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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Strategies to Cultivate Emotional Intelligence and Mental Resilience

Melissa Fann
07/07/2023

With our modern lifestyles, the ability to navigate and manage our emotions is crucial for maintaining well-being and thriving in both personal and professional realms. Emotional intelligence and mental resilience…

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5 Healing Benefits of Nature: Exploring the Therapeutic Effects of Ecotherapy

Melissa Fann
05/07/2023

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from nature. However, research suggests that immersing ourselves in natural environments can have profound healing effects on our well-being.…

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#MySecretGarden Campaign Blooms on National Day to Inspire Better Mental Health

Melissa Fann
01/07/2023

Although Singapore has been crowned the happiest nation in Asia¹, the importance of mental well-being remains pertinent to all individuals in Singapore. Geneco, the No. 1 Residential Electricity Retailer in…

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Safe and Sound: How Two Audiophiles’ Mental Health Journey Birthed An Idea To Disrupt the Audio Industry

Melissa Fann
29/06/2023

When was the last time you listened to music in your headphones? Probably this morning on the commute to work! In today’s fast-paced world, music and immersive audio experiences have…

Food
Health

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Studies Show That Milk Fats Help Improve Response to Day-to-day Stress

Melissa Fann
28/06/2023

A new study led by experts from Fonterra, the University of Auckland, and the University of Otago has revealed that supplementing diets with broad-spectrum phospholipids found naturally in milk fat…

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Empower Your Little Food Explorers with Baby-Led Weaning Tools

Melissa Fann
23/06/2023

Once your baby starts eating solids, do you find having to not just wipe up the table on the high chair but also the floor beneath, followed by changing your…

Health

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HSA Removed Over 2,000 Online Listings & Investigated Parcels Of Illegal Health Products

Melissa Fann
23/06/2023

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has removed 2,361 online listings and investigated 360 parcels of illegal health products during an INTERPOL led internet-based operation which took place from 1 to…

Food
Reviews

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Food Brands That Combine Superfoods for Nutrition and Health

Melissa Fann
15/06/2023

Char Kway Teow, Laksa and Chicken Rice are some of the hawker dishes that can be found almost in every food centre in Singapore. While convenient and easily accessible throughout…