Health and Wellness

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Eight in 10 Singapore adults put off medical care, risking higher bills and financial strain: Report

Work pressures, fear of burdening family and uncertainty over treatment decisions are among the key reasons many postpone seeking care, according to a 2025 Prudential-commissioned study

While overall ageing unfolds gradually, menopause triggers a sharp health decline, and unlike many health conditions, it is certain and inevitable.

The hidden economic costs of menopause

Now that its effects are finally being measured, it is clear the long-term toll for society could be huge

FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is owned by Thomson Medical Group.
INSIDE ASEAN

The Asian healthcare gold rush: Vietnam’s reforms are attracting foreign investors

The changing landscape is fuelled by rapid urbanisation, income growth and an expanding middle class

Luke Tan and Candice Chaignat have a home filled with health-focused devices, including red-light therapy panels.
FEATURE

From S$100,000 oxygen chambers to red-light therapy: Inside the homes of Singapore’s health enthusiasts

In pursuit of mental clarity and high energy, many professionals are investing in home set-ups that rival wellness centres

Development comes years after US tech giant Google, under parent company Alphabet, acquired Fitbit in a US$2.1 billion deal.

End of an era: Fitbit Singapore winds up as Google completes takeover of fitness tracker brand

Move marks a curtain call for Fitbit Singapore about 11 years after it was registered here in February 2015

Planning begins with honestly answering the question: What kind of lifestyle do I want to have?
SWITCHING LANES

Start planning your life, not just retirement

Don’t wait till your work life ends to live out your priorities

Microplastics have made their way into the air we breathe, the food we eat and the bodies we inhabit.
HEALTH

Microplastics in your body are secretly making you sick

New Netflix documentary links everyday exposure to several health issues, from infertility to systemic failures

Trapeze Rec Club offered recovery and physiotherapy services, such as cold plunges and an infrared sauna.

Boutique wellness player Trapeze Rec Club to close after five years; owner says ‘not sustainable’ to carry on

The 8,000 sq ft club at Tanjong Pagar is owned by Grant Wee, the youngest child of UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong

Brain chip implants raise important ethical questions concerning privacy and consent.
PERSPECTIVE

Boosting your brain with a chip carries a price

The brain is the largest data repository in the world, and the race to enhance it will almost certainly be propelled by a race to mine it

Ice baths not only help people recover from the stresses of modern life, but also offer environments conducive to socialising and networking.

Ice baths: Chilling proposition makes for hot business

Ice baths are fast-evolving into a multi-million dollar global industry as a result of growing demand