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.

Health

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Rallying Hope: Rare Disease Fund’s Tree of Hope Campaign Returns to Support Patients in Need

Melissa Fann
10/12/2025

The Tree of Hope: A Lifeline for Families Facing Rare Diseases The Rare Disease Fund (RDF) has launched the third edition of its year-end giving initiative, Tree of Hope, calling…

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Singapore Records First Cases Linked to Etomidate E-Vaporiser Abuse

Melissa Fann
09/12/2025

Singapore has reported two significant enforcement actions involving etomidate e-vaporiser abuse, highlighting the country’s tightened stance on vaping and the added risks posed by this potent anaesthetic drug. Etomidate, which…

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Lipocavitation Fat Reduction Review at EstheClinic: Does This Non-Invasive Contouring Treatment Work?

Melissa Fann
07/12/2025

My Experience Trying Lipocavitation Fat Reduction at EstheClinic EstheClinic has long been known in Singapore for its non-invasive, technology-driven approach to aesthetics, so I was curious to try one of…

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Anytime Fitness Launches Singapore’s First “Battle of the Purple Champions” Fitness Festival

Melissa Fann
06/12/2025

A New Community Fitness Event to Kick Off 2026 Anytime Fitness is set to make a bold start to the new year with its inaugural large-scale fitness festival, Battle of…

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JIA Group’s Top Chefs Unite for Charity Dinner Supporting Hong Kong Red Cross

Melissa Fann
05/12/2025

A One-Night-Only Collaboration for a Community in Need Some of Hong Kong’s most celebrated culinary talents are joining forces for a meaningful cause this December. On 9 December, JIA Group’s…

Lifestyle

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The Invisible Load: How Mental Overwhelm Breaks Your Body Confidence (Especially for Millennial Mothers)

Melissa Fann
01/12/2025

It’s Not Your Body — It’s Your Bandwidth Sometimes we look in the mirror and think we’re unhappy with our body… when what we’re actually unhappy with is the mental…

Living

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Finally Meeting Dr Pain: My First Visit to end my Pain Journey

Melissa Fann
30/11/2025

For months, I’ve been dealing with recurring abdominal and back pain — sharp, disruptive, and still without a clear diagnosis. After countless visits to A&E, specialists, and even a brief…

Living

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The Future of Ageing Well: New Multi-Region Study Explores What It Means to Thrive in Later Life

Melissa Fann
29/11/2025

A Global Effort to Understand Ageing in a Changing World The Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care (IAIC) marked a major milestone with the launch of its first multi-region study examining…