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Instead of feeling liberated by a large number of options, people often feel paralysed, make worse choices and feel less satisfied with their decisions. Photo: AP

Why more choice is bad for you and how to streamline decision-making

Limit the number of choices you make and your brain will thank you for it, one psychology expert says.

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She traded Wall Street for acupuncture to solve pain that had derailed her life

19 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM

‘Saved my life’: how music fandoms help Gen Z with mental health and connection

19 Jul 2026 - 5:38AM

How tai chi energises these Chinese retirees: ‘everyone’s health has improved’

Tai chi practitioners at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven talk about learning the ancient Chinese practice and how it benefits health and spirit.

18 Jul 2026 - 6:21AM

People practice tai chi in a park near the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. Photo: AP Photo/Andy Wong

Lose sleep, gain weight: how chronic sleep loss can add 0.5kg every 6 weeks

Shortening adequate sleep by 80 minutes a night saw adults’ weight go up one pound in just six weeks in a recent study.

15 Jul 2026 - 9:15PM

How TCM helped a 71-year-old with Parkinson’s run 100 marathons in 100 days

American chiropractor and TCM practitioner Larry Grogin shares how Chinese herbs and acupuncture helped him as he made his way across the US.

15 Jul 2026 - 11:00AMvideocam

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Indian spiritual leader on finding inner peace and ‘the charm of Hong Kong’

On a recent Hong Kong visit, Chinmaya Mission head Swami Swaroopananda spoke about meditation, mindset and the ‘happening’ city he grew up in.

14 Jul 2026 - 3:15PM

Chinmaya Mission head Swami Swaroopananda in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, next to a portrait of Swami Chinmayananda. Swaroopananda grew up in Hong Kong and was back recently for a spiritual gathering celebrating his mission’s 75th anniversary. Photo: Edmond So

Low-inflammation diet can cut dementia risk by almost 30%. Here’s how

Researchers find that anti-inflammatory foods can even lower risk for those with the markers of Alzheimer’s that show up long before onset.

13 Jul 2026 - 12:45PM

Why losing weight involves more than counting calories

If you burn more calories than you consume, you lose weight. However, calorie uptake is affected by ripeness, processing and burn rate.

12 Jul 2026 - 4:15PM

8 surprising sleep facts and why shut-eye affects every aspect of our lives

From the science behind sleep paralysis to lucid dreams and memory making, experts help us understand little-known but vital aspects of sleep.

12 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM

We all sleep, but most of us aren’t aware of how it benefits us physically, mentally and emotionally. Sleep experts help us understand eight lesser-known things about shut-eye. Photo: Shutterstock

Food and Drinks

All about Walovi, the Erling Haaland-promoted Chinese herbal drink

The Norwegian footballer has brought the drink into the spotlight – but what exactly are the benefits of this nearly 200-year-old brand?

12 Jul 2026 - 4:15AM

Norwegian football star Erling Haaland has recently been promoting Walovi, a popular Chinese herbal drink that is part of a nearly 200-year-old herbal tea brand. Photo: instagram/walovi_official

Hong Kong start-ups are closing ‘glaring gap’ in women’s health technology

Meet the Hong Kong innovators who are addressing the needs for women-focused health solutions, from apps to fertility treatment centres.

11 Jul 2026 - 5:51PM

She lost her infant son. Strength training helped her rebuild her life

After losing her son Joshua, diet and weightlifting helped Beatrice Caffrey build physical and emotional strength. Now she’s helping others.

8 Jul 2026 - 11:08AM

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 10-12

Explore a wedding expo, catch up with Moana’s latest adventure, enjoy a morning of Pilates and shopping. Hong Kong’s got it all this weekend.

9 Jul 2026 - 12:47PMvideocam

A promotional photo for the wedding expo showing a bride and groom on their wedding day.

Can you get cancer? Hong Kong doctors say it takes more than 1 mistake

Although about 90 per cent of cancers are sporadic and can affect anyone regardless of genetics, experts say small, sustained lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce risk.

6 Jul 2026 - 9:18AM

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Sunburn in children can cause skin cancer later in life. How to protect them

A dermatologist and a cancer research expert outline the skin damage childhood sunburn can cause later in life, and advise on sun safety.

6 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM

50km ultra-marathon on ‘magical’ 5-day Easter Island holiday a race like no other

A five-day running and hiking tour of Rapa Nui left this writer in awe of the Pacific island’s landscape and spirituality, and slightly lost.

5 Jul 2026 - 7:15AMvideocam

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What is ‘urge surfing’? How does it help with addiction and bad habits?

The technique manages cravings and compulsive behaviours like phone addiction by encouraging people to ride out their urges like waves.

4 Jul 2026 - 7:31AM

Experts describe how to use mindfulness techniques such as “urge surfing” to overcome addiction urges and cravings and take back control. Photo: Shutterstock

Strength training helped a mum save her kids. Now she’s urging others to start

Jennifer Wannenmacher rescued her children from a risky sea incident. The 47-year-old shares how to build strength in middle age.

1 Jul 2026 - 7:56PM

‘Darling, we made it’: 67-year-old completes 2,200km run to honour late wife

Lim Shyang Guey’s 86-day run around Peninsular Malaysia to raise money for cancer treatment in honour of his late wife finished on June 21.

1 Jul 2026 - 4:18PM

‘Midlife is the time’: why dementia prevention should start in your 40s

From high blood pressure to hearing loss, cognitive-decline risk factors surface earlier than you think. Here’s how to reduce your risk.

29 Jun 2026 - 8:15AM

Doctors increasingly view dementia as a disease triggered much earlier in life than previously thought. This means prevention, through exercise and other healthy lifestyle choices, should be started in middle age or earlier. Photo: Shutterstock

How often should your air conditioner be cleaned to prevent health risks?

Unclean AC units harbouring mould, fungi, bacteria and worse pose myriad health risks, including triggering allergic rhinitis or asthma.

28 Jun 2026 - 12:15PM

One expert recommends that air conditioners should be professionally cleaned at least once a year, with twice a year being a better target to prevent significant mould growth, which generally begins around five to six months after cleaning. Photo: Shutterstock

Don’t have life sorted by 25? Not to worry – why TCM says your peak comes later

Traditional Chinese medicine observes peak physical and reproductive age as 28 for women and 32 for men, much older than in Western medicine.

3 Jul 2026 - 8:43AM

Can too much running cause colon cancer? New study raises questions

Study finds unusually high rates of precancerous colon polyps in endurance runners, raising concerns over marathoning’s impact on gut health.

27 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM

‘I was a mess’: how Hong Kong-born comedian turned her life around

Kiki Yeung survived a life-threatening autoimmune illness as a teen but was left ‘depressed and suicidal’. Here’s how she moved forward.

29 Jun 2026 - 6:04PM

Asian-American comedian Kiki Yeung, who lived in Hong Kong until she was 12, describes how overcoming a life-threatening autoimmune illness as a teen has shaped her life and her comedy shows. Photo: Paul Colliton/collitonstudio.com

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