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3 weeks ago | 
expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai
How much does a lack of sleep really affect you? Here, DR VALERIE DRUON of Osler Health shares her insights on sleep deprivation – plus how to sleep better!Sleep is incredibly complex and impacts virtually every system in the body. Multiple parts of the brain are involved in producing hormones and chemicals that regulate sleep and wakefulness. The quality of our shut-eye has a lasting impact on health.
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1 month ago | 
expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai
Gents, is your grooming routine just a slap of gel and a rushed shave in the morning? To help you up your game, we checked in with ADONIS, Head Barber and General Manager at high-end barbershop Jermyn Street on Amoy Street. Here, this Singapore barber shares his top grooming tips and tricks. As a Singapore barber, what are your best styling tips for keeping hair looking sharp and well-groomed? #1 Style with the grain, not against it.
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1 month ago | 
expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai
Looking for good gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2025? Handbags, jewellery or a little black dress? Spoil the awesome ladies in your life (or yourself!) with these seriously chic Mother’s Day 2025 gift ideas from KARA BENSLEY, founder of The Wyld Shop, that will have any mum looking and feeling fabulous.
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1 month ago | 
expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai
Curious about how pico laser helps fade age spots and rejuvenate the skin? We check in with DR RACHEL HO, Medical Director of La Clinic, who has a special interest in minimally invasive anti-ageing treatments. (P.S. Hop over to her educational blog for more skincare tips!) Plus, our editor-in-chief Rebecca gives pico laser a go – read on to see what she thinks. Pico laser is an advanced, non-invasive laser technology that delivers ultra-short pulses in picoseconds.
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1 month ago | 
expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai
Love Juliette C’s French-chic styles? The homegrown fashion brand has just launched its spring/summer 2025 collection at its Tanglin Mall boutique (and online!) featuring wardrobe staples like casual dresses and cool women’s suits – all with a distinctly Parisian flair. We catch up with founder JULIETTE CAPILLAIRE to chat all about it!The new collection is called Corals, a nod to the warmth of spring and summer.
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1 month ago | 
expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai
Is colorectal cancer the new health concern for Gen X, Millennials and even Gen Z? We sit down with DR RONNIE MATHEW, Medical Director at Colorectal Care Specialists, to find out his opinions on the rise of colorectal cancer in Singapore (and around the world) in young adults, plus symptoms to watch out for and what we can do to protect ourselves. Yes, I have. Traditionally, colorectal cancer was mostly observed in adults over the age of 50.
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2 months ago | 
expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are getting lots of headlines – but how effective and safe are they? DR REGINALD LIEW, Senior Consultant Cardiologist at The Harley Street Heart and Vascular Centre, shares his opinions. Obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease. Carrying excess weight can put extra stress on your heart, increasing the risk of developing coronary artery blockages, heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems.
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2 months ago | 
expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai
It’s an unsettling thought, but what if your eyesight suddenly started to slip away? Retinal detachment is an eye condition that can happen with little to no warning, often accompanied by symptoms like eye floaters. The good news? If caught early, it can often be treated successfully. Dr Lee Shu Yen, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Advanced Eye Clinic and Surgery, tells us all we need to know about retinal detachment so you know when to seek help.
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2 months ago | 
expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai
Co-ord sets are having a major moment! So we’ve asked KARA BENSLEY, founder of The Wyld Shop, to show us a few from her Joo Chiat boutique and tell us why these effortlessly chic sets deserve a spot in your wardrobe. #1 Versatility for every occasionCo-ord sets – or matching sets – are two perfectly paired pieces in the same fabric, pattern or colourway. And at The Wyld Shop, you’ll find a range of gorgeous sets all handpicked by Kara from brands like Minkpink, Staple the Label and One Puram.
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Mar 6, 2025 | 
expatliving.sg | Cherry Lai
Oh, don’t we all wish there was a pause button on collagen loss? Thankfully, modern science has given us a few ways to slow it down and even replenish this all-important protein that keeps our skin supple and those wrinkles from deepening. One on our radar? Linerase, a buzzy new collagen injectable that has just become available at over a dozen clinics in Singapore. We speak to the team at Venusys Medical Singapore, its distributor, to find out all about it. What is Linerase and how does it work?