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Stephanie Yeo

Senior Correspondent

Stephanie is senior correspondent at The Straits Times’ Life section, covering lifestyle topics such as women’s issues, workplace trends, health and family life. In her previous role as editor of Young Parents magazine, she led the title to double honours in 2011 when it was awarded Magazine of the Year and Consumer Magazine of the Year by the Magazine Publishers Association of Singapore. When she is not hunting for profiles with a compelling backstory, she indulges her wanderlust.

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Room with a mew: More cat hotels open, what to know before you book

The supply of cat hotels has increased by a third in the last two years, including new players like Sundays Cat Hotel & Resort.
The supply of cat hotels has increased by a third in the last two years, including new players like Sundays Cat Hotel & Resort.

Granny powerlifter: At 71, she can deadlift 70kg and is taking part in her first competition

71-year-old Lim Lean Ee (left) deadlifting during her one-on-one training session with Stoic Strength Gym Owner and Head Coach Daphne Loo on Sept 16.
71-year-old Lim Lean Ee (left) deadlifting during her one-on-one training session with Stoic Strength Gym Owner and Head Coach Daphne Loo on Sept 16.

Heavy lifting: More seniors take up strength training to stay active

Alice Chia (right), and James Lo and his wife, Ai Ling, are among a growing number of older adults lifting heavy today.
Alice Chia (right), and James Lo and his wife, Ai Ling, are among a growing number of older adults lifting heavy today.

Breast cancer at 30 and newly engaged: She’s fighting to put her health first

Shermin Shu was diagnosed with Stage 2B breast cancer at 30 in early 2026.
Shermin Shu was diagnosed with Stage 2B breast cancer at 30 in early 2026.

Breast surgeon: ‘I’d rather chart my wealth in how many patients’ lives I have touched’

Oncoplastic breast surgeon Lim Geok Hoon and one of her innovations, a half-body breast mould created using 3D printing technology. 
Oncoplastic breast surgeon Lim Geok Hoon and one of her innovations, a half-body breast mould created using 3D printing technology. 

Breast cancer: More options for younger women to be screened or get advice

Associate Professor Lim Geok Hoon, an oncoplastic breast surgeon, and Shermin Shu, a breast cancer patient and Muay Thai practitioner, are both fighting breast cancer in their own way.
Associate Professor Lim Geok Hoon, an oncoplastic breast surgeon, and Shermin Shu, a breast cancer patient and Muay Thai practitioner, are both fighting breast cancer in their own way.

Malaga travel: 4 things to do in the gateway to Spain’s Mediterranean coast

The picturesque town of Ronda is a perfect day trip from Malaga.
The picturesque town of Ronda is a perfect day trip from Malaga.

More people are getting aortic dissection. Here’s what to know about the deadly heart emergency

Sariah Mansoor (left), who survived an aortic dissection, with senior consultant Vitaly A. Sorokin at the National University Heart Centre, Singapore.
Sariah Mansoor (left), who survived an aortic dissection, with senior consultant Vitaly A. Sorokin at the National University Heart Centre, Singapore.

Menopause in the workplace: New playbook helps companies create a supportive office culture

The office is the last place women go to for information on perimenopause symptoms.
The office is the last place women go to for information on perimenopause symptoms.

Stem cells from menstrual blood: Femtech co-founder inspired by girlfriend’s periods

Kyle Lao (left) and Immanuela Indradjaja co-founded MenSC Labs, which utilises stem cells from menstrual blood for regenerative women’s health.
Kyle Lao (left) and Immanuela Indradjaja co-founded MenSC Labs, which utilises stem cells from menstrual blood for regenerative women’s health.

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