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Never Too Old To Drum: The Tampines Seniors Keeping Mind And Body Active
Age is no barrier to learning new skills. This group of seniors are discovering how drumming can boost memory, coordination, and joy – all while building friendships and giving back to the community.

The Best Kway Chap Hawker Spots In Singapore: The Good, The Cheap, and The Funky
Kway chap is an old-school labour of love long perfected by local Teochew hawkers. Here are the best places to get it in Singapore.

PN Balji: Reflections Of A Veteran Journalist
PN Balji reflects on his career as a veteran journalist, working in five different newsrooms. He recalls the most memorable moments in his career as well as his biggest regrets.

Singapore Night Festival 2025: Best Highlights And Installations To Explore While Clocking Your Daily Steps
We’ve curated a 3.2km route that brings you through all of the Singapore Night Festival’s main highlights. Time to go exploring!

Vertigo: Not Just About Dizzy Spells
Beyond the sensation of dizziness, vertigo is a symptom that belies issues with our balance organs. The good news? Treatment can be very effective if diagnosed accurately.

Don’t Panic: The 3 Best Emergency Call Buttons In Singapore
Price, reliability and peace of mind are just some of the benefits of the best fixed emergency call buttons in Singapore.

The Joy Of Slow Travel: How My Travel Style Changed With Age
In a world obsessed with bucket lists and jam-packed itineraries, traveller Sylvia Tan reflects on the surprising joy of slow travel — and why a familiar and comfort-filled holiday might just be the best kind there is.

Running Strong at 80: How This Senior Runner Jogs 80km Weekly While Helping Others
Senior runner Afandi Bin Buang now splits his time between jogging and leading a walking club for the Lions Befrienders.

6 Reasons Why Adult Diapers Could Be The Best Thing To Help Singaporeans Live with Dignity, Confidence, and Comfort
Adult diapers aren’t just for those suffering from incontinence, but rather, a tool capable of empowering seniors to live lives to the fullest.

Discovering China’s Silk Road in 2025: Ancient History, High Speed Trains, and Spectacular Shows
From the ancient capital of Xian to the vast deserts of Dunhuang, follow one silver traveller’s unforgettable journey along China’s storied Silk Road. The epic route offers a unique window into a rapidly changing nation – and a rare chance to see its past before it’s lost to the future.

Reflecting On SG60: An Older, Wiser Singapore That Still Complains About COE
As Singapore celebrates her SG60 diamond jubilee, we take a tongue-in-cheek look at how far she’s come – from kampung roots to service robots, and tok tok mee to TikTok fame.

Local Photographer Captured 30,000 Photos Of Vanishing Singapore Over 40 Years
The hobbyist photographer has extended his interest of disappearing places in Singapore to a sizable collection of postcards dating back to as early as the 1800s. His take on vanishing Singapore includes places like Princess Elizabeth Park and Forfar House.