The Highlight - Live Carnival!
For the first time, our Pharmacy Week Health Carnival is featuring a hybrid of pharmacy, fitness and nutritional activities to promote holistic healthy living to you. Do join us in-person on 24 September 2022 (Saturday). Bring your friends, neighbours and families along!
And guess what? You can stand a chance to win up to S$200 worth of shopping vouchers at our lucky draw by coming to our carnival*! What's more, at the end of each of our 4 talks, there are also mini quiz questions where prizes can be won by both our physical carnival and livestream participants, so stay tuned!
Keen to find out who is speaking at each event? Check out our esteemed speakers below! Do follow our social media to keep updated with the latest happenings!
Speaker Profiles
9:30AM
Heart Health:
Heart to Heart Talk - The 3 HIGHs >>
Cardiovascular or heart diseases, such as a heart attack or stroke, is the leading cause of death globally. The infamous 3 highs - high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes, significantly increases the risk of these diseases. Adopting a healthier diet and getting sufficient exercise is crucial in reducing these risks!
Talk Objectives:
1. Raise awareness on the importance of cardiovascular health and its complications
2. Encourage eligible people to go for health screening
3. In conjunction with fitness activities and dietary programmes, to educate on how to achieve better cardiovascular health through lifestyle changes
10:15AM
Cooking Healthy with Me >>
Feeling hungry at lunchtime, but not knowing what to eat? Come on over and learn from an expert dietician on how to cook up a storm of fast and healthy meals!
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11:00AM
Bone Health:
The Back-BONE to Good Health >>
Osteoporosis happens when bone mineral density decreases. The bones may become so brittle that an unfortunate fall could cause a fracture. While it affects both men and women, post-menopausal women are at the highest risk. However, not everyone knows about this disease, how they may be at risk and how to reduce this risk.
Talk Objectives:
1. For the audience to gain a better understanding of osteoporosis - What is it? Who is at risk?
2. Educate on screening and diagnosis of osteoporosis
3. Share on preventive and lifestyle measures such as adequate nutrition, exercise and fall prevention methods