Thought Leadership

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Why Singaporeans need to bone up on muscle wellness, as more become caregivers to loved ones

Why Singaporeans need to bone up on muscle wellness, as more become caregivers to loved ones

Andrea B Maier 2 Aug 2022

Making yourself a priority is not a selfish act, especially when it comes to caregiving. As Singaporeans live longer, millennials and older adults are having to adjust to a role reversal: becoming caregivers to their ageing parents and family members. Professor Andrea B Maier, Oon Chiew Seng Professor in Medicine, Department of Medicine at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and Co-Director at the Centre for Healthy Longevity at NUHS believes that good nutrition, along with regular exercise, can be beneficial for building and maintaining muscle strength, and for a fuller and healthier life in the long run.

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