Small steps can lead to big wins. So set some easy and achievable health and fitness goals this coming new year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As women enter their 40s, the natural process of aging (and the beginning of perimenopause) brings a host of new challenges, from maintaining energy levels to preserving muscle strength and cognitive function. Alongside these changes, managing or losing weight becomes increasingly difficult.

As men age, maintaining or losing weight becomes increasingly challenging. This is due to many factors including declining metabolism, decreasing testosterone, and less activity

Maintaining a balanced diet and engaging in regular exercise can be powerful tools in managing weight during the perimenopausal stage, during menopause and post-menopause.

Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman's life, often accompanied by changes in metabolism that can make weight management more challenging.

If you lose more than 5% of your starting body weight over a period of 6 to 12 months or less, it’s important to visit a doctor for an evaluation.

Water retention can be caused by medical conditions, including heart, lung, liver, and kidney diseases. It can also be caused or exacerbated by lifestyle factors. If you’re consistently noticing that you’re retaining more water than you used to, it’s a good idea to visit your doctor. They can assess whether this is caused by a medical condition.

Your overall weight doesn’t reveal the amount of each type of tissue that you have. Measuring your body fat can reveal how healthy your body composition is.

Losing weight after menopause requires a multifaceted approach that includes dietary changes, regular exercise, and possibly medical interventions.

Weight-loss medication may be an option for women struggling to lose weight after menopause

Weight loss programs for couples could make shedding the weight easier, but could also jeopardize the relationship. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls here.

Discover five couples' exercise ideas to stay fit and healthy together. Explore home-based circuit training, long walks, and various sports activities.