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Everything should know about rainbow babies and miscarriages
Miscarriages are more common than you think, however, no one talks about them. The only way to ‘normalize’ the topic of miscarriages is by talking about it. Over the last few years, celebrities and influencers, such as Michelle Obama, Chrissy Teagan, Megan Markle, and more, have come forward to discuss their personal experience with miscarriage. …
5 ways to celebrate Diwali in Singapore [2022]
At last, on October 24th, 2022, Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains across Singapore will be able to celebrate the Festival of Lights or Diwali (Deepavali) after years of cancelations and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many families and friends (including expats) will be able to re-unite in their homes or at temples to enjoy the …
Should you be friends with your colleagues?
You spend 8 hours of your day in the office, 5 days a week. You chit-chat with your colleagues and may head to lunch together. And if there’s office gossip or shared woes, you may vent to each other. After all, who’ll understand your problems with your employer other than your colleagues? But there are …
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Unveiling Pacific Prime’s State of Health Insurance Report 2021-2022
If you are an expat in Singapore, you might already know how expensive private medical insurance is. In fact, according to Pacific Prime’s Cost of Health Insurance Report 2021-2022, the Lion City was ranked the third most expensive country for individual and family health insurance plans. Therefore, it is a good idea to keep track …
Orthodontics in Singapore and your dental insurance
Over the past 20 years, dental health awareness in Singapore has improved dramatically due to the emphasis on oral health education in schools across the city-state. But dental care here can be costly and a trip to the dentist can cause a dent in your budget – especially if you have orthodontic-related work done. In …
How to eliminate bad habits that destroy your eyes
Did you know that vision problems affect more than 2 billion people each year across the world? While environmental and biological factors do have a part to play, we can’t ignore the role of poor lifestyle choices in contributing to vision problems. From being glued to your screens to not wearing (high quality) sunglasses, this …
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5 things to do this Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore
Are you planning a trip to Singapore? Then make sure to stick around until the 10th of September for the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. It is one of the city’s largest and most eagerly anticipated festivals, attracting huge crowds of locals and visitors annually. From traditional Chinese lanterns and parades to an endless supply of moon …
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Waiting period in health insurance: What you need to know
When you purchase a health insurance plan, you probably expect to be able to use it right away if needed. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. For example, maternity cover typically comes with a waiting period of anywhere from 12 to 36 months. That means you’ll have to wait until that time has passed before …
Your guide to finding maid insurance in Singapore
Do you plan on hiring a maid in Singapore? If so, you’ll need to secure a maid insurance plan for her as per the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) requirements. But did you know that you can go beyond this standard, basic maid insurance by getting a top-up health insurance plan? Particularly now, during the COVID-19 …
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Eligible couples in Singapore get co-funding for pre-implantation genetic testing during IVF
A new co-funding scheme has been introduced by the Ministry of Health (MOH) for couples in Singapore undergoing two types of pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) – monogenic/single gene defects (PGT-M) and chromosomal structural rearrangements (PGT-SR). Previously, couples who wanted to check for healthy embryos would have to pay thousands of dollars and arrange their own …
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