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Would you take a biological age test?

I recently did—and was surprised to learn that my biological age is six years younger than my actual age.

At first, I thought that was the end of the story.

It wasn't.

While my overall biological age looked encouraging, the test also highlighted that my inflammatory system was ageing faster than the rest of my body, something that tied in with my endometriosis and chronic pain.

More importantly, it made me ask a much bigger question:

Is the hardest part of healthy ageing really knowing what to do... or finding the time and energy to actually do it?

In this article, I share:
🧬 My experience with the AgeQ biological age test
💬 What surprised me during the doctor's review
🤔 Whether these tests are actually worth doing
💡 Why personalised health is becoming more common
❤️ And why I think the real challenge isn't getting more information—it's acting on it.

Read it here:
https://thewellnessinsider.asia/2026/08/biological-age-test-singapore/

Have you ever done a biological age test or DNA-based health assessment? I'd love to hear what you learnt.

I Took a Biological Age Test. Can We Afford to Live Longer? - The Wellness Insider My biological age turned out to be six years younger than my actual age. Here's what an AgeQ test taught me about healthspan, longevity and ageing well.

Singapore’s new family policies offer more childcare leave, lower preschool fees, financial support and better access to BTO flats.

These measures could ease the pressure on existing parents and couples who already want children.

But can they persuade people who do not feel that parenthood fits the life they want?

For some childless couples, money is not the main concern. They may value freedom, worry about their mental health, feel deeply committed to their work or simply have no desire to become parents.

Read our latest op-ed on why good family policy may support parents without necessarily changing people’s minds about having children:

These Family Policies Will Help Parents. But Will They Persuade More Couples to Have Children? - The Wellness Insider Singapore’s NDR 2026 family policies may ease the burden on parents—but will they persuade more couples to have children?

Dinner with a view takes on a new meaning with Cable Car SkyDining’s two private dining experiences above Singapore.

Choose **The Singapore Chronicles**, a locally inspired menu that traces the country’s history through food, or **Starlight Flight**, a Mediterranean-style journey served against sunset views of Mount Faber, HarbourFront and Sentosa.

Both experiences include approximately one hour in a private cable car cabin, with selected courses served before and after the ride at Mount Faber Peak.

See the menus, prices and dining format here:
https://inchefmode.com/2026/08/cable-car-skydining-introduces-two-new-private-dining-menus-above-singapore/

Exercise can support blood glucose management and overall health, but it may also cause glucose levels to rise or fall during and after activity.

From monitoring your glucose and planning around insulin to staying hydrated in Singapore’s heat, here are 13 practical tips for exercising more safely with diabetes.

Contributed by Dr Linsey Gani, Endocrinologist at LG Endocrinology.

Read the article:
https://thewellnessinsider.asia/2026/08/how-to-exercise-safely-with-diabetes/

Looking for a family-friendly activity this weekend?

OneSG61 with Antica brings together a free community carnival, live performances, international badminton and an adaptive badminton showcase at Perennial Business City on 22 and 23 August.

The event places youth players, elite competitors and athletes with intellectual disabilities on the same stage, while families can also enjoy carnival rides, games and food stalls.

Find out what to expect:

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A child’s first sports lesson can feel overwhelming—not because they dislike the sport, but because everything is unfamiliar.

They may not know where to stand, what the coach means or how the equipment works. A little preparation beforehand can make the experience less intimidating and help them focus on the question that matters most: “Do I enjoy this?”

Here’s how parents can introduce a new sport before the first lesson:
https://thewellnessinsider.asia/2026/08/prepare-child-first-sports-class/

A child’s first sports lesson can feel overwhelming—not because they dislike the sport, but because everything is unfamiliar.

They may not know where to stand, what the coach means or how the equipment works. A little preparation beforehand can make the experience less intimidating and help them focus on the question that matters most: “Do I enjoy this?”

Here’s how parents can introduce a new sport before the first lesson:
https://thewellnessinsider.asia/2026/08/prepare-child-first-sports-class/

Before the First Lesson: How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Sports Class - The Wellness Insider Part of The Parent’s Playbook, a series helping parents make considered decisions about children’s sports, movement and active lifestyles. Imagine walking into your first yoga, dance or golf lesson as…

What happens when someone is deeply loved, yet still feels profoundly alone?

Gateway Arts’ The Parting Glass is an immersive, site-specific theatre production staged at The Blackbird, Gillman Barracks. Following Jim and Sarah’s relationship, the play explores love, loneliness, masculinity and the emotional struggles that can remain hidden from the people closest to us.

Each performance will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Eagles Mediation & Counselling Centre.

📅 2–13 September 2026
📍 The Blackbird, Gillman Barracks
🎟 From S$30

Find out more: https://thewellnessinsider.asia/event/the-parting-glass/

Theatre: The Parting Glass - The Wellness Insider Gateway Arts’ The Parting Glass runs from 2 to 13 September 2026 at The Blackbird, exploring love, loneliness and men’s mental health.