Melissa Fann, Author at The Wellness Insider

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Why is Taking Paid Leave for Period Pain Controversial?

Melissa Fann
21/07/2021

In a recent mood survey conducted by Womanizer with its global tester panel (the_MasturbaTEAM) where 470 respondents from 26 countries answered the questionnaire, only two out of three menstruators have…

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Using Technology to Boost Local Food Sustainability

Melissa Fann
20/07/2021

Agriculture has been a crucible of evolutionary change over the years. The Singapore Food Agency reports that the country imports over 90% of the food consumed, leaving the bulk of…

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Review: Vegan Antipodes Skincare from New Zealand

Melissa Fann
19/07/2021

2021 is the Year of Calm, Clean Skincare™. That’s the message from New Zealand’s Scientific Green Beauty™ brand Antipodes, with the launch of their Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream.…

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Therapy For Seniors Through Therapeutic Gardens

Melissa Fann
16/07/2021

Hortherapeutics started as a result of three entrepreneurs who wished to take a different approach to senior care by building a business out of therapeutic gardens for the elderly. With…

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Fibre That Lowers the Glycemic Index of White Rice?

Melissa Fann
15/07/2021

Yes, you read that right. Alchemy Fibre For Rice has launched in major supermarkets (including online platforms such as Redmart and Amazon) across Singapore last week by local start-up Alchemy…

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Australian Researchers Develop Plant-based Product That Controls Blood Sugar Levels

Melissa Fann
12/07/2021

Good news for those who are diabetic! MediKane, an Australian food-as-medicine company that produces plant-based health products to help people prevent, manage and reverse chronic conditions, has developed NutriKane D for…

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Enjoy a “Private” Art Exhibition Via The Art Passage

Melissa Fann
11/07/2021

While the resumption of dining-in has been a relief to most of us, why not have a safe and private art exhibition just before or after your meal? Located in…

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lululemon x Mark Healey: Where Versatility Meets Longevity

Melissa Fann
10/07/2021

lululemon has partnered with pro surfer Mark Healey to create the limited-edition Moon Drift Collection, which puts versatility and longevity at the forefront of design. Inspired by Mark’s high-intensity life,…

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The State of Mental Health of Startup Founders in Singapore

Melissa Fann
09/07/2021

The Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE), the national advocate for Singapore’s startup ecosystem, is partnering with digital mental health platform Safe Space™ to virtually launch their whitepaper report on the…

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