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.

Living

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When Self-Worth Starts Becoming Tied To Productivity, Money And Status

Melissa Fann
27/05/2026

When Success Starts Becoming Purely Material Success has never meant just one thing. For some people, it means financial stability. For others, it means raising happy children, building meaningful relationships,…

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Why Your Body Sometimes Feels ‘Off’ Even When Nothing Seems Wrong

Melissa Fann
26/05/2026

There are seasons in life where nothing appears obviously wrong, yet your body still doesn’t feel quite right. You’re functioning. You’re answering messages, going to work, making plans, getting through…

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Can AI-Enabled Eldercare in Singapore Ease the Burden on the Sandwich Generation?

Melissa Fann
25/05/2026

Somewhere between work deadlines, school schedules, medical appointments, and WhatsApp messages checking whether their parents have taken their medication, many Singaporeans are quietly becoming caregivers long before they fully realise…

Events & Promos

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Best Wellness Experiences to Try in Singapore This May/June 2026

Melissa Fann
24/05/2026

There was a time when wellness mostly meant squeezing in a workout, booking the occasional massage or trying to “eat clean” after a stressful week. But increasingly, many Singaporeans are…

Lifestyle

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How to Enjoy Football Season Without Burning Yourself Out

Melissa Fann
23/05/2026

Football season has a way of quietly taking over everyday life in Singapore. Sleep schedules shift, WhatsApp chats become filled with match predictions, and suddenly people who normally sleep before…

Living

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Healthy Habits for Busy People That Don’t Feel Like Another Full-Time Job

Melissa Fann
22/05/2026

There was a time when wellness felt surprisingly simple. Drink more water. Sleep a little earlier. Go for a walk occasionally. Eat some vegetables. Try to manage stress when possible.…

Lifestyle

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Why Some People Feel Emotionally Exhausted After Socialising

Melissa Fann
21/05/2026

There are people who can spend an entire evening laughing with friends, enjoying meaningful conversations, genuinely having a good time…and still come home feeling strangely empty afterwards. Not sad. Not…

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Why Your Body Feels “Wired But Tired” Even After Sleeping

Melissa Fann
20/05/2026

There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that feels difficult to explain. You’re tired enough to collapse into bed, but once your head hits the pillow, your mind refuses to settle.…

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The Wellness Habits That Quietly Create More Mental Load

Melissa Fann
19/05/2026

When Wellness Starts Feeling Like Another Job There was a time when wellness felt simpler. Going for a walk after dinner counted as exercise. Drinking more water felt like enough.…