Health and Wellness

China is now an outdoors nation

With Beijing aiming to expand its sports economy to seven trillion yuan by 2030, the wellness boom could stretch into the new year

While longevity comes down to many factors, there is some truth to American actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke’s claims.

Live to 100? Don’t get angry, says Dick Van Dyke

The centenarian credits his longevity to his positive outlook – and research says optimists live longer

Pilates studios are filling up as the once-niche practice becomes a mainstay of the city's fitness scene.

Pilates is fast becoming big business in Singapore – and it’s not just Gen Z driving it

Demand is booming on the back of a stronger focus on health and wellness, but operators warn of competition and rising costs

A survey of aesthetic plastic surgeons across 32 locations in the world found that almost 38 million aesthetic procedures were performed last year.
HEALTH & WELLNESS

A global shift towards facial surgery

Most face and head procedures show year-on-year growth globally, with a 4.3 per cent increase to over 7.4 million

Strap on a VR headset and travel to another world.
WELLNESS

Best places to blow off steam for men

When axe-throwing, an art jam, or belting out a power ballad in public is the best kind of therapy

The influx of Singaporean patients is benefiting Johor healthcare providers.
HEALTH & WELLNESS

‘I was quite impressed’: Why more Singaporeans are heading to Johor for health screening

Hospitals across the Causeway are gearing up with an eye on more Singapore patients when the cross-border rail link opens

An artist's impression of Therme Group Asia's Marina South wellness attraction, which is set to open by 2030.

‘No misrepresentation of track record’ in Therme Group unit’s tender bid for S$1 billion wellness project: STB

An NYT report had accused Therme of exaggerating its track record to secure a previous deal in Toronto

From left: Host Chen Ning, Dongfeng managing director Soh Ming, Dongfeng Box EV car winner’s representative, TV star Zoe Tay and Happie SG founder Benjamin Ling.
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Smarter living, healthier habits: How investing in your wellness can pay off

As Happie SG celebrated three years of helping Singaporeans drink cleaner water, one lucky customer’s wellness investment came with an unexpected bonus: a $90,000 car

LAC and its associated company ONI Global are part of V3 Group – the luxury lifestyle and wellness holding company belonging to Ron Sim, founder of wellness brand Osim. There are currently 63 LAC outlets in Singapore.

Singapore court grants GNC rights to Ron Sim’s LAC store leases, awards US$18.9 million damages in franchise dispute

Court finds LAC wrongfully terminated its agreements after preparing to rebrand the US health supplement retailer’s 54 stores here; LAC is appealing decision