Exercises

Stay Active at the Office

Office Exercise - COVID-19 — Sitting for long hours at your desk can lead to chronic diseases like stroke and heart attack. Avoid this sedentary lifestyle and stay strong by staying active.

Take a 5-minute walk every hour, get up and stretch or click on the links below for more tips on staying active at work:

Sleep Better

Get a Good Night's Sleep

Good Sleep - COVID-19 — A good night’s sleep can do wonders for your body. Regular, adequate and restful sleep is vital for your overall well-being. It makes you more alert, productive and healthier.

So make sure that you get adequate sleep daily and practise good sleep habits like having a regular bedtime routine and avoiding the use of electronic gadgets before bedtime.

Click on the links below to learn more:

For Adults

Tips and resources for a good night’s sleep

For Children

Storybooks, audio books and reward charts to help children develop good bedtime routines

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Health Promotion Board

MYHEALTH