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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

Using fun elements such as challenges, goals and rewards, games are playing a significant role in learning, lifestyle management and disease awareness.

The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

Tackling the hottest topic in a sunburnt land

One of the hottest countries on the planet isn’t ready to deal with an inevitable increase in heatwaves, but new research aims to change that.

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Women, elderly, disabled bear the brunt of climate change

A more nuanced approach to policy and applying them could go a long way to helping Indonesia’s most vulnerable cope with the effects of climate change.

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Older people are climate change’s hidden victims

As the planet continues to warm, the livelihoods, health and wellbeing of older adults are increasingly at risk.

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Living long but dying alone in Singapore

Singapore’s longevity success hides a dark side — the lonely deaths of its seniors — exposing a need to address social isolation in its ageing population.

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Burden of loneliness is not older people’s alone

Many parts of society need to come together to better address the problems caused by loneliness in later life.

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Lonely in Malaysia? Relationships and support matter

A significant proportion of Malaysians over 40 are lonely. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk of loneliness.

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Long road ahead for true gender equality

Economic empowerment, targeted legislation and cultural shifts are required to create gender-just societies and restore women’s dignity

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Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters

Living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age. But for that, cultural traditions in Asian societies need to change.

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How to help older Australians cope with disasters

Bushfires can take their toll on the physical and mental health of older Australians, but there are things communities can do to help.

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Empowering older workers amid an ageing workforce

Discovering new ways to empower older employees to find their groove and stay relevant in an ever-changing workplace.

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Generational change and ageing populations

Countries worldwide are grappling with the challenges of an ageing population. So how do we come up with solutions and measures to address this age-old problem?

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