Health and Wellness

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

Substituting “fast dopamine” rewards with “slow dopamine” activities might involve returning to activities that require more patience and effort, such as creative projects and exercising.

What is a ‘dopamine detox’? And do I need one?

Intentionally avoiding dopamine-inducing activities like gaming and social media for a day or two won’t actually help

The Longevity Suite at Madison House.
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Opening soon at Fort Canning: private club Madison House

Milan-based The Longevity Suite makes regional debut at the wellness-focused social club

While we cannot choose our genes, we can support our gut microbes. Simple steps include eating fermented foods, such as live yogurts, kefir, kimchi and sauerkraut, as well as fruit, vegetables, legumes and whole grains, which supply the prebiotics that healthy microbes need.

A supercentenarian’s dietary secrets to longevity

What the gut microbiome of the world’s oldest person can tell us about ageing

In the past, most people only found out that they had sleep apnoea when their sleeping partners or travelling companions complained of their snoring.
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Hit by daytime sleepiness? Your ‘food coma’ might be something more serious

Awareness of sleep apnoea has ‘shot through the roof’, leading more to seek treatment, with hospitals facing long waitlists

CPAP therapy is the gold standard treatment for sleep apnoea.

Bedtime blues: Overcoming sleep apnoea

A good night’s sleep isn’t a given, especially if you suffer from sleep apnoea – a condition where one’s breathing stops and starts several times during sleep, leaving one fatigued during the day even...