Midlife can feel like your body rewrites the rules — weight shifts faster, energy dips more often, and health numbers start creeping up. The good news is that many changes are connected and manageable. By focusing on the “metabolism trio” — waist and weight patterns, blood sugar, and heart health — he/she can spot early warning signs and take small, repeatable steps that add up. Think steady meals, regular movement, and routine screenings, not extreme fixes.

This article is a practical guide for managers, HR, and teams—what to do this week, what to build over a quarter, and what “support” actually looks like in a Singapore workplace.

Some men hit midlife and feel “off” — less energy, poorer sleep, a shorter fuse, or a noticeable drop in sex drive. On social media, that bundle of changes is often labelled “male menopause”. The experience can be real, but the phrase is not precise. Doctors more commonly talk about andropause, or late-onset hypogonadism, to describe symptoms that may be linked to age-related testosterone decline in some men.

Co-written with Alliance Counselling / Martine Hill, Anita Krishnan-Shankar and Kiki Mohan SINGAPORE — Clinicians say relationship...

This article explores commonly used supplements such as Black Cohosh, Soy Isoflavones, Red Clover, and Evening Primrose Oil—natural options that may support symptom relief. It also highlights essential nutrients like Vitamin D, Calcium, B Vitamins, and Magnesium that play key roles in bone, mood, and energy support.

Navigating peri-menopause and menopause can come with a range of physical and emotional shifts—hot flashes, mood swings, poor sleep, and bone health changes. In Singapore, many women turn to dietary supplements as part of a holistic approach to midlife wellness. This article explores commonly used supplements such as Black Cohosh, Soy Isoflavones, Red Clover, and Evening Primrose Oil—natural options that may support symptom relief.

Ageing is a natural part of life—but how we age can be significantly shaped by the food we eat. In Singapore, where local hawker fare is beloved but often high in calories and low in nutrients, it’s important to make mindful choices that support graceful, healthy ageing—especially for women navigating menopause. This article explores how nutrition can act as preventive medicine, spotlighting evidence-based strategies to reduce inflammation, support hormonal balance, and main

At 51, Muriel Demarcus is rewriting the rules of work, wellness, and womanhood. From billion-dollar infrastructure deals to boardroom culture shifts, her journey through perimenopause has become a catalyst—not a constraint. In this first edition of HerStory Untold: Midlife@Work, Muriel shares how she reclaimed agency in a system not built for midlife women, turned self-care into a leadership asset, and proved that midlife isn’t the end, it’s the upgrade.

Confused by the term “bioidentical hormones”? You’re not alone. This article breaks down the difference between regulated, body-identical hormone therapy and compounded alternatives—without the jargon or confusion. Learn what’s available in Singapore, when HRT might help, and what common myths you can safely ignore. The bottom line? Safe, body-identical options are available and the right doctor can help you make an informed choice.