Big Read: Kidney disease cases are on the rise. Can Singapore's healthcare system cope?
As existing resources are continually stretched thinner and thinner, experts and dialysis providers say it is crucial for Singapore to explore more preventive screening and home-based alternatives like peritoneal dialysis.
Big Read: How harmful are ultra-processed foods, really?
Ultra-processed foods are entrenched in Singaporeans' busy routines and the country's import-reliant food ecosystem. But as global debate heats up over their health risks, experts say the case for regulating them through policy reforms is not as clear-cut as it may seem.
Up Close: 'My wife says I'm mad' - The 75-year-old gunning for a medal at his first SEA Games
Mr Tan Kok Tiong was intrigued by the people playing a strange game near his home in Bishan. Semi-retired in his 50s, he decided to try it. This December, he will be proudly wearing Team Singapore colours as he guns for gold.
Ground Up: Are our heartlands losing their charm? Residents voice their concerns as new F&B, retail entrants populate neighbourhoods
Singapore's heartlands are seeing an influx of young entrepreneurs and chain outlets opening up, replacing decades-old incumbents. Some residents argue that they are adding vibrancy to our heartlands but others lament the loss of community and familiarity.
Voices: Facing my money mistakes each year is tough, but I realised ignoring them will cost me more
Dreading the thought of going over all you did with your money this December? You're not alone. Here's how finance author Dawn Cher makes her year-end check-in not just productive, but positive.
Adulting: I tune out when friends start talking about babies and BTO launches, but that's okay
Experts said this unease stems not from inner conflict but from the scripted expectations we've internalised over the years.
Mental Health Matters: Do morning routines actually work, or are they just the latest obsession?
From cold plunges to supplements and 4am alarms, morning routines have become the holy grail of productivity and mindfulness. Do elaborate routines actually improve our lives, or is there a simpler way to start the day well?
