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Why The Sandwich Generation Needs A Different Approach To Wellness

Melissa Fann
08/06/2026

There is a good chance that if you are reading this while replying to work emails, reminding your child about tomorrow’s school activity, coordinating a medical appointment for a parent…

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What Happens To Your Muscle Mass After 40 — And Why It Matters Earlier Than You Think

Melissa Fann
04/06/2026

Most people expect certain changes as they get older. Perhaps you’ve noticed a few more grey hairs, slightly slower recovery after a late night, or the occasional unexplained ache that…

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How to Keep Your Child Occupied During the June Holidays When You’re Still Working

Melissa Fann
03/06/2026

Every June and December, many Singapore parents find themselves facing the same challenge. The children are on school holidays. Work, however, continues as usual. Whether you’re working from home, heading…

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5 minute read

What Vesak Day Can Teach Us About Slowing Down in a World That Never Stops

Melissa Fann
31/05/2026

Every year, Vesak Day offers a quiet pause in the middle of an increasingly noisy world. For Buddhists, it commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Yet beyond…

Living

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The Mental Load Nobody Sees Until You’re Already Overwhelmed

Melissa Fann
29/05/2026

There are forms of exhaustion that don’t leave visible evidence. No dramatic breakdown. No overflowing calendar. No obvious crisis. Just a constant feeling of being mentally “on”, even during moments…

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…

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.…

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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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