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We have selected seven Lifestyle and Culture stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. 52-year-old gained 30kg, then lost it all in a year. How did she do it?

Hong Kong-based stand-up comedian Maitreyi Karanth’s weight-loss journey was sparked by hurtful comments from well-meaning friends.
2. Who is Lan Lao? Meet the Chinese rapper more popular than Jay Chou
Mixing Cantonese culture with American rap influences, Lan Lao is a viral sensation inspired by stars like Drake, Young Thug and Wang Yitai.
3. Planning a Hong Kong staycation? 6 hotels turning up the summer fun

From food and drink festivals to music to pet- and family-friendly staycation deals, these hotels offer treats without the hassle of travel.
4. Novak Djokovic reveals his health secrets – how he stays in peak form
The tennis great talks about his gluten-free diet, prioritising sleep, and the one health item he “can’t live without”.
5. What is cheung fun? Types, history and how to make Chinese rice noodle rolls

From Hong Kong dim sum classics to Malaysian twists, here’s everything you need to know about cheung fun, including expert cooking tips.
6. Hong Kong star Adam Cheng, from TV heartthrob to stock market jinx
An enduring name in Hong Kong’s entertainment industry, Adam Cheng Siu-chau has been a prominent actor and singer for the past five decades. Cheng’s starring role in the series The Greed of Man (1992) even gave rise to a stock market phenomenon called the “Ting Hai effect”.
7. Losing one of your senses? It could be an early dementia sign, experts say

It’s not just memory loss that is a sign of potential cognitive impairment, but changes in touch, taste, smell, hearing and vision, too.


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Hong Kong hotels for staycations, comedian’s weight-loss journey: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Novak Djokovic warms up in the gym prior to a match in the Davis Cup Final on November 23, 2023 in Malaga, Spain. Photo: Getty Images

Karanth in 2019, just before she decided that she was done making excuses for her poor eating habits. Photo: Maitreyi Karanth

The St Regis Hong Kong’s Aperol Spritz Ora d’Oro Experience is available until the end of September. Photo: St Regis Hong Kong

Fried cheung fun with XO sauce. The rolls have a crispy exterior that contrasts with the soft interior. Photo: Shutterstock

Hearing loss contributes to dementia for several reasons. The brain must work much harder to understand sounds, leaving it with less capacity to lay down memories, for example. Photo: Shutterstock

Karen Mok’s rise to Mandopop queen, Hong Kong second-hand clothes: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Karen Mok is pictured at an interview with the Post in 2010. The Hong Kong-born star has enjoyed more musical success in mainland China and Taiwan than in her home city. Photo: Oliver Tsang


Dianne Gupta is pictured at second-hand store Mee & Gee in Kowloon’s Mong Kok district. The Hongkonger, who shares sustainable styling tips on Instagram, reveals where she shops for clothes. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Research shows frequent or persistent nightmares may be an easily identifiable marker of dementia risk. Photo: Shutterstock

Indonesia’s popular private island, greeting family in Cantonese: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Lauren Bernick, a 56-year-old mother of three with a family history of heart disease, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease 10 years ago. After a decade of veganism and regular exercise, she feels healthy and safe. Photo: Lauren Bernick

Nikoi Island is a private resort island off the east coast of Bintan, Indonesia, 50km from Singapore. Since November 2022, it has hosted the Ubah Rumah Residency for artists and researchers. Photo: Nikoi Island



Daniella Means is a professional bodybuilder and champion powerlifter. She was also previously a rugby player for the Hong Kong team. Photo: Instagram/daniellameans

Moon Ga-young in a still from Law and the City. Photo: Disney+

Do you know how to properly address your Chinese relatives? We examine just a few of the ones you hear often in Hong Kong. Illustration: Brian Wang

Cacao pods at Suriya Farm in Chanthaburi, in eastern Thailand. Photo: Llewellyn Cheung

Cantonese cuisine in New York; gifts to avoid in Chinese culture: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Eng and Melnick say that one of their favourite recipes in the book is for steamed garlic prawns over mung bean vermicelli, given how quick it is to make. Photo: Alex Lau

Cantonese-American chef Calvin Eng of Bonnie’s in New York has released his debut cookbook Salt Sugar MSG: Recipes and Stories from a Cantonese American Home, written with his fiancée, which uses MSG in recipes that celebrate his roots and family. Photo: Alex Lau

Pranali Gupta in a still from one of her YouTube videos on her channel NewDellily. She explains how she bridges Hong Kong and Indian cultures through social media. Photo: YouTube/NewDellily

Excessive panting is one of the symptoms of heatstroke in dogs. Others include bright red or pale gums, drooling, lethargy, or collapse, such as when a dog is unable to walk or stand. Photo: Shutterstock

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Culture

From a woman successfully prioritising her health to six Hong Kong hotels for staycations, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed


From a woman successfully prioritising her health to six Hong Kong hotels for staycations, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed.
