Dr. Kyle Tan, founder NOVI Health and Preventive Medicine Consultant, shares practical strategies for managing weight without compromising the festive spirit in this The Straits Times article.

• Activities like park strolls or nature hikes allow parents to get their steps in while engaging with their children. Pushing strollers, carrying toddlers, or playing at the playground can double as light strength training.

Learn how to stay on track with a diet by knowing where a food falls on the nutrient-calorie density quadrant for a flexible, sustainable dieting approach.

Believing in common nutrition myths can prevent you from achieving your health and wellness goals.

The timing of nutrient consumption is less important than ensuring that you get enough of the crucial nutrients to support recovery and muscle growth.

Sleep helps regulate a number of physiological systems, including glucose metabolism. Poor sleep can exacerbate insulin resistance, impair glucose tolerance, and lead to elevated blood glucose levels.

For individuals with diabetes, the holiday stress can significantly impact blood sugar levels. Holiday stress can impact diabetes management in various ways, including disrupted eating routine, lack of physical activity, and lack of self care.

With over 400,000 Singaporeans living with diabetes, managing this chronic condition is a significant public health challenge. Yet, a Channel News Asia article revealed that a recent YouGov survey commissioned by Abbott highlights a concerning gap between perceived and actual management of diabetes among Singaporeans.

Does being skinny mean that you are off the hook from getting diabetes?

In an interview on CNA Daily Cuts, Dr Sue Anne Toh, endocrinologist and Founder, CEO, and Medical Director of NOVI Health, talked about a growing trend among young Singaporeans.

Calorie counting may help with immediate weight loss, but when it comes to maintaining that weight loss and ensuring overall health, the quality of nutrition, hormone regulation, and metabolism all play important roles.

Diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, is a growing global health crisis driven largely by lifestyle factors.  Singapore’s battle against this chronic disease began in 2016 when the government declared a "war on diabetes." But how much progress has been made, and is there more to be done?

This 14 November marks World Diabetes Day, a global event that is aimed at raising awareness about diabetes and its impact on millions of people worldwide. This year’s theme is “Diabetes and Well-being,” which highlights a crucial message: managing diabetes isn’t just about controlling blood sugar levels. It’s about nurturing your overall physical and mental health to live a fuller, healthier life.

A higher waist-hip ratio (WHR) indicates more abdominal fat relative to your hips, which is a risk factor for several health conditions including cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.

Nutrition and fitness are both important components of health. They work together in synergy to support your well-being and longevity. So if you’re looking to maintain or improve your overall health and wellness, it’s crucial to pay attention to both of these factors.

Metabolic health refers to how well the body is able to use, process, and store energy.

Regular exercise enhances the effectiveness of insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar. Aim for a combination of aerobic and strength/resistance training for optimal results.

Muscle mass loss also makes it harder to continue your weight loss journey, and makes weight regain easier when you stop GLP-1 RAs. Muscle mass also has a negative effect on blood sugar control.

Weight loss can help to balance hormone levels, which makes continued weight loss easier. This can be achieved through lifestyle changes, sometimes along with weight loss medications known as GLP-1 RAs.

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