Lifestyle

Since women metabolise alcohol differently from men, their hangovers also tend to be worse than men’s. In fact, they are at the losing end here. If a woman and a man of the same weight take in the same amount of alcohol over the same amount of time, the woman will have a higher concentration of alcohol in her blood. …

COVID-19 pandemic and health consciousness has given rise to personalized nutrition and the way we look at diets. A growing awareness about healthy lifestyles and choices, our bodies and food has given us a better understanding of health and nutrition.  There’s also evidence about dietary changes significantly improving health outcomes, reducing the risk of obesity, type II diabetes, and heart …

For its 20th anniversary celebration, the eagerly awaited ZoukOut Singapore music festival has presented its first headlining act. The two-day festival, which will be held on December 2 and 3, 2023, at the renowned Siloso Beach, will feature Swedish electronic music sensation Alesso as the headliner. Ticket prices start at S$188 and are already being sold at Ticketmaster and SingPost …

According to a recent survey, employees in Asia are among the most likely to spend a substantial amount of time acting busy at work. The findings provide useful insights into the dynamics of work culture and perceptions of productivity across the area. A famous research organization conducted the survey, which looked at employee behaviors and perceptions in various areas. It …

BOYNEXTDOOR, a famous boy band from South Korea, is in the limelight for their upcoming mini album “WHY..” BOYNEXTDOOR has been making headlines in recent days for their first-ever comeback. On Saturday, YG PLUS, a South Korean publicly traded media and advertising company as well as the distributor for BOYNEXTDOOR’s album, announced that the boy group’s upcoming mini album “WHY..” …

The entertainment industry was rocked when Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years for shooting US artist Megan Thee Stallion in the feet during a drunken argument after a Hollywood party. The event occurred in July 2020, leading to a drawn-out court struggle that recently ended with the punishment.  In the months preceding the incident, Tory Lanez, whose …

Every weekend, a modest woman paints the walls of Blocks 89, 90, and 91 in the centre of Tanglin Halt while putting up with the heat and humidity. Meet Belinda Low, a 65-year-old muralist on a quest to create colourful tribute paintings to Singapore’s past to preserve the treasured memories of her community. Just 12 years ago, when Belinda was …

Singapore’s native otter family, the Bishan family, has won the hearts of both locals and people around the world. After being included in David Attenborough’s documentary Wild City, these cute creatures, initially spotted in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in 2014, have acquired local fame and international renown. However, videos of their fights with rival Marina otters and their propensity for …

Chef Wan, a well-known celebrity chef from Malaysia, revealed to his followers on August 3 that he had been diagnosed with lymphoma, a form of cancer that develops in the immune system’s cells that fight infections. Chef Wan’s optimism is unaffected by the bad news, and he fearlessly takes on the obstacles ahead. The adored chef, renowned for his wit …

Now that supermarkets across Singapore are charging customers for plastic carriers, what are people using to bag their waste? That’s the question Channel News Asia asked shoppers on July 3, the day the compulsory bag charge was implemented. People revealed their reliance on bin liners and plastic bags to contain their rubbish, blaming the lack of alternatives. Many said wet …