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What exactly is femtech — and are you already using it without knowing?

From period trackers and fertility apps to menopause support, wearables and AI-powered health tools, femtech is becoming part of everyday healthcare.

A 2026 Southeast Asian study found that 78% of women surveyed were open to some form of AI-assisted women’s healthcare, but concerns around accuracy and privacy remain.

Read the full article on The Wellness Insider to learn what counts as femtech, where it is heading and what women should consider before handing over their health data.

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Should you lift heavier around ovulation? Take it easier before your period? Change what you eat according to your cycle?

The answer is not as simple as much of the “cycle syncing” advice online suggests.

Our latest article breaks down each phase of the menstrual cycle and looks at how you can adjust exercise, food and recovery based on how you actually feel — rather than following a rigid hormonal calendar.

We also look at what changes as you approach perimenopause.

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https://thewellnessinsider.asia/2026/10/workout-menstrual-cycle/

Getting hired after a career break is one question. Staying in the job is the other.

Eight in ten women surveyed who had taken a career break planned to return to work. Nearly seven in ten thought the break made suitable work harder to find.

So before you apply, it helps to know what “suitable” means for your life, and to ask employers how flexible work runs day to day. Swipe for what to work out first and what to ask before you say yes.

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What does bone marrow donation actually involve in Singapore?

For World Marrow Donor Day, haematologist Dr Joanne Lee shares what happened when BMDP contacted her nearly two decades after she first joined the donor register — and why the process is very different from what many people imagine.

She explains HLA matching, G-CSF injections, apheresis, possible side effects, and why signing up is a commitment that may only become real years later.

Read the full article:
https://thewellnessinsider.asia/2026/09/bone-marrow-donation-singapore/

Got clothes you no longer wear or recyclables piling up at home? 👗♻️

This September, Lendlease Malls is giving you a few reasons to clear them out.

At Parkway Parade, you can shop Cloop’s Open Wardrobe for pre-loved fashion from S$10, while recycling drives at Parkway Parade and PLQ let you earn Lendlease Plus$ for selected bottles, cans, paper and textiles.

There’s also an exhibition featuring Temasek Polytechnic students turning discarded materials into fashion, furniture, jewellery and more.

See the dates, locations and recycling rewards:
https://thewellnessinsider.asia/2026/09/lendlease-malls-recycling-cloop-open-wardrobe-september-2026/

When grief hits a family, children may be carrying more than adults realise.

Gateway Arts’ How To Be A Kid follows 12-year-old Molly as she tries to hold her family together after the death of her grandmother, while navigating her own emotions and caring for her younger brother.

Designed for children aged 7–12 and the adults who support them, the play opens up conversations around grief, difficult feelings, family communication and asking for help — with post-show discussions after every performance.

📅 5–15 November 2026
📍 Gateway Theatre, Black Box
🎟️ Tickets from S$36

Read more: https://thewellnessinsider.asia/event/how-to-be-a-kid-by-gateway-arts/

Dementia and Alzheimer's often get used as if they're the same word. They're not.

Dementia is the umbrella term — it describes a set of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and everyday functioning. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, but it isn't the only one.

Why does the distinction matter? Because when we're only watching for "the Alzheimer's version" of memory loss, we can miss other, quieter changes worth paying attention to — not to diagnose, but to notice.

If someone you love seems different from their usual self — getting lost somewhere familiar, repeatedly asking the same thing, struggling with tasks they'd normally manage easily — it doesn't mean they have Alzheimer's. But it's worth finding out what's going on. Earlier answers can mean earlier support.

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World Alzheimer's Day · 21 September

Planning for an LPA or Advance Care Plan can feel like something to worry about when we’re older. But dementia isn’t the only reason someone can suddenly lose the ability to make or communicate important decisions.

I’m currently working on my own LPA at 42 — not because I expect something to happen, but because I’d rather make these decisions myself while I can.

So what’s the difference between an ACP and LPA? Who should you appoint as your donee? And does your family actually know what you would want if they had to make healthcare decisions for you?

We break it down here:
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The haze is back — and poor air quality doesn’t stop at your front door.

In our latest guide, we look at what Singapore’s PSI and PM2.5 readings actually mean, how haze can affect indoor air quality, whether air purifiers help, and what you can do at home to reduce exposure.

We also spoke with Senior TCM Physician Hoe Moi Chen from Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital about common haze-related discomforts, traditional remedies such as snow pear and monk fruit, and when symptoms should no longer be managed at home.

Read the full article:

Haze in Singapore: Protect Your Health and Indoor Air Haze in Singapore can affect health indoors and out. Learn how to read PSI, improve indoor air quality, use air purifiers and ease mild symptoms safely.

Would you travel to another country for a concert or Formula 1 race—or choose a holiday where the main attraction is doing almost nothing?

New travel data suggests that events, seasonal experiences and the desire to disconnect are increasingly influencing where people go and how long they stay.

From back-to-back F1 races in Malaysia and Singapore to winter escapes and digital detox retreats, we explore what travellers want from their holidays in 2026.

Read the article: https://thewellnessinsider.asia/2026/09/travel-trends-2026-events-concerts-digital-detox/