Exercise is Medicine Singapore

17/08/2026

Exercise doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated! 💪🏼✨
What better way to make new friends than our childhood games like hopscotch and chapteh?
Discover fun, accessible ways to stay active! Go easy if you haven’t done these in a while, and remember to do some stretching as warm up

There are many fun and exciting ways to embark on a healthy lifestyle and reap the benefits of physical activity without having to spend a ton of money. Engaging in at least 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly can help prevent Type-2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood p...

11/08/2026

Dragged yourself to work today? Well, this should change your mind! Short bursts of high-intensity exercise throughout the day can have the best payoff in terms of health benefits. Take that brisk walk to refill your water flask, or anything to break the sedentary part of the day (or right about 4pm when we usually reach for snacks). Get up and move today!! Against the grind 💪 If it makes you feel better, the first 2000-4000 steps daily makes the real difference. 😊💯

It is a useful target but consider too how fast you walk. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

04/08/2026

Did you know that staying active is one of the best things you can do to manage chronic disease — at any age?

Clinical Asst Prof Ivy Lim, EIMS Director of Public Outreach, shares why exercise matters for your joints, heart, and overall health, and how to get started safely. The key? Chronic disease is not a barrier to exercise. Start with low intensity exercises and increase gradually.

Research shows that active adults have a 36% lower risk of dying from any cause, and a 31% lower risk of dying from heart disease. That's a compelling reason to get moving!

If you haven't exercised in a while, there's no need to go all out on day one. Start slow and increase the volume of your exercise gradually — there are 4 variables to work with: frequency, intensity, time and type. Change only one at a time.

And even on days you can't exercise, remember that each additional hour of daily sitting is linked to more fat around the heart — so interrupt prolonged sitting by getting up and moving every 30–40 minutes.

Read the full article to find out more! 💪

Learn how exercise can help the elderly manage joint pain and reduce muscle atrophy, with practical tips to get started and stay active.

29/07/2026

EIMS Newsletter 17 is here! We have had a very fruitful year educating the masses about the benefits of physical activity at community events, public forums and even a corporate wellness festival.

We also reinforced our ties with EIM Asia and met with our counterparts from Hong Kong, Japan and Malaysia to exchange professional insights.

Physical activity has an undeniable role to play in health and chronic disease management, and promoting this public health message has been most rewarding.

Read here - https://issuu.com/eimsingapore/docs/eim_singapore_newsletter_issue_17

Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

20/07/2026

🌟 This Friday 24 July marks International Self-Care Day — a symbolic day chosen to remind us that self-care isn't just a trend, it's a 24/7 commitment to our wellbeing! ❤️

World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the importance of self-care, as people are active agents in managing their own health care, through healthy lifestyle choices such as being physically active.

🩺 When we make physical activity part of standard practice, we're prescribing hope, resilience, and vitality. Every consultation is an opportunity to connect our patients with evidence-based movement that fits their abilities and transforms their health journey.

Remember: self-care happens 24/7, and Exercise is Medicine that is always available. 💊

06/07/2026

Monday Warriors! Let’s chase away the lethargy and get moving. Did you know that physical activity can raise your "good" (HDL) cholesterol by 5% to 10% and helps alter how your body processes "bad" (LDL) cholesterol particles? The general recommendation is to aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise weekly (such as brisk walking or cycling).

Physical Activity will never let you down - it’s the best investment you can make.

Dr Mandy, EIMS Deputy Direction of Education, shares more!

29/06/2026

Why Movement is Your Best Medicine. Dr Mandy Zhang, EIMS Deputy Director of Education, shares in this Active Health SG Podcast that exercise is often MORE effective than medication in the Pre-diabetes stage. Lifestyle interventions have been shown to be superior to standard drugs like Metformin in lowering blood sugar, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes.

22/06/2026

Need more proof that exercise is indeed medicine? EIMS Deputy Education Director Dr Mandy Zhang shares how important exercise can be as a lifestyle intervention for someone who has hypertension! Moving more = gaining more control over your medical condition. Sounds like a good deal! Let’s get moving

16/06/2026

School’s out! How about some serious fun and activity? There’s something for everyone ⚽️🏀🏈🎾🏓🏏👧🏻👶🏼👩🏻🧑🏻‍🦱👨🏻‍🦳👵🏻

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15/06/2026

🙌 Wishing all the Dads who've always been our heroes a Happy Father’s Day in advance! 🦸‍♂️

In conjunction with this year’s Men's Health Week, join and make a promise:
🔹 Start that workout you've been putting off
🔹Know your numbers — blood pressure, cholesterol, the health checks
🔹 Talk about your mental health — strength includes vulnerability

To all the fathers, father figures, and men we love: your health matters to your loved ones too. It's about every birthday, graduation, wedding, and grandchild's laugh you'll be there to witness. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

💙👔 Wear blue this Friday, and prioritize a healthy, present you!