Category: Active Aging
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The Things We Keep Are the People We Used to Be: The Psychology of Decluttering at 50+
Explore the psychology of decluttering at 50+. Discover how a slow, 5-year intentional living practice reduces cognitive load, lowers stress, and builds a longevity mindset.
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Prebiotics vs Probiotics: The Gut Health Trinity You Need to Know
Think gut health is just about popping an expensive probiotic pill and calling it a day? 🦠Think again. I used to think I had it all figured out with my daily Greek yogurt. But it turns out, I was…
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Muscle, Metabolism, and Midlife: My 12-Week BIXEPS Experiment
Can you build muscle and lose visceral fat after 50 without lifting heavy weights? I tracked my exact InBody data through a 12-week experiment with BIXEPS.
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When Friends Start Dying, the Living Had Better Start Living
When a health scare in my 30s landed me in a hospital bed, I was given a grim kind of “headstart” on life. While others wait for the “perfect timing” to start living, I learned that the timing will never…
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Setting My Own Bar: The Quiet Freedom of Not Needing Approval”
I was never a ‘fit in’ kind of person. From creating my own dance group in school to redefining cultural traditions in Bangkok, I’ve learned that success doesn’t need to be reflected back to you by others. A reflection on…
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Why Curiosity is the Antidote to Aging: My Experience with a Driverless Shuttle
Is curiosity the secret to active aging? I traveled to Punggol to test the ComfortDelGro autonomous shuttle trial. Read about my experience as a “Future Rider” and why saying “yes” keeps us evolving.
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The Scale Is Lying: Why Body Composition Matters More Than Weight After 50
I thought my active lifestyle was enough—until an InBody scan revealed the “C+” reality of my muscle mass. Here’s how I’m pivoting my routine and nutrition to fight sarcopenia and reclaim my metabolic health.
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Chinamaxxing is Real, but I’m 50 Years Late to the Party
While Western Gen Z is “Chinamaxxing” on TikTok, I’m looking at my hot water thermos and realizing I’m 50 years late to my own heritage. From being the “McDonald’s Kid” of 1979 Singapore to navigating China’s high-speed rail solo at…
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Living Better in the New Normal: Sustainable Travel and Lifestyle Shifts
Economic shifts are creating a ‘new normal.’ Discover how local sourcing, intentional buying, and regional travel can lead to a more resilient, better life.
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The Art of Giving: It’s Not What You Buy, It’s Why You Buy It
Most gifts end up in the “closet of guilt,” but the best ones solve a problem you didn’t even realize you had. From a MacBook that launched this blog to a “groovy” helmet hand-carried from Taiwan, I’m exploring why the…