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Superstitions on Tiger or Dragon year babies won’t disappear, but they will evolve

Superstitions on Tiger or Dragon year babies won’t disappear, but they will evolve

Zodiac lore still has persuasive power to influence the timing of childbearing, even in this day and age. Assistant Professor Tan Poh Lin from the Institute of Policy Studies at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS observes that this phenomenon may not fade away entirely, but instead is likely to evolve as suggested by the rising popularity of astrological services and access to personalised consultations.


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The top to bottom of loneliness at work

The top to bottom of loneliness at work

Workplace loneliness can exist at any level, asserts Adjunct Professor Chong Siow Ann from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at NUS, as loneliness stems from a lack of deep human connections. Prof Chong examines the contributing factors of loneliness and how loneliness can affect workers, and suggests that by extending help to others and allowing themselves to receive help, workers can tangibly connect with those around them.


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