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Astigmatism
If you often experience blurred vision, then you may be suffering from astigmatism, an eye disorder that is becoming more common here. If left untreated, what other problems can arise? We check in with an optometrist.
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Nuclear Energy
Singapore is looking into harnessing nuclear energy in the future as a way to reduce its reliance on oil and gas in the future. A nuclear expert weighs the pros and cons of embarking on this game-changing plan for the small island-state.
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LNY Decor
Lunar New Year is just round the corner. What are the trends in creating contemporary decorations and centerpieces? We bring some elegant centrepieces into our studios and get design tips from floral experts.
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Personal Trainer
If you've decided to start to take up an exercise programme and want to do so with the help of a fitness trainer, make sure you do your homework first. That's because some trainers are not as qualified as they claim to be and they can do more harm than good. Our studio guests show you how to determine if a fitness trainer is the right one for you.
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Muse
They pack stadiums to capacity with their brand of classically inspired energetic and extravagant rock. But even though Muse have played to thousands of fans and sold millions of albums - Joanne Leow finds out they are just regular guys at heart.
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Sun Tzu: War on Business
Applying ancient military strategy to the business. That's what a brand new programme jointly commissioned by MediaCorp, BBC Worldwide and the Media Development Authority of Singapore hopes to do.
And the host of this show, "Sun Tzu: War on Business", is Korean-American entrepreneur James Sun who is certainly no stranger to competition, having been one of the top two finalists in a season of Donald Trump's "The Apprentice". He tells us more about the upcoming show.
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Excitable Nerves
Nerves that are damaged through various illnesses are known as "excitable nerves". It's a chronic condition that causes patients to experience strange sensations such as feelings of being burnt, cut by a knife or pierced by nails. A doctor joins us in our studio to tell us more about excitable nerves and what you can do to calm them. |
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Humaneity Foundation
Philanthropist and humanitarian Mark Philpott's motorcycle journeys took him to unexpected places and made a single Cambodian village very special to him. He has since set up the Humaneity Foundation to support a school in Cambodia that is home to some 1000 children there.
And it's not just expertise and finances that Mark is lending to the project- he's about to run an 84 kilometre ultramarathon to show his support for the cause. He joins us in the studio to tell us more.
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Alternative Treatment for Scoliosis
Bracing and surgery are typically the only two options offered by medical doctors to treat scoliosis, which refers to an abnormal curvature in the spine. A degenerative disease, it usually begins at puberty. We talk to a chiropractor who says the cure lies in diet and exercise, and there's no need to use a brace or undergo surgery.
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Autism
Rising levels of autism over recent years have baffled researchers in industrialised countries. Could environmental factors like pesticides and plastics have more of a role to play in causing this brain development disorder? A paediatric neurologist gives his views, and takes us through the new treatment available for children diagnosed with the condition.
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Unexpected Access: Season 2
Going behind the scenes at a food waste recycling plant and witnessing reconstructive surgery had Andrea de Cruz, the host of MediaCorp's television series, "Unexpected Access", facing her worst fears. Andrea talks about her experiences filming in places that would ordinarily be out of bounds to most of us.
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Cause for a Climb
12 people from around the world scaled Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak last month, to raise awareness and funds for the global clean water crisis. Novice climber, Bernise Ang, was one of the group, which also comprised American actress, Jessica Biel and Alexandra Costeau, granddaughter of French explorer, Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Bernise shares with us her high-altitude stories.
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Wildlife Conservation
Poaching, pollution and deforestation are threatening wildlife with extinction. A new agreement signed on Friday between four wildlife conservation groups aims to offer a solution. We speak to group representatives to find out how the deal will do more to protect biodiversity.
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Poorly Made in China
Poisoned baby milk, contaminated pet food and dangerous toys are among the scandals that have raised questions about China's manufacturing standards. A new book out by Paul Midler, "Poorly Made In China", seeks to explain why China has been the source of such troubling product quality failures. We talk to the author about this tell-all book, which has made The Economist's "Best Books of 2009" list.
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The Singapore Air Show
Asia's largest aerospace exhibition, the Singapore Air Show opens next month. What can visitors expect this year? Well, for one, the "F-Triple One Strike" plane will be making its last aerial performance in Asia. We speak to a stunt pilot in this flying machine.
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The Presidential Performance
US President Barack Obama has been in office for a year, with three more to go. How has his foreign policy so far affected Asia and the world? We talk to a political watcher for insights.
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Andrew Bird
Andrew Bird is a multi-talented American musician. Although he was a classically trained violinist, he taught himself a whole range of other instruments. His music draws from gypsy jazz, traditional folk and pop influences that have enabled him to produce a sound that is uniquely his own. Joanne Leow got a chance to see how this singer and multi-instrumentalist puts together his music.
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One Small Step
The space race between America and the Soviet Union is the focus of a 60-minute play, "One Small Step", which features only two actors and an assortment of low-tech props. The cast tell us just how they manage to pull it off.
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Myths about Bone Marrow Donations
There's a shortage of bone marrow donors worldwide and the situation is no different in Singapore. One of the possible reasons is the perception that the procedure to extract bonebmarrow from a donor is excuciatingly painful. A bone marrow expert debunks this myth and then some.
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May Lee
US journalist and television talk show host, May Lee, overcame the odds of being both Asian and a woman in an often unforgiving industry. Now, she's documented her life story in a book titled, "May Lee Live and in Person: It All Begins with Passion". Primetime Morning talks to the television veteran whom many call the Oprah of Asia.
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Slam Dunk!
Singapore's basketball team, "The Singapore Slingers" have won a spot in the finals of the Asean Basketball League. After beating teams from Brunei and Malaysia, the Slingers now come face-to-face with Thailand. With just days to the finals, how is the team preparing? We get on court with the team coach and captain.
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Riding the Waves!
Surfing's the new kid in town on the Singapore island of Sentosa, and Primetime Morning's Steven Chia gave it a go! Join him for a wet and wild time of wipeouts galore - surf's up, dude!
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Buying property in Asia
Any time is a good time to buy property and whether you make money from it depends on whether you're in for the short or long term. That is the view of property expert, Tim Murphy. The seasoned investor has put his real estate experiences into a "how-to" guide on purchasing
property in Asia, and we speak to him for some must-have advice.
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