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XX Files - S1E168: Can singing in a choir slow down dementia?

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There is no cure for dementia. But science is proving that one instrument can slow down its cognitive decline - the human voice. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with two sisters, Charmaine and Cheryl, whose mother has dementia and is part of a choir. She finds out how the sisters have been coping and if choral singing has helped to slow down the cognitive decline of their mother’s dementia.

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XX Files - S1E67: The Saving Power of Pets

Pets are more than just companions to play with. They have the ability to transform lives. We speak with Sandra Leong, CEO, EQUAL, about their new Canine Programme Centre that helps people with social emotional empowerment using animal support. We also speak with Adeline Tay, a Tik Tok Content Creator, on coping with Alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss.

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XX Files - S1E66: Grilling Like An Athlete

It takes more than a love for grilled meat to make a career out of wood-fire cooking. We speak with Ashley So, a Sous Chef at Italian steakhouse Gemma, about what keeps her passion for the job ablaze. We also speak with Jennifer Soh, a Senior Cyber Investigation Specialist, on fighting cyberthreats in our growingly digitised world.

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XX Files - S1E65: Bouncing Back for Redemption

A former model who fell into substance abuse, but has since made significant progress on the road to recovery. We speak with Ann, a recovering addict, on overcoming the challenges she's faced in doing so. We also speak with Fatimah Mohsin, Director, The Wedding Gallery about evolving wedding trends that even include the metaverse.

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XX Files - S1E64: Best ways to care for your heart

It's World Heart Day and Assistant Professor Low Ting Ting from the Department of Cardiology at National University Heart Centre, Singapore says heart disease and stroke are 8% preventable. CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers also speaks with radio personality Sonia Chew about the responsibilities of being a health show host.

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XX Files - S1E63: Lessons Beyond the Classroom

Going beyond the textbooks to nurture disadvantaged students. We speak with Irene Say, a recipient at the 14th Caring Teacher Awards, for more on her going the extra mile in her teaching career. We also speak with Dr Wan Yue, Group Leader & Associate Director at A*STAR’s Genome Institute of Singapore, about what the future of vaccines could look like.

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