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S3 Pilots the Kit-Fit Programme for the Purrfect Stroke Rehabilitation Session

Melissa Fann
30/10/2024

Stroke Support Station (S3) introduced a new four-part series, the Kit-Fit Programme, designed to enhance the social, emotional and physical well-being of stroke survivors. The pilot programme, which was held…

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Review: Dr. Martha Tara Lee’s Orgasmic AF

Rui Ting Goh
29/10/2024

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending Dr. Martha Tara Lee’s Orgasmic AF show, and it turned out to be an interestingly memorable experience. It was a…

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Setting Boundaries In The Workplace

Guest Contributor
28/10/2024

What are boundaries and why are they important? Each of us can benefit from forming and maintaining boundaries in our lives. While many people may have heard of this term,…

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HSA Alert: “Q-Nic Care Whitening Underarm Cream” Detected To Contain Very High Levels Of Mercury And A Potent Steroid

Melissa Fann
27/10/2024

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is alerting members of the public not to purchase or use “Q-nic Care Whitening Underarm Cream”. The cream was touted to help reduce body odour,…

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Singapore, it’s time to talk about our suffering

Melissa Fann
27/10/2024

Awareness of palliative care has grown, but public understanding continues to lag behind. A stigma surrounding palliative care persists as many Singaporeans equate palliative care with end-of life-care, associating it…

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How This Singaporean Turned His COVID Kitchen Experiments Into Singapore’s First Energy Boost Gummy

Melissa Fann
26/10/2024

The hustle and bustle lifestyle of Singapore never seems to stop where fatigue sometimes has become all too familiar. In fact, 47% of Singaporeans report feeling mentally or physically drained…

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Kidney Dialysis Foundation Unites Singapore’s Kidney Community and Public through Annual Charity Events: Got To Walk & Got To Goal 2024

Melissa Fann
25/10/2024

Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) proudly announces the 2024 edition of its annual charity community events, Got To Walk on 9 November and Got To Goal from 7 to 8 December.…

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Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Makes Learning Mandarin Fun with New Partnership Programmes

Melissa Fann
24/10/2024

As part of its efforts to promote Singapore Chinese culture, the Singapore Chinese Culture Centre (SCCC) has partnered with local arts group Young People’s Performing Arts Ensemble (YPPAE) and student…

Living

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Breaking the Cycle of Stress in Singapore’s Math Education

Guest Contributor
23/10/2024

The pursuit of academic excellence has become deeply ingrained in today’s culture, often viewed as the key to a successful future. This pressure, particularly intense in subjects like mathematics, can…

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The Hidden Health Risks of Hearing Loss

Guest Contributor
22/10/2024

When we think of hearing loss, we often picture an elderly person struggling to keep up with conversations or turning up the volume on the TV. While this stereotype holds…