It is a month of introspection, devotion and self-discipline. Comprising 30 days of abstinence, during Ramadan, it is important to keep your mind and body strong.

I couldn't decide if it was my stomach or mind growling uncontrollably as I glared at the CNG driver who unashamedly asked for a fare that was double than usual.

Ever heard of a food item that promises health and exhibits an exciting play of flavour and colour on our plates?

Mix crabmeat, mince chicken, mince shrimp, an egg, coriander root, garlic, white pepper, salt and 2 tablespoon of bread crumbs.

It is common knowledge that fasting has myriad health benefits. Besides increasing immunity, endurance, and the ability to face challenges, fasting contributes to our outward physical appearance by getting rid of excess fat.

Spread out three layers of newspapers on the floor or your table. Apply generous amounts of oil onto your knife/sickle blade and onto your hands to prevent the sap from sticking to your knife, fingers and hands.

We often spend hours blending out five different eye shadows and perfecting the winged liner, but how often do we actually spend 15 minutes behind this critical organ's health?

The sun has started blazing through the clouds. Consequently, our skins have already started losing its moisture.

The origins of this much loved fruit can be traced back almost 4000 years. In the millennia that followed, the Southeast Asian mango has spread to many parts of the tropical and sub-tropical regions, where the climate suits its growth.

Finely grind cardamom and sugar. Add milk to it and cook the mixture on a low flame until it thickens.

Usually the very mention of this sweet makes us smile unrelentlessly, bringing to mind rewarding images of the sugary, ghee laden, scrumptious treat.

Energy drinks and protein supplements have become increasingly popular amongst youngsters nowadays.

These recipes have been prepared by Md. Erfan Hossain, Executive Sous Chef, Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View.

It is a well researched fact that an unhealthy diet may contribute to developing cancer in the body.

“The treatment of cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach” said renowned oncologist Dr See Hui Ti, and this is exactly where the Parkway Cancer Centre (PCC) at Singapore can come in aide with those diagnosed with the disease.

It has been a long tiring day, the usual tedium of work, tension of getting to places on time, and meeting deadlines—seems life has finally caught you in its sombre reality of being an (apparent) adult? In that moment, imagine something that can bring a smile to your face, especially when accompanied by a grumpy hungry stomach?

The grind of a 9 to 5 job has you recurrently stuck in a grey-white cubicle, devoid of any sign of life, other than a human's.

With the progress of time, we have noticed an increase in growth of restaurants aiming to interact with their customers, rather than simply serving exotic dishes.

Our aversion towards exercise in the first place always helps in piling up excuses for not being able to commit.

Dr Lim Hong Ling is a senior medical oncologist with more than 25 years of experience in the field. In addition to general medical oncology, he has a special interest in lung cancer, as well as head and neck cancers.