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Are Your Gadgets Making You Sick?

Ever wondered how gadgets affect our health? Stephanie Yap finds out from the doctors what to look out for.

Fix Your Money Mistakes In A Year

Tired of making the same financial mistakes year after year? Here’s how to break the cycle.

Lady With a Mission

In an exclusive tête-à-tête, Carmen Chow gets up close and personal with the down-to-earth Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir about what’s on her mind – and why retirement is not on it.

Is It The Real Deal?

When you spot your favourite product at a hugely discounted price, hold on before handing over your money. Be confident that it’s the real deal with these tips.

What Successful People Do In The Morning

The secret – a morning routine, according to some of the most effective and high-powered people. It forces you to carve time out of a busy day for yourself. You’ll be happier, more productive, and generally able to slay your day.

Drink Four Cups Of Coffee A Day?

An expert shares whether we should actually take heed of this new-found claim.

What To Know About​​​​​​​ Laser Treatments

Dr Vanessa Phua, who is based at The Chelsea Clinic in Singapore, used to be an ophthalmologist performing complicated eye surgery. But for the past 14 years, she’s been applying her gift of precision to aesthetic laser skin treatments. She shares with us what the new ones are, the right time to do them – and if anyone will be able to tell.

Confessions Of A Tinder Tour Guide

Some people swear by Tinder, some abhor it, but our friendly neighbourhood Tinder girl is on a mission to bring tourists around her favourite KL hotspots. Bonus: witty banter and sexual chemistry

Grapes- A Versatile Ingredient!

We can’t get enough of this fruit that’s versatile enough to be turned into wine, jam, raisins, vinegar, grape seed oil, and so much more.

Can You Live A Good Life With Lupus?

One woman shares about her battle with this autoimmune disease and how she’s learnt to accept its daily challenges.

4 Big Questions You Need To Ask Yourself

Let’s get real: self-reflection may sometimes be daunting but it’s oh-so-necessary in order to push you in the direction of your best self. This issue, we’ve decided to put together four questions that will challenge you to put yourself out there and think beyond your limits. As motivational author Karen Salmansohn said: “A comfort zone is a beautiful place but nothing ever grows there.”

How Long Is Too Long?

For some, the freezer is simply the place where ice cream and ice cubes live. For others, it’s a life-saver. But do you know when it’s time to toss out what’s inside?

Who's Ready For The Future?

It’s no longer enough just to memorise answers to pass exams. Kids in the digital age need these life skills to succeed – here’s how you can help.

5 Ways To Smash Stereotypes About Girlbosses

Women bosses often get an unfairly bad rap, but we dont have to live with it. Two of them, who lead male-dominated teams, tell you how.

The Magical Streets And Must-sees Of Bruges

Arundhati Hazra walks us through the magical streets and must-sees of Bruges.

What You Need To Pack For Your Next Getaway

Or two luggage bags, we won’t judge! Find out which essentials you need to pack for your next getaway.

Juicy Reason To Stock Up On Limes

With a plethora of benefits (whether in the kitchen or your beauty regimen), find out why you should pick up some limes today.

Is It Okay To​​​​​​​ Quit Your Job After A Couple Of Months?

Yes, it is. Five women who took a risk and quit after less than three months tell us how they made that tough call when they knew their jobs werent a good fit, and how they eventually bounced back.

Why So Serious?

Atilia Haron shares with us how good things can happen to those with the right intentions.

What Lies Within Your Beauty Products?

Do you know what’s in your makeup and skincare? Stephanie Yap talks to an expert to learn more about where beauty ingredients come from and how they affect your skin.

A Sobering Sight

Following the Ministry of Education’s decision to allow electronic devices in school for learning, we examine the link between gadgets and eye strain.

Nostalgic Homecoming

Scents affect our lives much more than we think. Jolin Lee headed down to Singapore to experience AÄ“sop’s unique scent experience.

The Sweetest Thing

Continuously pushing boundaries and pursuing all that sets her soul alight, Hunny Madu spills on the struggles of being a supermum and the close bond she shares with her daughter.

Get To Know Your Body Better

Delve past the surface to reach the core of what you’re really made up of.

Live Life To The Fullest

No matter our age, life is best lived without regrets and with the company of our loved ones. Incontinence doesn’t have to rob you and your family of this joy.

What's The Deal With E-duit?

What if you could send duit raya to family you won’t be seeing during the festive season? A few local banks have come up with novel ways of sending and receiving money in this digital age.

A Living Legend

No one deserves this recognition more than Oprah Winfrey, who combines philanthropy and activism with the entertainment empire she built on a foundation of hope and hard work.

Rescuing The Bleached And Broken

It’s nice to change it up once in awhile and get your hair coloured. But when bleached, hair is prone to breakage, dryness and dullness. Here’s how to transform your locks from drab to fab! 

Rozella Marie Mahjhrin

This isn’t the first time I’ve interviewed Rozella.

begin again

with a new year just around the corner, you may be thinking of going back to work after a hiatus. one of the biggest challenges women face today is to have both a successful career and happy family. we asked experts, mothers and policymakers for tips on striking the right balance.