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A Life of Grit, Grace, and Gratitude
At 65, Mr Pang Kay Chiang continues to shoulder the weight of life with quiet strength. Living alone in a one-room HDB flat and working as a cleaner in a condominium, he undertakes up to five blocks a day — …
How a Resilient Heart Took Patricia to New Heights
Mrs Patricia De Souza cardiac journey began over 15 years ago, when her rising cholesterol levels slowly edged her into high-risk territory. By the end of 2022, her blood tests made the situation clear — she required urgent cardiac intervention. …
Understanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Exercise
Understanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Exercise: What You Need To Know Regular physical activity is essential for a healthy heart, but it is important to be aware of a rare yet serious risk: sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) during exercise. When …
Building Strength After a Sudden Heart Event
Mr Chua Aik Boon’s turning point came in Dec 2020. While volunteering his service, he began experiencing nausea and chest discomfort — symptoms he initially brushed off. A friend recognised the urgency and took him to the National University Hospital …
Heart-Loving Sweet Potato Snow Skin Mooncake
Serves: 16 mooncakes Ingredients (for filling) Sweet Potatoes (Steamed for 45 mins, mashed and cooled), 120g Low-fat Milk Powder, 60g Wheat Starch, 35g Low-fat Milk, 120g Eggs, 3 Reduced-fat Margarine (Melted), 50g Method Combine the mashed sweet potatoes, milk powder, …
What You Need to Know to Protect Your Heart
by Thoo Chuah Many of us believe that if we feel good, we are healthy or that heart disease only affects certain groups. However, the truth is that heart disease doesn’t always show obvious signs and could affect anyone regardless …
Prevention of Heart Disease is a Lifelong Commitment
by Thoo Chuah In an exclusive heartline feature, we sat down with Prof Tan Huay Cheem, Chairman of the Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF), to explore his visionary approach to fostering a heart-healthy Singapore. As Chairman of SHF, Prof Tan Huay …
Singapore Heart Foundation Celebrates 55 Resilient Years of Promoting Heart Health in Singapore
SHF’s three core pillars – Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Resuscitation – have driven its mission to prevent and reduce disability and death due to cardiovascular disease and stroke, from strategic educational initiatives to a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme and initiatives to …
Heart-Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffin
Serves: 18 muffins Ingredients Reduced-fat Margarine, 150g Wholemeal Flour, 250g Baking Soda, 10g Low-fat Milk Powder, 70g Low-fat Plain Yoghurt, 140g Medium Eggs, 4 Medium Bananas, 4 Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 120g Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mash the bananas, …
Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Bliss Balls
Serving Size: 15 Bliss Balls Preparation time: 20 Minutes Ingredients Pumpkin Seeds, 125g Dried Cranberries, 150g Unpitted Dates, ½ cup Rolled Oats, 75g 100% Peanut Butter, 90g Water, 45ml (3 tbsp) *Vanilla Extract, 1 tsp *Vanilla extract only to be …
