Living Well

What should you keep in your home medicine cabinet?

Many people have half-used creams, expired pills and an eclectic mix of medicines hiding in a drawer somewhere.

Perimenopause’s surprising symptoms: Heart palpitations, tinnitus, dry eyes

Ms Laurine Lim, 49, set up a yoga and wellness studio, Laya Studio, after yoga helped her heal from perimenopause symptoms.

It may be bad to snooze your alarm if the practice affects sleep habits

There is very little research on how, or even if, hitting snooze might affect your health or quality of life.

It’s time to give the ovary more respect

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Music as medicine: Memory and speech are their everyday struggles – then they get to sing

Maartje de Lint, right, who leads the Singing Circle, a program for people with brain diseases or injuries, with participants at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Jan. 21, 2026. At the Singing Circle in Amsterdam, people with cognitive decline join together to lift their spirits and improve their lives. (Ilvy Njiokiktjien/The New York Times)

7 things all women should know about their heart health

Women's cardiovascular health has long been overlooked and understudied.

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.

Doc Talk

Is cancer inborn or acquired?

The key driver of cancer formation is genetic mutation. The genetic code of a cell functions as a code of conduct that governs its behaviour.

How little exercise can you get away with?

Getting in shape can be easier, and faster, than you might expect.

‘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.

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