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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

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.

5 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM

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

5 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM

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

4 Apr 2026 - 7:46AMvideocam

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.

2 Apr 2026 - 6:04PM

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

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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

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

Artist Kris Helmacy works on a project at the Exceptional Minds Academy in Los Angeles, California. Exceptional Minds trains adults with autism for jobs in filmmaking. Photo: Reuters

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

‘A healthy meal helps you heal’: doctors on why food is the best medicine

What we eat has a significant impact on our health, but is rarely treated like medicine. Nutrition experts explain why it should be.

23 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM

Many TikTok videos on ADHD, autism are ‘inaccurate’, study claims

Social media misinformation on ADHD and autism is rife, especially on TikTok, and experts are urging better content moderation.

23 Mar 2026 - 12:15PM

Can poor sleep lead to dementia? What you need to know about the links

Studies link poor-quality sleep to dementia types like Alzheimer’s disease, but experts explain why the picture might be more complex.

23 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

A recent study found that about 13 per cent of dementia cases may have roots in insomnia, and that poor sleep may be as significant a dementia risk factor as hearing loss and hypertension. Photo: Shutterstock

How to overcome your fear of flying as flight anxiety runs high

With recent air safety incidents contributing to travellers’ trepidation, we get tips from an aviophobe and a psychologist on how to cope.

22 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM

As many as 40 per cent of people in developed countries grapple with some form of aviophobia – a clinical anxiety that turns a flight into a psychological battle. But there are many tips and strategies travellers can employ to overcome their fear of flying. Photo: Shutterstock

How new Hong Kong menopause support group aims to flip the conversation

Three doctors are launching The Hong Kong Menopause Society to raise awareness and understanding of menopause and perimenopause in the city.

21 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM

How to meditate? Tips for beginners, from finding a type to what to expect

Meditation can relieve stress and ease depression if approached correctly. Mindfulness instructors share how to start on the right path.

20 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

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How a mother’s 22kg weight loss led to bodybuilding and a healthy snack brand

Chinese-Canadian Jenny Yue rapidly gained weight during the pandemic, but lost it all just as quickly through diet and exercise.

18 Mar 2026 - 12:34PM

Jenny Yue in February 2021 (left) weighing nearly 78kg, and in January 2023 (right) when she was about 56kg. Having rapidly put on weight during the pandemic, Yue lost it again by eating more healthily and doing regular exercise. Photo: Jenny Yue

Luxury traditional Chinese medicine treatments are finding fans in Hong Kong

TCM treatments at Upper House, Island Shangri-La and Yun Wellness ranging from acupuncture to massage are appealing to younger generations.

15 Mar 2026 - 11:15AM

These new at-home tests let women get insights into their reproductive health

A Singapore-based start-up offers a hormone testing kit for perimenopausal women, while a German one gives insights based on menstrual blood.

14 Mar 2026 - 12:15PM

How a multivitamin a day could help keep you biologically younger

A study that examined tiny changes in DNA suggests that taking multivitamins daily can slow biological ageing.

14 Mar 2026 - 7:35AMvideocam

A recent study of multivitamins and biological ageing points to a reduction of that ageing by about four months after two years of taking daily multivitamins. Photo: Shutterstock

Told she might only have 5 years left, she lost 40kg and transformed her life

At 49, Shyy Sachdev was a 100kg obese chain smoker with high blood pressure and cholesterol. Today, she is a fitness influencer.

11 Mar 2026 - 7:14PM

Shyy Sachdev in New York (left) when she weighed 100kg in 2009; and in London (right) weighing 60kg in November 2025. A mid-life health pronouncement that she might have only five years to live was the motivation this single mum of two needed to switch up her life. Photo: Shyy Sachdev

Why the 5am Club isn’t for everyone

Ahead of World Sleep Day, we look at how to get the best night’s sleep and why getting up early isn’t always as productive as you may think.

10 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

The early signs of dementia you need to look for in loved ones and yourself

Verbal tests don’t always pick up Alzheimer’s disease. Falls, problems swallowing, bladder issues and other symptoms can be better signs.

9 Mar 2026 - 3:39PM

These Hong Kong women are showing what’s possible in their sports

On International Women’s Day, we talk to women who reflect a growing global movement of women’s sport moving to the forefront.

8 Mar 2026 - 7:15AMvideocam

Hong Kong-based events manager Clare Cheung takes part in a Hyrox event. She has taken part in more than 30 Hyrox races to date, spanning multiple categories, and has won 11 of them. Photo: Hyrox HK

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