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Relatives of heart attack survivors are often overprotective and hide their own feelings, but this can cause problems for patient and carer. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

How family members can help heart attack survivors, and questions to ask

Relatives of survivors tend to hide their feelings, but this can create distance and affect mental health, say heart specialists.

Beauty

How this city became a hair transplant hub, and the headwinds it faces

Wellness

Why superfood goji berries are good for you – in moderation

Wellness

‘I realised it wasn’t all her fault,’ says love expert on fixing marriage

Bestselling author and Instagram influencer Diego Perez, aka ‘Yung Pueblo’, talks about how to have great relationships with less conflict.

Bestselling author, self-help guru and Instagram influencer Diego Perez (left) has been with his wife, Sara, for 17 years, but the early years were “chaotic” because he had no self-awareness, he says. Photo: Diego Perez
Bestselling author, self-help guru and Instagram influencer Diego Perez (left) has been with his wife, Sara, for 17 years, but the early years were “chaotic” because he had no self-awareness, he says. Photo: Diego Perez
Wellness

How men with breast cancer are more likely to die than women who have it

Around 8 in 10 women with breast cancer are still alive 5 years after diagnosis, but only 7 in 10 male patients, study of German data shows.

Wellness

Hong Kong marathon runner who’s conquered the world now helps others

Hong Kong lawyer and marathon runner Catherine Lau has gone from chasing personal bests to helping others achieve theirs.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, Feb 7-9

Float away your stress, feast on butter chicken pizza washed down with Indian-inspired cocktails, rummage a retro mart and more this weekend.

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Let stress and tension drift away in a Float Co pod session, alone or with a friend, this weekend in Hong Kong. Photo: Float Co
Let stress and tension drift away in a Float Co pod session, alone or with a friend, this weekend in Hong Kong. Photo: Float Co
Wellness

Do you touch your face a lot? You might be stressed, say researchers

You touch your face more times each day than you realise. If you do it more than usual, your body could be telling you that you are stressed.

Wellness

What is fatty liver disease? How lifestyle changes can prevent it

Simple changes, including drinking more water and less alcohol, and eating better, can help ward off a potentially fatal health risk.

Wellness

Home-testing kits for cervical cancer can end discomfort, save more lives

Pap smears save many lives, but many women avoid the uncomfortable and intrusive procedure. New self-test kits could change this.

The PadX kit for non-invasive screening for HPV, developed by WomenX Biotech. Photo: Mannings HK
Food and Drinks

What are the best, healthiest vegetables? The ones you’ll actually eat

Raw or cooked? Blanched, sautéed or roasted? How you prepare vegetables matters less than choosing ones you want to eat, nutritionists say.

What is the healthiest way to prepare vegetables? Experts explain. Photo: Shutterstock
What is the healthiest way to prepare vegetables? Experts explain. Photo: Shutterstock
Music

‘Healing and freeing,’ how making music helped save Ariana Grande’s life

After a terrorist attack at one of her concerts and the death of an ex-boyfriend, the Wicked star released two albums in quick succession.

Wellness

‘Don’t ignore the signs,’ says super fit man who had heart attack at 39

A fitness instructor left hospital just three days after open-heart surgery and was running soon after, thanks to his cardiovascular health.

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Wellness

Feeling depressed? Bacteria in your gut may be the cause, study says

Intestinal bacteria that set off an autoimmune inflammatory response could be the reason you are feeling down, researchers find.

A study by scientists at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital links bacteria found in the human gut to the onset of depression. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

Jennifer Aniston’s fitness regimen good for menopausal women, study finds

Actress is a fan and advocate of the Pvolve low-impact resistance programme, recently shown to improve strength and balance.

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Jennifer Aniston has been using the Pvolve exercise programme since 2021. A recent study showed the regimen to be effective for menopausal women. Photo: instagram.com/pvolve
Jennifer Aniston has been using the Pvolve exercise programme since 2021. A recent study showed the regimen to be effective for menopausal women. Photo: instagram.com/pvolve
Wellness

Want hair like Demi Moore’s? Start with the right diet and styling

Good hair health starts from within. The secret to luscious locks lies in eating well and doing as little as possible to your hair.

Wellness

Welcome to the ‘golden age’ of cancer research. It is saving lives

On World Cancer Day, we look at advances in cancer research, prevention and treatment that bring new hope and are extending or saving lives.

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Feeling lonely? How dementia risk goes up with social isolation

Studies show that higher levels of loneliness and social isolation – especially in older adults – are linked to greater dementia risk.

Thinking you are old - or accepting the ageism that society thrusts upon you - can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, so you will be less likely to try new things. This can lead to a higher risk of developing dementia, according to research. Photo: Shutterstock
Thinking you are old - or accepting the ageism that society thrusts upon you - can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, so you will be less likely to try new things. This can lead to a higher risk of developing dementia, according to research. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

Are microplastics behind some premature births? US study raises the prospect

More microplastics and nanoplastics found in placentas of babies born early than delivered full term; a causal link is possible, doctors say.

Wellness

Can’t sleep? You may be overtired. Expert tips to help you drift off

Adults, like babies, can become overtired. Experts explain why it makes sleeping hard and how to break the cycle. Counting sheep won’t work.

Wellness

What your resting heart rate signifies, and how to monitor it

If your resting heart rate is abnormally high or low, it could signal risks that need the attention of a doctor, say heart experts.

Your heart rate should be 50 per cent to 85 per cent of your maximum during moderate physical activity. Your resting heart rate should be significantly lower, but not too low. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

‘Did I want to live or to die?’ Alcoholic who became a top global mediator

Danny McFadden hit rock bottom in his 20s before discovering Alcoholics Anonymous. Now he works with bodies like the World Bank and IMF.

Danny McFadden speaks at the “Mediate First for a Win-Win Solution” conference in Hong Kong in March 2014. After becoming a lawyer, Danny McFadden became an expert trainer in dispute resolution. He frequently gives talks about mediation in Asia and beyond. Photo: Courtesy of Danny McFadden
Danny McFadden speaks at the “Mediate First for a Win-Win Solution” conference in Hong Kong in March 2014. After becoming a lawyer, Danny McFadden became an expert trainer in dispute resolution. He frequently gives talks about mediation in Asia and beyond. Photo: Courtesy of Danny McFadden
Wellness

How to slow or reverse ageing? Experts reveal latest longevity trends

We can’t all spend millions a year on longevity like Bryan Johnson. Specialists explain how they help people live longer, healthier lives.

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What are the benefits of eating cucumbers? An expert explains

Despite not being ‘super nutritious’, cucumbers are a low-calorie vegetable with vitamins K, C and A and are a healthy substitute for crisps.

Wellness

How to eat less added sugar and lower your risk of health issues

You are eating more sugar than you realise, and that is bad for you. But there are ways to cut down, including eating non-processed food.

Added sugar can be found in almost all processed foods. Women should limit their intake of added sugars to 25 grams a day, and men should limit theirs to 36 grams. There are easy changes to your diet that can lower the amount you eat. Photo: Shutterstock
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