Lalang Life Blog

18 September 2026

What Is Yoga Therapy? Benefits of 1:1 Yoga Therapy Sessions in Singapore

19 July 2026

How do you prevent myopia in your child in Singapore? Answer: Light intensity from outdoor time

Singapore has one of the highest childhood myopia rates in the world. The eye exercises from school don’t help, and neither do "outdoor-spectrum" desk lamps. What the research actually points to is sheer light intensity — the kind you only get from real outdoor time.

19 July 2026

What’s the best sleep temperature in Singapore? It’s cooler than you think.

Singaporeans don’t sleep well — YouGov ranked Singapore last of 17 markets. One of the easiest fixes is lowering your bedroom temperature: most of us set it at 24-25°C, but a real-home study finds sleep peaks around 22°C.

12 June 2026

The Real Benefits of Strength Training for Women

Building visible bulk takes years of deliberate effort that women simply don't have the testosterone for. What two sessions a week actually produces is much quieter — better posture, firmer arms, and the ability to lift a suitcase at the check-in counter at Changi Airport without bracing for a back twinge.

2 June 2026

Your Brain Needs the Workout More Than Your Body Does

A Texas A&M study found that just 20 minutes of moderate exercise twice a week significantly lowers dementia risk. Your evening walk around the park connector might be doing more for your brain than you think.

26 May 2026

Ten Hours a Week? What That New Exercise Study Actually Means for You

A major new study says adults need 9-10 hours of weekly exercise for real heart protection. But before you rearrange your entire schedule, the numbers tell a more encouraging story than the headlines suggest.

19 May 2026

How Much Sleep Is Too Much? A New Study Has Answers.

A new Nature study tracked 23 biological ageing clocks across 37,000 people and found that both too little and too much sleep accelerate organ ageing. The sweet spot? Between 6.4 and 7.8 hours, depending on the organ.

14 May 2026

That Ache Between Your Shoulders? Pilates Might Fix What Massage Can't

A 2025 study found that just two Pilates sessions a week significantly reduced chronic neck and back pain in office workers. It took only six weeks to see results.

8 May 2026

30-minute Corporate Chair Yoga — No Mat, No Studio, No Problem

What a 30-minute corporate chair yoga session could look like. No mats, no studio, no wardrobe change needed. Eight poses that undo a full day of desk work.

7 May 2026

7 Free Outdoor Spots in Singapore That Were Made for Yoga

Here are my seven favourite outdoor spots in Singapore for teaching and practising yoga. They are free and peaceful for an enjoyable practice.

1 May 2026

Singapore's Best Park Connector Routes for Great Walks

Did you know Singapore has over 360 kilometres of connected walking and cycling paths weaving through the island? Whether you're trying to hit your daily step count, clear your head after a long week, or just find a nice excuse to reward yourself with kopi and kaya toast afterwards — here are some of the best Park Connector Network (PCN) routes.

1 May 2026

Why the Pool Might Be the Best Gym You've Never Considered

How much aquatic exercise do older adults actually need to build meaningful muscle strength? The answer is less than you'd think. The study found that the sweet spot is about two to three sessions per week, each lasting roughly 40 minutes, at a light to moderate intensity.

1 May 2026

Why Muscle Strength Could Be Your Best Investment for a Longer Life — Especially if you're over 40

Getting stronger isn't about becoming a bodybuilder; new research published in Jama shows that it's a vital, life-extending investment that drastically lowers your mortality risk by combating the natural muscle and bone loss that accelerates after 40