Health & Wellness

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

Red-light therapy at Como Shambhala Singapore combines science-backed recovery with performance training – a growing draw for high-performance travellers.
LIFESTYLE

Singapore hotels redefine luxury with oxygen pods, ice baths and more

As high-performance travellers swop facials for biohacking technology, hotels are racing to deliver

They built a startup while battling cancer
BT LUXE

They built a startup while battling cancer

Melissa Ng and Rackley Nolan had a meet-cute romance – until it wasn’t

Physical sunscreens typically use minerals, such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, that can absorb the sun’s rays but also reflect some of them.

How safe are the chemicals in sunscreen?

What the latest review of common active ingredients means for consumers

Aesthetic procedures are popular, but they're not without risks.
HEALTH & WELLNESS

From eyelid surgeries to Botox: Aesthetic procedures that are leading the charge

Millennials and Gen Zs are driving demand, says global professional body for aesthetic plastic surgeons 

Biohacker Helen Yang is in her early 40s, but a clinical test puts her metabolic age at 26.
FEATURE

Singapore biohackers turn to science to stay younger, live longer

From red light therapy to metabolic tracking, a growing number are using advanced technologies to prolong life and reverse ageing

Chi Longevity is one of the more established players in the longevity market in Singapore.

Live longer, live better

AS Singapore’s population greys, the country isn’t just counting the years – it’s making sure those years are lived in peak form. The goal is not just a longer life, but a better one, where staying sh...

This Valentine's Day, enjoy decorating chocolates with your sweetheart.
LIFESTYLE

10 ways to woo your lover – Valentine’s Day outings you won’t forget

Who says love has to follow the usual script? These out-of-the-box experiences blend fun, adventure and meaningful connection

Participants who took part in one study got an initial mood boost at the start, but only those who were doing breathwork reported that their mood continued to improve as the study progressed.
LIFE & CULTURE

Can you breathe stress away?

It won’t hurt to try. But scientists are only beginning to understand the links between the breath and the mind

Stroke survivors often require substantial societal resources to reintegrate into society and achieve independence.
HEALTH

Preventing stroke: A guide to lowering your risk and achieving a healthier life

There are many things one can do to achieve a stroke-free life