At KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH), patients can take a virtual trip to Gardens by the Bay, a beach or a forest before undergoing surgery. But can virtual reality (VR) really ease anxiety and improve recovery? Lance Alexander speaks with Dr Jason Chan, Senior Consultant, Department of Women’s Anaesthesia, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital about research showing how VR can reduce pre-surgery anxiety, why its calming effects may last beyond the operation, and whether the technology could eventually reduce the need for medication. Plus, practical ways patients can manage their fears before surgery.

At KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH), patients can take a virtual trip to Gardens by the Bay, a beach or a forest before undergoing surgery. But can virtual reality (VR) really ease anxiety and improve recovery? Lance Alexander speaks with Dr Jason Chan, Senior Consultant, Department of Women&rsquo;s Anaesthesia, KK Women&rsquo;s and Children&rsquo;s Hospital about research showing how VR can reduce pre-surgery anxiety, why its calming effects may last beyond the operation, and whether the technology could eventually reduce the need for medication. Plus, practical ways patients can manage their fears before surgery.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well ft. Lance Alexander.

The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Lance speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well ft. Lance Alexander.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Lance speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Start your day on a positive note with Live Well ft. Lance Alexander

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander (10am to 1pm)

Nervous before surgery? Can Virtual Reality really calm you down? 

The US midterm elections have handed Democrats control of both chambers of Congress, triggering a Wall Street rally and raising questions about the outlook for AI regulation, trade and investment. What does the political shift mean for investors? Meanwhile, Anthropic's IPO could become one of the biggest stock market listings in history, but does its potential trillion-dollar valuation make sense? As the US and China compete over rare earth supplies, are MP Materials and Lynas Rare Earths worth watching? And with the Bank of Japan holding interest rates at 1.25%, where are the opportunities in Japanese stocks? Lance Alexander speaks with Arun Pai, Partner, Monk’s Hill Ventures on Money and Me to unpack these developments and the risks investors should consider.

The US midterm elections have handed Democrats control of both chambers of Congress, triggering a Wall Street rally and raising questions about the outlook for AI regulation, trade and investment. What does the political shift mean for investors? Meanwhile, Anthropic's IPO could become one of the biggest stock market listings in history, but does its potential trillion-dollar valuation make sense? As the US and China compete over rare earth supplies, are MP Materials and Lynas Rare Earths worth watching? And with the Bank of Japan holding interest rates at 1.25%, where are the opportunities in Japanese stocks? Lance Alexander speaks with Arun Pai, Partner, Monk&rsquo;s Hill Ventures on Money and Me to unpack these developments and the risks investors should consider.

Money and Me:  US Midterms, Anthropic IPO, Rare Earth Stocks and Japan's Interest Rates - Where to invest?

Who says learning stops at retirement? From picking up new skills to pursuing second careers, seniors in Singapore are returning to the classroom well into their 60s and 70s. Lance Alexander speaks Leslie Sim, Acting Director, Republic Polytechnic’s Academy for Continuing Education (ACE) & Surein Sandrasageran, Course Chair, Diploma in Social Sciences in Gerontology, Temasek Polytechnic, School of Humanities & Social Sciences about lifelong learning programmes for seniors, popular courses, SkillsFuture funding and the challenges of studying later in life. Plus, inspiring stories of older learners who are finding new purpose, confidence and opportunities through education. Could going back to school be one of the keys to ageing well?

Who says learning stops at retirement? From picking up new skills to pursuing second careers, seniors in Singapore are returning to the classroom well into their 60s and 70s. Lance Alexander speaks Leslie Sim, Acting Director, Republic Polytechnic&rsquo;s Academy for Continuing Education (ACE)&nbsp;&amp; Surein Sandrasageran, Course Chair, Diploma in Social Sciences in Gerontology, Temasek Polytechnic, School of Humanities &amp; Social Sciences about lifelong learning programmes for seniors, popular courses, SkillsFuture funding and the challenges of studying later in life. Plus, inspiring stories of older learners who are finding new purpose, confidence and opportunities through education. Could going back to school be one of the keys to ageing well?

Never too old to learn - Why are Singapore seniors going back to school?

Selling your property could leave you with hundreds of thousands of dollars, but how much of that money is actually yours to use? After repaying your mortgage, refunding CPF savings and covering selling costs, what's the smartest way to manage the proceeds? Should you buy another property, invest in stocks or bonds, pay off debts or set aside money for retirement? Lance Alexander speaks with Grace Tay, Associate Director, Finexis Advisory to explore how Singapore homeowners can make the most of their property sale proceeds, with practical examples and common financial mistakes to avoid.

Selling your property could leave you with hundreds of thousands of dollars, but how much of that money is actually yours to use? After repaying your mortgage, refunding CPF savings and covering selling costs, what's the smartest way to manage the proceeds? Should you buy another property, invest in stocks or bonds, pay off debts or set aside money for retirement? Lance Alexander speaks with Grace Tay, Associate Director, Finexis Advisory to explore how Singapore homeowners can make the most of their property sale proceeds, with practical examples and common financial mistakes to avoid.

Nervous before surgery? Can Virtual Reality really calm you down?

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