Active Health SG

12/06/2026

Is medication really the only way to reverse pre-diabetes? Exercise might be one of the most powerful tools you’re not fully using yet.

Dr Mandy Zhang from Changi General Hospital (CGH) shares that exercise should be the main lifestyle intervention for someone who is pre-diabetic, and how consistent movement can be more effective than diabetic medication alone in improving blood sugar control.

💪 Watch the full podcast to learn more: go.gov.sg/podcast-managebetter

💪 Start moving better with Active Health programmes today: go.gov.sg/ahprogrammes

11/06/2026

Looking for a meaningful activity to do with your child during the June school holidays? 🍎

Join us for My Family Journey to Better Health, a fun and interactive parent-child nutrition cook-along session where families will discover how healthy snacking and good sleep can support children's growth, energy, and learning!

Together, you'll learn how to build balanced snacks, pick up simple nutrition tips, and create healthier habits that can be practised at home. Plus, you'll get to prepare a delicious snack to bring home 😋

This is suitable for families with children aged 3–12 years.

Limited slots available! To sign up, visit go.gov.sg/familyjourneybetterhealth

11/06/2026

Visit our Active Health Lab and Nutrition & Wellness Studio at Bukit Canberra this Saturday (13 June), 11am to 1pm, for some fun activities and goodies 🎁 See you there!

🎉 Discover Bukit Canberra: A Day of Fun & Freebies!
Join us for an exciting afternoon of community activities, events, and great rewards at Achieve your Healthy Weight 2.0! Explore the fantastic facilities at Bukit Canberra and take home some amazing perks!

🎁 Grab your goodies!
Come early and complete activities to grab exclusive freebies (while stocks last), including:
* Goodie bags with essentials
* Stainless steel takeaway container
* Automatic Umbrella
* And More!

🏆 Exciting Events & Activities
* Healthy Bento Competition: Show off your nutritious culinary creativity.
* Interactive Quiz: Test your knowledge and win.
* Active Health Community Fitness Challenge: Get moving and crush your fitness goals.
* Wheel of Sure Wins: Spin the wheel because everybody walks away a winner!

📅 Event Details
* Event: Achieve your Healthy Weight 2.0!
* Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026
* Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Location: Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre

See you there! Bring your friends and family along for a vibrant day out.

09/06/2026

FunFam SportFest was a blast last weekend! Our Active Health Community Fitness Challenge (AHrena) took centrestage, challenging participants on the five core components of fitness - cardio, strength, balance, agility and power 💪

Our Active Health Coaches also ran multiple sessions of AH MAP (Mobility Assessment Programme), featuring simple and engaging parent-child exercises to get families moving together.

Lastly, our nutrition booth featured interactive games like “Spot the Difference” and “Nutrition Bingo” to make learning about healthy eating education fun! Participants also picked up simple nutrition tips along the way while enjoying the activities ✨

Want to learn more about Active Health in the community? Visit: go.gov.sg/ah-campaign

Active Parents

08/06/2026

Not sure where to start your fitness journey? Understanding your body is the first step 🌟

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to improve your strength and performance, Active Health assessments help you better understand your body.

With the right insights, you can focus on what matters and train smarter at every stage of your fitness journey!

Your next step starts here. Find the right assessment for you in the comment section below!

05/06/2026

that a simple posture check can fight fatigue? An upright posture improves breathing and circulation, giving you a quick natural energy boost.

Source: Peper, E., Lin, I. M., Harvey, R., & Perez, J. (2017). How posture affects mood and energy. Biofeedback, 45(2), 36–41.

01/06/2026

Not all muscle loss is obvious. Age-related muscle loss can gradually affect strength, balance, and everyday movement over time 👀

Here are 2 quick ways to check your muscle health for yourself or your older loved ones 💪

If you’re a senior looking to take the first step towards better muscle health, FUNCTION (Combat Age-related Loss of Muscle) 1.0, or CALM 1.0, is now available as a standalone programme to get you started!

Through the programme, you will learn safe, guided exercises to build strength progressively and confidently, while better understanding your muscle health along the way.

Find out more at go.gov.sg/functionseries

30/05/2026

It sounds easy… until you try it for yourself 😵‍💫

Put yourself to the test with our brand new Perform Series workout programmes >> go.gov.sg/ahprogrammes

30/05/2026

Come by and catch us this weekend at FunFam SportFest!

Find our Active Health booth and step into the AHrena by looking out for these landmarks shown in the video:
National Family Festival Board → Circular LED Display → FunFam SportFest Arch → Energy Lab (We're here!)

📍 Expo Hall 3
📅 30 - 31 May
🕥 10am - 7pm

26/05/2026

Are you aware of the calories you are consuming? 👀

We asked our Active Health Coaches to guess the number of calories in some popular Singaporean staple foods many of us enjoy everyday.. The answers may shock you!

Many of us overlook our diet and what we eat, despite nutrition being just as important as exercise when it comes to living a healthier lifestyle. 🍽️

Want to find out more and be more mindful about what goes into your body? Check out our brand new Nutrition Programmes >> go.gov.sg/ah-nutrition