Health

Influencer Kols describes how she used the 12-3-30 treadmill routine as part of her weight-loss journey, with tips for newbies to the gym on how to get started.
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How the ‘12-3-30’ treadmill workout is still helping people lose weight

Created by an influencer in 2019 to feel less overwhelmed at the gym, the workout has inspired thousands on their own weight-loss journeys.

21 Apr 2025 - 11:34AMvideocam

Profile | The Hong Kong aerialist who sent Britain’s Got Talent audience into a spin

20 Apr 2025 - 8:15AMvideocam

How to get your kids to sleep earlier and the signs of sleep deprivation

19 Apr 2025 - 5:15PM

Singaporean chef lost 15kg for his wedding. Then he lost another 15kg

LG Han of Michelin-starred restaurant Labyrinth hit 94kg in 2022. Now over 30kg lighter, he says he is happier and more mentally focused.

19 Apr 2025 - 4:15AM

(Left) Singaporean chef LG Han on Masterchef Asia in 2021, and (right) more recently after losing weight and building strength. Photo: Instagram/han_lg

Think creatine boosts muscle growth? New research suggests it does not

Bodybuilders and weightlifters, think twice before taking creatine to bulk up – a new study says it makes next to no difference.

17 Apr 2025 - 7:15PM

Can eating chocolate be good for you? Yes, as long as it’s dark chocolate

A dietitian and a chocolate craftsman explain why it is OK to indulge a chocolate craving – as long as it is dark, and only in moderation.

16 Apr 2025 - 7:15PM

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People who use sugar substitutes to lose weight could be making things worse

Sucralose, a widely used alternative to sugar, could actually increase hunger and negatively affect weight loss, a new study says.

16 Apr 2025 - 12:45PM

Do sugar substitutes actually make you more hungry? A new study suggests this could be true. Photo: Shutterstock

How high humidity causes ‘damp’ illnesses, plus TCM experts’ health tips

As Hong Kong edges towards summer, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners share how to protect health by eating, acting and thinking right.

15 Apr 2025 - 7:15PM

How the little-known nutrient choline is vital for your mental health

Choline may lower the risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment, and helps with gene expression, protein production and DNA repair.

14 Apr 2025 - 7:15PM

How to lower your risk of Parkinson’s disease and slow its advance

Study estimates 25 million people could have Parkinson’s by 2050. Healthy habits can prevent it or slow its progression.

13 Apr 2025 - 5:15PM

As cases of Parkinson’s disease increase globally, there are ways to reduce your risk, including exercise (above) and a good diet.
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She was on American Ninja Warrior in her 70s. How is she ageing so well?

Ginny MacColl, who was diagnosed with osteopenia in her 40s, says women are never too old to build muscle. Here’s how she does it.

13 Apr 2025 - 7:45AM

American actress and dancer MacColl is the oldest woman to compete in the long-running US sports entertainment reality show American Ninja Warrior. Photo: Elizabeth Morris/NBC via Getty Images

High blood pressure? Have you tried relaxing? Experts say it works

If you feel your blood pressure rising, just breathe or take up a relaxing form of exercise. Experts say things like yoga can keep it down.

12 Apr 2025 - 5:15PM

Told she had stage 4 cancer at 41, designer finds strength in art therapy

Ivy Ip says art therapy classes at the Hong Kong Cancer Fund have been a source of inspiration. Now she’s exhibiting her work in Wan Chai.

12 Apr 2025 - 7:58AM

At this gym AI sees when you’re running, knows when you lift weights

The ‘first full-scale AI-powered gym’ in LA pairs AI software with human coaches to keep you on track – so be good, for goodness’ sake.

11 Apr 2025 - 4:15PM

Fred Fitness CEO Andre Enzensberger explains how its AI-powered equipment works. The gym in Los Angeles pairs AI software with human coaches to keep gym-goers on track. Photo: Instagram/fredfitnessofficial

At 23, she had a stroke. It left her feeling like ‘a ticking time bomb’

Before her stroke, Emma Rand had been told her blood pressure was high. After a series of tests, doctors revealed what probably caused it.

10 Apr 2025 - 3:15PM

Emma Rand had a stroke at age 23, but it took doctors five days and multiple medical appointments to figure that out. Photo: courtesy of the Rand family

That little voice in our heads? This woman doesn’t have one

Most of us have an inner voice, some more than one. But to the surprise of some scientists, a few people do not – like Australian Mel May.

9 Apr 2025 - 4:15PM

From robot nurses to diagnoses, 5 ways AI is changing healthcare

Doctors say using artificial intelligence will make future healthcare more effective, such as by rapid diagnosis and tailored treatments.

9 Apr 2025 - 1:00PMvideocam

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More evidence links diabetes in pregnancy to higher autism risk in children

Women with diabetes who become pregnant are shown to be at particular risk of giving birth to a child with ADHD, autism or other disorders.

8 Apr 2025 - 5:45PM

Mothers with diabetes are more likely to give birth to children with disorders including autism, research shows. Photo: Shutterstock

What is microcheating and are you doing it to your partner?

Microcheating covers things such as furtive social media chatting, which some consider a form of infidelity. But is it that important?

8 Apr 2025 - 1:00PM

Why working nights could lead to health issues like diabetes

Unhealthy habits associated with working late or night shifts can induce cancer, the WHO says, and make other health conditions more likely.

8 Apr 2025 - 5:03AM

Take a photo of what food you have and let AI work out what you can cook

You’ve got the ingredients but what to prepare for you or your family? Free AI meal planning generators and apps can help get recipes.

7 Apr 2025 - 7:15PM

You can give photos of the food in your fridge or cupboards to AI tools and get them to develop meal plans based on what you have on hand. Photo: Shutterstock

Rise in fungal diseases, hard to treat and deadly, worries experts

Dangerous fungal infections that kill millions are becoming more common as the planet warms, and treatment options are few and far between.

7 Apr 2025 - 4:15PM

Dangerous and often lethal fungal infections are on the rise, and the World Health Organization has warned of critical global gaps in the ability to diagnose and treat them. Photo: Shutterstock

What is best to eat for breakfast? 4 nutrition experts tell us theirs

Breakfast should not be skipped, especially if you are a woman, nutritionists say. Eat it soon after you awake and include protein, they add.

6 Apr 2025 - 5:30PM

Crying out for a no-tears way to slice onions? How to make it happen

A professor of botany explains why onions make us cry, and we consider some of the ways you can try to stop the tears flowing.

5 Apr 2025 - 6:30PM

Scientists find women’s hearing is better than men’s. Say what?

Many people have the impression women’s hearing is sharper. Now tests in 13 countries have shown they do. Researchers offer some reasons.

5 Apr 2025 - 11:15AM

Following tests on around 450 people in 13 countries, British and French researchers found women “typically” have hearing amplitude that is around two decibels more sensitive than men’s. Photo: Shutterstock

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