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How to Stay Healthy: Your Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle

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2026/05/18

How to Stay Healthy: Your Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle

If you are wondering how to stay healthy, adopting a healthy lifestyle is essential. Start your journey towards healthy living with these five good habits, designed to support your physical and mental well-being every day:

Good Exercise: Stay active with easy-to-follow fitness tips, exercise routines, and ideas for daily movement that improve your strength and endurance.
Good Nutrition: Eat well with our healthy eating guides, balanced meal plans and local and nutritious recipes to fuel your body the right way.
Good Mood: Learn tips or tools to reduce stress, boost your mood and support mental well-being.
Good Sleep: Understand the importance of quality sleep and get practical sleep tips to help you feel more refreshed and energised each day.
Good Preventive Health: Stay proactive with your health by following recommended screenings and vaccinations.

Download and share these helpful resources with your loved ones to encourage a healthier future together.

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5 Good Habits To Stay Healthy

Discover the foundation of how to stay healthy with our five simple habits. Boosting your overall health and well-being is the first step toward a healthy lifestyle.

English (PDF, 757 KB) 中文 (PDF, 553 KB) Melayu (PDF, 513 KB) தமிழ் (PDF, 541 KB)

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English, 中文, Melayu or தமிழ்.

☝️Take the next steps today!

If you're 40 and above, begin your journey towards a Healthier You with Healthier SG – enrol now for personalised support.

Know Your Numbers, Know Your Health

Knowing your health readings like Body Mass Index (BMI) and Blood Pressure is key to healthy living.

English (PDF, 544 KB)

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☝️Take the next steps today! Start with these simple tools.

Check your BMI: Understand your risk levels and find out your recommended daily calorie intake using HealthHub's BMI Calculator.
Monitor your Blood Pressure: Track your BP with ease using NUHS CHAMP's WhatsApp chatbot. Simply input your BP readings regularly and receive immediate feedback about your BP.

Good Exercise

Benefits of Exercise

Find out how different types of exercise support your health, and discover exactly how much activity you need to stay well and healthy.

English (PDF, 675 KB)

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Not sure where to begin? Start by taking the Get Active Questionnaire to assess your physical condition before engaging in any new physical activity.
Explore fun ways to stay active: Download the Healthy 365 app, to discover workout classes, programmes, resources and other features to help you embrace a healthier lifestyle.

Good Nutrition

Eating Out & Eating Well

Make healthier choices when dining out and pick up smart grocery shopping tips. Good nutrition is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle and ensures you fuel your body the right way.

English (PDF, 675 KB)

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Learn more about the benefits of balanced meals.
Test your knowledge about sugar and salt with our Healthy Living Games.
Make healthier choices by choosing foods with the Healthier Choice Symbol when you grocery shop.
Explore more resources about eating well on National Library Board’s Nourish Your Body learning package.

Good Mood

Keep Calm; Choose Mental Well-Being

Mental well-being is an essential part of how to stay healthy. Explore practical tips to manage stress, care for your mental health, and build the emotional resilience needed for healthy living.

English (PDF, 674 KB)

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☝️Take the next steps today!

Check in on your mental well-being with MindSG’s self-assessment tool.
Find more resources at mindline.sg for mental health support, stress management and self-care.
Check out National Library Board’s learning package about Mind Your Head to navigate yourself around the topic of mental wellness

Good Sleep

Sleep on it: You need your rest

Find out how quality sleep benefits your physical and mental health, and learn exactly how much rest you need to stay well and healthy every day.

English (PDF, 607 KB)

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☝️Take the next steps today!

Try these self-help tools from MindSG for guided imagery, progressive relaxation, mindfulness and deep breathing.
For more serious sleep concerns, consider seeking clinical advice at National University Polyclinics (NUP) or visit NUHS’ dedicated sleep clinics at NUH and NTFGH.
Discover more resources on how to achieve a better quality of sleep with National Library Board’s Sleep learning package.

Good Preventive Health

Early Screening, Lifelong Health

Being proactive is one of the best habits to stay healthy. Learn why regular health screenings matter, which ones are right for your age, and how they support a long-term healthy lifestyle.

English (PDF, 664 KB)

🧠 Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!

☝️Take the next steps today!

Find out which subsidised screening tests you are eligible for and book your screening appointment.
Check if you are at risk of Type 2 diabetes here and take early action.
Manage your health goals with Healthier SG and keep up to date with nationally recommended health screenings.

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