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Akshita Nanda

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Akshita writes about health, well-being, ageing and longevity. She co-led a project on dementia in 2022 that won The Straits Times the overall gold for best news website at the Digital Media Awards Asia. Once a cancer researcher, she also researches migration and maritime security and writes fiction in her spare time. In 2020, she was the co-winner of the Singapore Literature Prize for English fiction.

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Eat blueberries with fries and other life hacks from best-selling author Dr Giulia Enders

German writer and doctor Giulia Enders, 36, says people should stop treating their bodies like machines.
German writer and doctor Giulia Enders, 36, says people should stop treating their bodies like machines.

Longevity medicine clinics expand into hotels in Singapore to offer holistic treatments

Longevity medicine clinic Chi Longevity (left) opened a branch at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore in early 2025. Concierge longevity service Elyx (right) set up shop in Raffles Arcade in January.
Longevity medicine clinic Chi Longevity (left) opened a branch at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore in early 2025. Concierge longevity service Elyx (right) set up shop in Raffles Arcade in January.

Swollen legs, difficulty breathing, hearing loss: These obstacles did not stop them from exercising

(Clockwise from left) Ms Fatima Megala Nathan Arokianathan, Madam Nancy Lim Mui Luang and national weightlifter Chua Jiin-Linn.
(Clockwise from left) Ms Fatima Megala Nathan Arokianathan, Madam Nancy Lim Mui Luang and national weightlifter Chua Jiin-Linn.

‘One in a million’ salivary gland cancer took away her sense of taste

Madam Jumidah, 66, a housewife, lost much of her ability to taste because of cancer in her salivary glands.
Madam Jumidah, 66, a housewife, lost much of her ability to taste because of cancer in her salivary glands.

Keep that toilet break to 10 minutes: 4 things to know about haemorrhoids

Chronic constipation induces people to strain in order to move their bowels and increases the risk of haemorrhoids.
Chronic constipation induces people to strain in order to move their bowels and increases the risk of haemorrhoids.

When blurry vision is not just eye strain: 5 things to know about glaucoma

anglaucoma - Eye irritation concept : Portrait of Asian man in posture of eye tired,  irritation or problem about his eye. Studio shot isolated on grey background

CREDIT: ADOBE STOCK
anglaucoma - Eye irritation concept : Portrait of Asian man in posture of eye tired,  irritation or problem about his eye. Studio shot isolated on grey background

CREDIT: ADOBE STOCK

The Bottom Line: Is that red flaky skin a sign of eczema or topical steroid withdrawal?

Ms Chia An An, 35, with her sons, Nathaniel Tan, 6, (right) and Timothy Tan, 3, at their home.
Ms Chia An An, 35, with her sons, Nathaniel Tan, 6, (right) and Timothy Tan, 3, at their home.

Worried about hosting a party? Seven tips to stress less and wow your guests this festive season

Festive gatherings can put pressure on the hosts to set a perfect table and maintain social harmony.
Festive gatherings can put pressure on the hosts to set a perfect table and maintain social harmony.

‘My thoughts are clear, but the words don’t always come out’: Life with aphasia, a language disorder

Madam Noi (right) with speech therapist Iris Lee, at S3@Jurong Point in December 2025. She attends speech therapy twice a week.
Madam Noi (right) with speech therapist Iris Lee, at S3@Jurong Point in December 2025. She attends speech therapy twice a week.

Know your vitamins D, E and K: Vitamin D lack in sunny S’pore, vitamin K shots for babies

Vitamin D is produced by the skin when exposed to sunlight.
Vitamin D is produced by the skin when exposed to sunlight.

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