Wellness, lifestyle and healthcare products

This domain aims to develop products or programs related to wellness, lifestyle and healthcare. Healthy living and disease prevention are concepts of increasing importance in today’s society. Due to advances in healthcare and technology, the average lifespan of Singaporeans has increased over the recent decades. As a result, there is a great emphasis to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and this has led to the proliferation of wellness centres and anti-ageing technology. The TDC already has several current and future projects in this area and it is increasingly being sought by industry partners to explore health-related research.

Health intervention programs

This domain aims to evaluate wellness, lifestyle and healthcare programs. Example of such programs include the use of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of obesity, effects of exercise on performance and physical function, effects of vibration therapy in the elderly, workplace health programs, health promotion initiative and wellness programs.

Injury prevention and management

Injury is a common daily occurrence affecting both young and old people. Although many injuries can be prevented, injury prevention is a relatively new domain in Singapore. This domain will seek to identify risk factors of injury in different population groups and facilitate activities within the framework of preventing and managing common injuries in the sports, health and leisure context. This domain aims to investigate products such as creams and bandages can reduce the risk of injury and/or enhance the recovery process.