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A professor’s focus on anomalistic psychology tries to understand belief in phenomena not supported by science, such as the use of Ouija boards (pictured) to communicate with the dead. Photo: Shutterstock

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Do you believe in ghosts? A sceptic explains why we think we see them

A professor uses ‘anomalistic psychology’ to try to understand belief in phenomena that lack scientific support, such as psychics or ghosts.

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The celebrities driving traditional Chinese medicine’s boom in the West

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Escape Lunar New Year bad luck with a snake-themed run through Hong Kong

The third day of the Lunar New Year is considered an unlucky day. Shake off that bad luck with a run that snakes through country parks.

28 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM

Runners on Wildtrek Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year Dragon Tour in 2024. This year’s run, the Snake Tour, is the second edition of what is planned to be an annual running event. Photo: Wildtrek Hong Kong

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Light to moderate wine drinking could be as good as statins for your heart

It’s often said light to moderate wine drinking is good for heart health – but how much wine is that? Scientists have put a number on it.

23 Dec 2024 - 12:21PM

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How easy is it to lower your biological age? 8-week plan shows big results

A study shows women needed two months to lower their biological ages by years – by eating and sleeping better and exercising. You could, too.

27 Dec 2024 - 7:01PM

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 27-29

The AIA Carnival is back, a beloved cafe closes, you can learn about vegan cooking and there’s some Thai jewellery to shop – Lisa’s a fan.

27 Dec 2024 - 4:15PMvideocam

People enjoy a ride at the AIA Carnival on the Central Harbourfront Event Space, one of our picks of the best things to do in Hong Kong on the weekend of December 27-29, 2024. Photo: Elson Li

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Personal health forecasts based on DNA are getting close to reality

Personal well-being guides based on our genetic make-up that have the potential to predict disease risks are becoming increasingly possible.

26 Dec 2024 - 7:45AM

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Pet therapy charity’s miniature horses bring joy to young, old and sick

Miniature horses offer therapy to Greek special needs children, old people and psychiatric patients, but charity providing them needs help.

25 Dec 2024 - 6:15PM

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Food and Drinks

Why there’s more to cinnamon, the ‘Christmas spice’, than you may think

Cinnamon smells like Christmas, gives flavour to food without adding many calories, and may lower blood glucose and reduce inflammation.

25 Dec 2024 - 12:45PM

Cinnamon sticks are taken from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree. Photo: Shutterstock

Travel & Leisure

Sonic boom as airports focus on music to lighten travellers’ moods

From live performances to carefully curated playlists, airports from Singapore to Seattle are using music in new ways to ease travel stress.

24 Dec 2024 - 12:45PMvideocam

RnB artist Olivia Nelson performs to passengers in the first of a series of surprise gigs at Terminal 5 at London’s Heathrow Airport on June 25, 2024. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA Media Assignments

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5 new OCD research findings that could drive better treatment

The holidays can exacerbate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder but new research into its causes is leading to greater understanding.

24 Dec 2024 - 4:36AM

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Year of the Snake retreat in Hong Kong to feature snake-themed exercises

The day-long fitness retreat taking place on Lamma Island before Lunar New Year will include strength-building, yoga and Muay Thai classes.

28 Dec 2024 - 2:27PM

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Planning a sober Christmas? Tips on avoiding alcohol and having a good time

Sober coaches, sober bar managers and happily sober people give their tips on avoiding alcohol – one trick is to leave a party early.

22 Dec 2024 - 5:15PM

You do not have to drink alcohol to have a good time this Christmas. Sober people offer tips on staying tipple-free. Photo: Shutterstock

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How to ensure a happy Christmas for a loved one with dementia

The festive season can be confusing and noisy for those with dementia, but these expert tips will help everyone enjoy the occasion.

22 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM

Exchanging gifts with a loved one with dementia can be challenging whether they are the giver or the recipient. Photo: Shutterstock

Travel & Leisure

Books and literature

Hong Kong ‘snake bible’ author on why you should learn to fear them less

The coming Year of the Snake is a great time to learn more about them, says Adam Francis, an enthusiast for the reptiles and for Hong Kong.

28 Dec 2024 - 2:26PM

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Hong Kong girl, 13, launches mentorship programme for girls in Africa

Climbing Africa’s highest peak inspired Emma Demopoulos, 13, to help Tanzania. She’s recruited international mentors for schoolgirls there.

23 Dec 2024 - 8:06AM

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5 years after pandemic began, long Covid still turns lives upside down

Two victims describe lingering, debilitating symptoms that keep them from reclaiming their lives; WHO expert describes barriers to diagnosis.

20 Dec 2024 - 3:22PM

Andrea Vanek in Vienna, Austria, with medicine she takes for long Covid, a condition in which patients fail to recover fully from the acute phase of Covid infection. Photo: AFP

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Snake gut secrets unlocked by new study may help treat human diseases

Research on how pythons regenerate their guts may open door to treatment for Crohn’s and coeliac diseases, colorectal cancer, even diabetes.

20 Dec 2024 - 5:21AMvideocam

Entertainment

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How filming 298km Hong Kong ultra run was almost as hard as competing

Director talks about the stress of making the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge documentary and telling its runners’ stories.

20 Dec 2024 - 1:45PMvideocam

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Why Chinese Gen Z are getting TCM winter body check-ups

Lei Yun Shang’s traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic in Shanghai is seeing more young people get health checks as winter sets in.

18 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM

Qiu Jingchuan, deputy chief practitioner at Lei Yun Shang, takes a patient’s blood pressure at the company’s TCM clinic in Shanghai, China. Photo: Lisa Cam

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Potato Head’s Dome on Bali’s Seminyak coast offers a feast for body and soul

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Straussomania: Austria to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss II’s birth

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