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Daily Cuts - Supporting the mental well-being of our seniors

Unfortunately, the topic of 'mental health' is still a topic shrouded in taboo. Some who struggle with mental health issues may not be comfortable with being vulnerable. It’s even worse for our seniors, who may suffer from depression or anxiety. Data from MOH shows that adults aged 60 to 74 years are the least willing to seek help compared to the rest of us. But a commentary out on CNA.Asia says there are ways to ensure seniors are given the right kind of mental health support. One of the writers, Anna Szuecs, Research Fellow, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine - Division of Family Medicine, NUS explains. 

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Daily Cuts - David Cameron's comeback as UK Foreign Secretary

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman, after she accused the police of favouring pro-Palestinian protestors. Ex-PM David Cameron will also make a return as Foreign Secretary, even though he and Sunak campaigned on opposite sides of the Brexit referendum. Providing analysis on these developments is Dr Ben Wellings, Associate Professor, Politics and International Relations, Monash University.

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Daily Cuts - Rising popularity of TikTok Shop livestreams

More than 100,000 TikTok Shop livestreams sessions are hosted on the platform each month in Singapore. Many of them are young live-streamers who can host a session for up to 5-hours. What's the appeal of this shopping platform? Joining us to share more are Asst Prof Andrew Yee, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Department, SUTD; and Aqilah Adnan, Founder, Benew.

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Daily Cuts - Declining Mother Tongue proficiency

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Joel Chua speak with Dr Sun Baoqi, Education Research Scientist, Centre for Research in Child Development, NTU, about what could be causing a decline in local Mother Tongue proficiency.

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Daily Cuts - Cooking with Passion

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Dean Brettschneider, Author, Founder and CEO of brands Baker & Cook, Plank Sourdough Pizza, Mo & Jo Sourdough Burgers. He shares about his journey as a 'baker-preneur', how he built his business up, and what he's done to thrive in the competitive world of F&B.

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Daily Cuts - Pooja Nansi's swan song for Singapore Writers Festival

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Pooja Nansi, the director of Singapore Writers Festival 2023, about her fifth and final time helming the Singapore Writers Festival, the festival's theme, and what's new this year.

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