Melissa Fann

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Melissa Fann is the founder and editor of The Wellness Insider, an independent Singapore-based wellness media platform founded in 2016. She writes and edits practical wellness content covering health, fitness, food, women’s health, family, healthy ageing and everyday wellbeing, with a focus on helping readers make informed choices in a Singapore context.

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Living with Haemophilia in Singapore: Why Families Are Calling for Support Beyond Medical Care

Melissa Fann
10/04/2026

A New Study Highlights the Everyday Reality of Living with Haemophilia in Singapore Ahead of World Haemophilia Day on 17 April, the Haemophilia Society of Singapore released a national study…

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Wellness Trends Singapore 2026: Why Many People Want to Be Healthier but Still Feel Stuck

Melissa Fann
09/04/2026

Health and wellness continue to rank highly among Singaporeans’ priorities—but intention does not always translate into action. Recent survey findings from Virgin Active’s Wellness Trends Survey, alongside regional research from…

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Signs Hearing Loss May Be Affecting Your Parent’s Memory and Thinking — and the Dementia Risk Families Should Know

Melissa Fann
05/04/2026

Many families assume hearing loss is simply part of ageing. It becomes noticeable, inconvenient, and sometimes frustrating — but rarely urgent. Increasingly, however, researchers and clinicians are treating hearing loss…

Beauty

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Sol de Janeiro Jelly Perfume Balm Launches in Singapore in Three Iconic Cheirosa Scents

Melissa Fann
24/03/2026

Sol de Janeiro has introduced its first-ever solid fragrance format with the launch of the Sol de Janeiro Jelly Perfume Balm, a portable scent designed for easy layering and on-the-go…

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Do Youth Sports Really Build Discipline in Kids?

Melissa Fann
20/03/2026

Why More Singapore Parents Are Turning to Youth Sports In recent years, more parents in Singapore have been enrolling their children in structured sports programmes — not just as an…

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Singapore International Marathon 2026: A New Era for Singapore’s National Race

Melissa Fann
19/03/2026

Singapore’s National Marathon Enters a New Chapter Singapore’s only national marathon is entering a new phase in 2026, with a refreshed identity, a new organiser and a major shake-up in…

Travel

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SEA LIFE Malaysia: A Calm Underwater Break Inside LEGOLAND

Melissa Fann
13/03/2026

A Different Kind of Energy at LEGOLAND A day at LEGOLAND is exciting, colourful and energetic — which is exactly what most children (and adults) expect from a theme park…

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Vicky en France’s Eggshell Membrane Beauty Ritual: A Closer Look at the Jelly Collagen, Peel-Off Mask and Egg Scrub

Melissa Fann
12/03/2026

A Beauty Ritual Built Around Eggshell Membrane As beauty conversations continue shifting toward longevity, clean formulations and more intentional routines, many consumers are also looking for solutions that fit easily…

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Community Initiatives During Shingles Action Week Encourage Seniors to Take Action on Shingles Prevention

Melissa Fann
11/03/2026

A series of community initiatives held during Shingles Action Week aimed to help older Singaporeans better understand shingles and encourage them to speak with their doctors about ways to protect…