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Wrinkle-prevention skin care products are just some of the products being aggressively marketed to women entering their menopause. Doctors explain how to “navigate the marketing onslaught”. Photo: Shutterstock

What menopause products actually work? Doctors share how to buy wisely

From skin serums and rings to lotions and gadgets, products promising to help women with menopause symptoms are everywhere now.

19 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM

Feng shui guru who’s helped the Rolling Stones, Steven Spielberg gives top tips

19 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM

Got knee pain? How exercise can help you avoid surgery, as a rugby player found

18 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM

Pros and cons of aiming for 10,000 steps a day and why less can be more

Walking 10,000 steps a day comes with a host of powerful health benefits but can be an off-putting goal for people who sit all day for work.

18 Apr 2026 - 7:28AM

Although it is a powerful motivator for many, the goal of taking 10,000 steps a day can be seen as an unrealistic and daunting one for others. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa

Do you have trouble visualising things? Maybe you have aphantasia

Aphantasia is the inability to visualise objects or scenarios in the mind, a condition affecting up to 4 per cent of people.

17 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM

‘I was taught to shrink’: rugby player fights against Asian beauty standards

German-Chinese national athlete Sofie Fella urges girls and women to transcend traditional Asian femininity norms and build strength.

15 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM

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Too old to exercise? Meet the 100-year-old who works out twice a week

Rudolf Goetz, who started going to the gym in his nineties, believes you can start exercising at any age. And he is not alone.

15 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM

Rudolf Goetz is 100 years old. Remarkably, he only started going to the gym in his 90s. Photo: Patrick Pleul/dpa

She was a 102kg diabetic with a ‘death wish’. After losing 40kg, she’s thriving

Keya Wingfield comfort-ate to morbid obesity after her baby son died. An epiphany led to her losing 40kg and reversing type 2 diabetes.

12 Apr 2026 - 11:15AM

Hong Kong hairstylist’s cancer battle takes him on a crowdfunding campaign

Pitt Cheung and his brother Lego have so far raised thousands for nasopharyngeal cancer treatments not covered by Hong Kong’s public system.

11 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM

Hypertension’s link to dementia calls for stronger blood pressure control

Links between dementia and hypertension are reasons to keep blood pressure under tighter control – sooner rather than later.

11 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM

The links between dementia and hypertension mean getting high blood pressure under control is even more important than previously thought. Photo: Shutterstock

Just 1 hour. How a single therapy session can help you overcome a problem

Experts and patients alike praise single-session therapy, which offers a more targeted approach to counselling while saving money and time.

9 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM

In single-session therapy, a counsellor helps the client identify concrete steps towards relieving a specific problem with the intention of not completely solving it, but rather to help clients walk away with a toolbox of strategies for how to approach it. Photo: Shutterstock

Diagnosed with autism at 2, Hong Kong violinist twins found joy in music

Music has helped Hugo and Jayden Pang improve their communication skills and regulate emotional outbursts. Their mother shares their story.

8 Apr 2026 - 1:26PMvideocam

Are trends like ‘fibermaxxing’ and ‘proteinmaxxing’ actually healthy?

Experts say more is not always best when it comes to protein and fibre. Here’s some advice on balanced nutrition and gut health.

7 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM

Why internet use can actually lower your risk of dementia

While excessive screen time can harm young brains, a study finds that using the internet wisely can boost cognitive health in older adults.

6 Apr 2026 - 6:18PM

While young people who are addicted to screens can suffer from “digital dementia”, evidence suggests that internet use can actually be good for the brains of older people. Photo: Shutterstock

Forget tai chi, these Singaporeans aged 60-plus are learning parkour

‘Geriatric parkour’ has gained a devoted following of senior citizens in Singapore, which is among the world’s fastest-ageing countries.

8 Apr 2026 - 11:52AMvideocam

Singaporean seniors take part in a parkour training session, in which around 20 retirees learn to tackle a series of relatively demanding exercises, building their agility and enjoying a sense of camaraderie, on March 17, 2026. Photo: AFP

Hate jet lag? How fliers are using apps to beat the common travel trouble

Flying across time zones disrupts your circadian rhythm, which affects functioning and even long-term health. But apps could help.

5 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM

‘A shell of myself’: colon cancer survivor who became viral fitness influencer

Bill Maeda, 57, is an unconventional fitness influencer who doesn’t count reps and has some clients exercise for just 10 minutes a day.

4 Apr 2026 - 7:46AMvideocam

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Too busy for the gym? 5 to 10 minute ‘exercise snacking’ stints can get you fit

Short bursts of exercise, from stair climbing to stretching, can significantly cut disease risks, including dementia, a new study says.

3 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM

Experts say that “exercise snacking” – five to 10 minute bursts of movement – can boost your overall health. Photo: Shutterstock

How a 70-year-old retired teacher defied osteoporosis to become a powerlifter

Hongkonger Anjali Hazari used to run marathons and climb mountains before major knee and abdominal surgeries. Now she has a new challenge.

8 Apr 2026 - 6:06PM

How this Hong Kong mother of an autistic son is helping others like him

Mary Schaus set up the non-profit Talos Foundation to promote neurodiversity awareness and inclusion through simple strategies.

1 Apr 2026 - 10:15AM

What is autism? Understanding the spectrum, gut-brain connection and more

Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, we speak with experts and researchers to understand the neurodivergent condition.

31 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM

Amanda Oswalt Visher, director of psychological services at Spot Children’s Therapy Centre, simulates an autism assessment session with her son, Theodore. The centre provides psychology, counselling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and specialist teaching across four clinics in Hong Kong. Photo: Karma Lo

His wife died from cancer. Now, he is running 2,200km to honour her memory

Today, Lim Shyang Guey starts a 90-day campaign to fulfil a dream he shared with his wife, Goh Joo Lee, running up to 35km a day.

28 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

Lim Shyang Guey, a Malaysian runner, at Victoria Park, in Hong Kong. Lim is preparing to run 2,200km around Peninsular Malaysia starting on March 28 in honour of his late wife, who passed away from cancer. Photo: Edmond So

From the corporate world to the couch: Hong Kong’s new midlife career pivot

More Hong Kong professionals in their forties and beyond are becoming therapists or coaches, seeking a new purpose and a change in career.

28 Mar 2026 - 11:43AM

How a California studio is helping autistic artists break into Hollywood

Visual effects studio Exceptional Minds in Los Angeles is preparing adults with autism for careers in Hollywood.

26 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM

How 9 minutes a day of mobility training helps keep you pain-free as you age

Fitness influencer Joe Yoon has 1.2 million followers on Instagram keen to keep moving pain-free as they age, and counts athletes among them.

25 Mar 2026 - 2:25PMvideocam

Mobility expert Joe Yoon identifies movement restrictions in clients, gradually correcting them so they see improvements not just in performance, but in injury prevention. Photo: joetherapy.com

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