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Sasha Gonzales
Sasha writes about a variety of subjects, from health and beauty to design, architecture, food and travel. Her work has appeared in a number of publications in Asia, including Wine & Dine, The Peak, SilverKris and Her World Singapore. She has been writing regularly for the South China Morning Post since 2011.
A dietitian and a chocolate craftsman explain why it is OK to indulge a chocolate craving – as long as it is dark, and only in moderation.
Doctors say using artificial intelligence will make future healthcare more effective, such as by rapid diagnosis and tailored treatments.
Beth Trustrum could barely keep up with friends during walks. A Hong Kong trainer helped her lose weight, sleep better and get running.
‘Brain-body’ workouts mix physical and cognitive training to extend health spans. Other gyms use long-established therapies to slow ageing.
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Hongkonger Leo Ko talks about giving up booze three years ago, while a doctor explains the major benefits of reducing or quitting drinking.
On World Obesity Day, Hong Kong dad overweight most of his life hails power of Ozempic, and nutritional therapist lists sustainable habits.
Salt therapy, or halotherapy, is a wellness trend claimed to have many breathing benefits. Doctors weigh in on the scientific evidence.
We can’t all spend millions a year on longevity like Bryan Johnson. Specialists explain how they help people live longer, healthier lives.
Functional foods claiming to provide all kinds of health benefits are blowing up on social media, but few examples have scientific backing.
This month is Veganuary, a good time to try a plant-based diet. A convert, and experts, describe its many health benefits.
Our mindset, attitude and emotions affect our physical health, and having a healthy lifestyle improves our mental well-being.
Hong Kong-based naturopaths explain how to make your next trip safe and stress-free, from packing for emergencies to getting over jet lag.
Hong Kong resident Cheng Kwok-kwong, who has degenerative eye disease retinitis pigmentosa, is getting ready for when his vision fails.
Many hacks to optimise sleep quantity and quality are unproven, while using sleep trackers may make you anxious you are not getting enough.
Kate Gladdin was 20 when her sister was killed in a road accident. Coping with her loss taught her resilience. She shares how to acquire it.
On World Diabetes Day, we talk to experts about the causes, symptoms and treatment of type 1 and 2 diabetes, and changes that can help.
He was 52 and had endless back pain; she was 62 and had osteoporosis. Weightlifting increased their bone density. Now both do powerlifting.
Psychoanalyst Carl Jung’s five ‘pillars’ for a happy life include good physical and mental health, satisfying work, and social connections.
With International Day of Climate Action on October 24, learn how a vegan diet can fight climate change and is better for the planet and you.
Integrative cancer care helped Singaporean Isabel Galiano survive. Now a cancer coach, she is convinced it benefits the patients she helps.
On World Mental Health Day, experts explain the benefits of eating more fruit and vegetables and how this can reduce depression and anxiety.
Carers in Hong Kong are using social media to share their experiences, offer advice, review products and information, and lift up others.
Pilates teacher Beth Narain, 78, says being positive about ageing can help you age well. Celebrities including Martha Stewart agree.
Simone Biles keeps a ‘worry journal’, Gigi Hadid a ‘bad journal’, to ease anxiety. Journaling can help put life’s challenges in perspective.
An unbalanced gut microbiome is linked to diabetes and more. Digestive issues are obvious red flags, but there are others you may not expect.
New study finds eating foods with added sugar accelerates biological ageing, even when following an otherwise healthy diet, while a dietitian explains how sugar makes skin look older.
Dennis Simsek, known as The Anxiety Guy on social media, shares his life lessons to calm his followers. He tells the Post the importance of acknowledging your feelings and not pushing them away.
Hot Pilates, done under infrared lights or in a heated room, is a new exercise trend adopted by celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez and Dakota Johnson.
Singapore has been named a Blue Zone – a place with long life expectancy and lower rates of chronic disease. A longevity expert and elderly runners talk about how it has made ageing well easier.
Think high-carbohydrate foods are unhealthy? Look at the man who ate 20 potatoes a day and nothing else for 60 days, or the champion bodybuilder who fuelled his win on potatoes and porridge.
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