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How jumping rope became a serious sport that's also great for you

Jump rope is commonly included in fitness routines such as CrossFit and HIIT, and for good reason: It burns more calories than running and it also enhances agility. Here's how to get roped in.

27/02/2025
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Five-time Paralympic gold medallist Yip Pin Xiu will receive S$800,000 for the two gold medals she won at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in August, said the Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC) on Saturday (Oct 16). Leong Jia Yu reports.

04/01/2023 3 mins

Prepod podcast creation Testign

Watching otters before it was cool and petitioning to save Chek Jawa in 2001, wildlife conservationist N Sivasothi, aka "Otterman", has seen it all. From climate apathy to serious activism, CNA's Julie Yoo gets Siva to talk about Singapore’s past and its future in a climate changed world. Get in touch with us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg if you have feedback or ideas. SYYYY

25/01/2024 1 mins

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20/03/2024 3 mins

Is fake meat better for you than real meat? Here’s what we do – and don’t – know

Fake meats are lower in saturated fat than red meat but contain more sodium. But experts say their long-term health effects remain unclear. So where does that leave fake-meat burgers, sausages, nuggets and other products sold by companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods? They are made from plants like soya beans and peas, but they are also highly processed.

07/03/2025