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.

Events & Promos

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Boutiques Singapore Returns with a Festive Shopping Extravaganza for The Gifting Edition 2025

Melissa Fann
07/11/2025

A Celebration of Design, Community, and Creativity Boutiques Singapore returns from 21 to 23 November 2025 at the F1 Pit Building with The Gifting Edition 2025, a festive shopping event…

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Adopt a Bloodbank: Strengthening Singapore’s Lifeline Through Community Partnerships

Melissa Fann
06/11/2025

A Decade of Lifesaving Service and Collaboration To mark Bloodbank@Westgate Tower’s 10th anniversary, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) have announced enhancements to the Adopt…

Health

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New “Cocoon” Programme Offers Holistic Support for Children with Complex Medical Needs

Melissa Fann
04/11/2025

A new initiative called Cocoon has been launched to provide compassionate, long-term care for children with serious medical conditions, while supporting their families through one of life’s most challenging journeys.…

Travel

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7 Inspiring Ways Travel Transforms Wellness, Connection, and Culture

Melissa Fann
27/09/2025

Every year on 27 September, World Tourism Day reminds us of the power of travel—not just to explore new places, but to transform how we feel, think, and connect. Travel…

Health

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DKSH Singapore Launches Mounjaro® (Tirzepatide) KwikPen® for Diabetes and Obesity Management

Melissa Fann
26/09/2025

DKSH Singapore has announced the availability of Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) KwikPen®, an innovative prescription medicine developed by Eli Lilly and Company, now launched in Singapore. Approved by the Health Sciences Authority…

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The Mindful Cup: How Japanese Tea Brings Wellness, Harmony, and Connection

Melissa Fann
25/09/2025

When we think of tea, many of us picture comfort, stillness, and ritual. In Japan, tea has embodied these values for more than 1,200 years. What began as a luxury…

Health

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AIA Singapore Partners NHG Health to Advance Sustainable Healthcare and Population Health

Melissa Fann
24/09/2025

AIA Singapore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NHG Health to strengthen Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. The collaboration focuses on delivering innovative care models, advancing Value-Based Care (VBC), and…

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Reading Glasses Cramping Your Style After 40? Here’s Why You Should Consider Multifocal Contact Lenses for Presbyopia (“Lao Hua Yan”)

Melissa Fann
20/09/2025

As we approach our 40s, many of us start noticing small but frustrating changes in our vision — struggling to read menus, tilting our phones at odd angles, or constantly…

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Breathing New Life into Healing: How Yong Kang TCM Combines Tradition and Technology for Holistic Wellness

Melissa Fann
11/09/2025

The Evolution of Healing Pain isn’t always visible, yet it affects so many of us — whether from sports injuries, post-surgery recovery, chronic fatigue, stress, or inflammation. For many, finding…

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Singlife Multipay Critical Illness II: Market-Leading Plan Offers 150% Payouts for Recurrent Conditions

Melissa Fann
03/09/2025

Singlife Launches Enhanced Critical Illness Coverage Singapore’s leading homegrown financial services provider, Singlife, has launched Singlife Multipay Critical Illness II — a plan designed to offer market-leading financial protection and…