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Wellness
Too cold to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest when the temperature drops
Stay warm in bed this winter with expert-approved tips on bedding, pyjamas and smart sleep solutions for cosy, uninterrupted nights.
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Wellness
Experts’ tips on safeguarding your brain health – one is being social
29 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
Wellness
Hong Kong’s wellness social clubs are redefining networking. Here’s how
28 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
Wellness
Why young people are turning to Gen Z and millennial Christian influencers
Christian influencers in the US are galvanising young people looking for meaning in a culture that lacks it, say those of faith.
27 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
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Christian podcaster Megan Ashley films her show In Totality at her home. She is one of many Christian influencers rapidly gaining followers on social media. Photo: AP
Wellness
What are the secrets to a long and healthy life? A longevity expert reveals
Bill Gifford shares diet, exercise and lifestyle tips on how to live to 100 and older, like Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest person at 116.
27 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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What is the horse pose in yoga? Only ‘3 out of 10 students’ can do it
Horse pose, also known as horse face pose or vatayanasana, is a challenging yoga pose that boosts hip mobility, strength and concentration.
25 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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How laughter is good for your heart, immune system, pain – even if it’s fake
Studies show that laughter reduces stress, boosts immunity, heart health and even lowers pain – ‘it’s like you’ve taken pain medication’.
24 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
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Giggles and laughter, even when forced, can boost heart health, immunity and mood. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness
As weight-loss drugs reduce appetites, US restaurants cut portion sizes
Some New York restaurants are offering smaller portions at lower prices to appeal to those on hunger-reducing GLP-1 weight-loss medications.
24 Dec 2025 - 4:15AM
Wellness
7 of the most popular health and wellness stories from 2025
Body transformations, scientific breakthroughs and weight-loss journeys are among your most-read health and wellness stories this year.
23 Dec 2025 - 12:45PM
Wellness
Need to pass gas after eating? Why taking a short walk is so good for you
‘If you take 100 steps after each meal, you’ll live to 99,’ an ancient Chinese proverb says. Here is why a post-meal walk is so beneficial.
22 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
Wellness
How this luxury Cambodian resort offers a yoga experience few others can match
Knai Bang Chatt, an eco-friendly seaside resort in Kep, left stressed-out Cathy Hilborn Feng feeling realigned from the inside out.
21 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
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Lana Yang (left), wellness manager at Knai Bang Chatt, and her friend and fellow yoga instructor Aimee Ortagus lead a class during a three-day yoga retreat at the seaside resort. Photo: Cathy Hilborn Feng
Wellness
In top shape at 71, Singapore-based Swede helps people over 50 get stronger
Christer Ekberg started helping people keep fit after noticing that many people aged 50 and above gave up on fitness and physical strength.
21 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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US singer marries sultan, paraglider’s 28,000ft stunt: 8 viral stories in 2025
From US singer marrying Malaysian sultan to Chinese paraglider cheating death, here are our stories that have gone viral in 2025.
20 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
Wellness
How to avoid gaining weight this Christmas while still enjoying great food
Diet experts weigh in on healthy festive eating to avoid weight gain, from foods with nutritional ‘superpowers’ to alternatives to sugar.
20 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
Chinese culture
‘I have witnessed magic’: how horses help Hong Kong people with disabilities
Riding for the Disabled Association instructor Joelle Scott reveals some of the amazing ways equine therapy can help those with disabilities.
19 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM
An instructor for Hong Kong’s Riding for the Disabled Association guides a child on a horse. The non-profit organisation teaches disabled children and some adults to ride a horse to the best of their ability. Photo: RDA
Wellness
New dating app is helping disabled and chronically ill people find love
Disabled and chronically ill people are often ghosted or rejected on mainstream dating apps. Dateability is evening the playing field.
18 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
SCMP Highlights
Hong Kong’s festive dining; music cuts dementia risks: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From Hong Kong cinema’s female action stars to must-try festive meals in Hong Kong, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
18 Dec 2025 - 1:29PM
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Why Hong Kong’s first pro female MMA fighter now battles for women’s health
Wellness entrepreneur Tricia Yap is helping reshape women’s health by focusing on areas like precision training and lifestyle medicine.
18 Dec 2025 - 12:50PM
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Tricia Yap, a former professional MMA fighter, is the founder of Limitless Health and now focuses on holistic health and fitness for women. Photo: Sun Yeung
Wellness
How to avoid financial stress this holiday season? Experts share tips
From budgeting to giving experiences, a therapist, finance app boss and retail guru share how to enjoy the holidays without racking up debt.
16 Dec 2025 - 5:15PM
Year of the Horse 2026
Mongolia’s child jockeys are key to its heritage. But are they in danger?
Light and agile, children have long held the reins in Mongolian horse racing. But the hazards of the sport make it anything but child’s play.
16 Dec 2025 - 3:47PM
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China fintech giant Ant upgrades AI health app to tap eldercare, wellness demand
App AQ integrates Apple and Huawei devices, adds family health profiles and smart reminders to boost user engagement.
16 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
Wellness
Listening to music can lower dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study says
Research shows how listening to music can both lower dementia risk and improve cognitive areas like memory, attention and problem-solving.
15 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
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Want to boost brain health? A study suggests regular music listening may cut dementia risk by 39 per cent. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness
She quit her corporate job to walk 5,700km alone across America
Jessica Guo became the first woman to hike a continuous route linking the Continental Divide Trail with the Great Divide Trail.
16 Dec 2025 - 6:20PM
Wellness
How does humming help you reduce stress? Expert tips on yogic breathing
Humming stimulates the vagus nerve and has other health benefits, and is the base of the yogic breathing technique ‘humming bee breath’.
13 Dec 2025 - 7:52AM
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What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 12-14
Watch Hong Kong Ballet’s The Nutcracker, head to a beach beer festival, donate and shop at a festive thrifting event and more this weekend.
12 Dec 2025 - 10:49AM
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