The Wellness Insider

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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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From Controls to Conversations: Rethinking Digital Safety for Kids in Singapore

Guest Contributor
04/09/2025

On 10 October, World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that well-being isn’t only nurtured in clinics or classrooms. It is also forged in the digital spaces where our children now…

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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…

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Building a Stronger Future: New S$6.59 Million Stroke Rehab Ecosystem Transforms Recovery in Singapore

Melissa Fann
02/09/2025

A New Era of Stroke Rehabilitation in Singapore Stroke is one of Singapore’s leading causes of disability, yet many survivors face fragmented care and delayed rehabilitation after leaving the hospital.…

Fitness

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Rethinking the “No Pain, No Gain” Mentality

Guest Contributor
27/08/2025

The phrase “No pain, no gain” has echoed through gyms for decades, but in reality, this mindset can be more harmful than helpful. While discomfort can sometimes signal progress, pain…

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Celebrating Mamba Day 2025: Singapore’s First Art-Led Tribute to Kobe Bryant

Melissa Fann
26/08/2025

Singapore marked a historic moment on 24 August 2025, unveiling the nation’s first art-led tribute to the late Kobe Bryant at P95 Basketball Academy. In partnership with Limited Edt, the…

Events & Promos

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Malaysia & Singapore Launch Medical Device Regulatory Reliance Pilot to Boost Market Access

Melissa Fann
25/08/2025

In a landmark collaboration, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) of Malaysia and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen regulatory cooperation…

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Step Into Your Transformation: A Journey Beyond a Retreat

Melissa Fann
21/08/2025

Imagine five days dedicated entirely to you — your healing, your growth, and your transformation. Nestled in the serene heart of Ubud, Bali, this 5-day, 4-night personal transformation retreat is…

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Breaking the Silence on Menopause: Understanding Vasomotor Symptoms and Support Options in Singapore

Melissa Fann
20/08/2025

Menopause is a natural stage of life, yet many women in Singapore still find themselves struggling in silence when it comes to its symptoms—particularly vasomotor symptoms (VMS) like hot flushes…