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Hong Kong society
‘Obedient’ AI partners partly to blame for Hong Kong’s low births: lawmaker
‘To encourage childbirth today, we not only compete with pets, but also with AI,’ legislator and academic William Wong says.
24 Jul 2025 - 10:45PM
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South Korea
South Korea reverses birth rate decline with its fastest growth in 40 years
23 Jul 2025 - 8:02PM
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Hong Kong society
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Boosting suicide prevention must be part of Hong Kong’s recovery efforts
23 Jul 2025 - 2:49PM
Wellness
Losing one of your senses? It could be an early dementia sign, experts say
It’s not just memory loss that is a sign of potential cognitive impairment, but changes in touch, taste, smell, hearing and vision, too.
21 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
Wellness
The anti-ageing benefits of HRT, from more collagen to better brain health
New studies suggest that hormone replacement therapy for women in menopause can help them age well and might diminish disease risks.
19 Jul 2025 - 8:15AM
Insurance
Hongkongers show penchant for adding life to years, Manulife says
Hongkongers want to ‘live independently and do what is important’ rather than simply live longer, a survey of 1,000 residents shows.
17 Jul 2025 - 4:20PM
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This 79-year-old Singaporean can probably do more pull-ups than you
Charlotte Lim is stronger and fitter than most people half her age. Here’s how she stays in shape, from exercise routine to diet.
17 Jul 2025 - 2:02PM
China's population
Chinese province quintuples marriage leave to give betrothals a boost
Hubei province, one of several regions attempting to reverse persistent declines in marriages and births, will provide 15 days of leave for newlyweds.
15 Jul 2025 - 6:30PM
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Frugal Chinese man spends under US$1 per meal, saving to buy flat, car for parents
His extreme thriftiness stems from traumatic childhood incident when mum became gravely ill, forcing family to borrow for medical treatment.
13 Jul 2025 - 8:00PM
South Korea
South Korean medical students end walkout, demand healthcare system overhaul
Thousands of medical students walked out of school in early 2024 in opposition to a government plan to add thousands of new spots at medical schools.
12 Jul 2025 - 9:30PM
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Wellness
Blood tests that find cancer DNA can lead to early treatment, saving lives
A study shows that ctDNA tests can detect tumours up to three years before before traditional testing methods would have picked them up.
12 Jul 2025 - 5:15PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong can save HK$90,000 per patient with better end-of-life care: think tank
Our Hong Kong Foundation says city can adopt model expanding care to dying patients outside hospitals.
10 Jul 2025 - 8:59PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong minister hints at scrapping of MPF tax break proposal for elderly
Working group has been reviewing proposal aimed at encouraging greater participation of elderly in workforce as part of silver economy push.
9 Jul 2025 - 8:02PM
Insurance
Hong Kong’s insurance market may balloon 55% as Greater Bay Area ages
Gross insurance premium in the city may jump to US$127 billion by 2032, Manulife Financial’s Asia president says.
8 Jul 2025 - 8:10PM
Japan
Need a grandma? In Japan, you can rent one and help an old lady out
For US$20 an hour, these surrogate grandmothers are ready to offer services ranging from practical help to emotional support.
8 Jul 2025 - 5:52PM
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Wellness
Divorce rates in older adults rise when wives get sick, study finds
But rates do not change significantly when it is the husband who becomes ill or suffers physical limitation, a study of Europeans discovers.
8 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
Wellness
Why nightmares could increase your risk of dementia in later life
Experts say that frequent nightmares can be a marker of earlier dementia and even a driver of it, with cortisol being the main culprit.
7 Jul 2025 - 12:15PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong to launch pilot project to identify at-risk carers in coming weeks
Welfare minister says scheme to be launched in two phases, with first stage using Hospital Authority data to flag if carers have been hospitalised.
5 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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Cat-loving Chinese man, 82, plans to leave feline his inheritance, seeks good carer
Desire of childless, single animal-lover that his pet lives happily after he dies leads to online debate over wills, warnings about ‘bad people’.
3 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
Wellness
Are you developing Parkinson’s disease? Earwax may show if you are at risk
Earwax tests could help with early Parkinson’s detection, Chinese researchers discover, offering hope for improved diagnosis and prevention.
1 Jul 2025 - 7:45PM
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Musical Chinese man, 102, strikes up sweet bond with grandma in nursing home
Centenarian with spirit of a ‘playful child’ woos grandmother, 85, who excels at craftwork, ignites delight on social media.
1 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM
Wellness
He’s spent half his life researching how to age well. Here’s his advice
Nominated for a global nursing prize for his research on ageing well, Hong Kong-based gerontologist Jed Montayre shares his expert advice.
28 Jun 2025 - 12:15PM
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong public hospitals to limit ‘as needed’ medication to 8-week supply
New arrangement will cover 14 types of drugs for relieving symptoms, including laxatives and creams for bruises.
28 Jun 2025 - 6:30PM
Hong Kong economy
50,000 elderly Hong Kong residents to receive HK$15 meal coupons
Government-funded scheme in July and October aims to reach the ‘hidden elderly’ as part of poverty alleviation efforts.
27 Jun 2025 - 4:14PM
Hong Kong society
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End-of-life support for disabled to ease stress
Hong Kong Jockey Club project much needed and most welcome in city where some 90 per cent of people die in hospital.
25 Jun 2025 - 6:30AM
Wellness
Why swimming is so good for brain health, especially as we age
Swimming is not just a great physical exercise but is also associated with better cognition and memory, and improved blood flow to the brain.
23 Jun 2025 - 7:15PM
Wellness
Want to shave decades off your ‘real’ age? How 2 women in their 60s did it
Journalist Sandra Parsons, 63, and entrepreneur Alison Cork, 61, describe how they put the brakes on their biological ages and live better.
22 Jun 2025 - 8:15AM
China society
Opinion
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Giving up seats to elderly should be an easy decision in China
Recent viral videos showing young people and elderly clashing over seats have raised fears of deteriorating public morality in China.
21 Jun 2025 - 10:29AM
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