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Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
Poolside luxury at the Presidential Villa in Raffles Bali. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Review | Discover the ultimate family escape at Raffles Bali

Bespoke experiences, including a personal butler, combined with Balinese wellness, luxury dining and stunning ocean views, await discerning travellers.

Mental health

When the child you raised cuts you off. Why parental estrangement is on the rise

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Science

Chinese stem cell therapy restores heart function in 90% of trial patients

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Mainland China

Video | Chinese scientists develop ‘smart’ diabetes probiotic

The lab-engineered probiotic, named Gift, can sense high blood sugar and automatically release the glucose-lowering hormone GLP-1.

The lab-engineered probiotic, named Gift, can sense high blood sugar and automatically release the glucose-lowering hormone GLP-1
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Hong Kong Ballet

How ballet helps these seniors keep their bodies – and brains – feeling young

Canny Chan, 68, and Mary Chan, 82, expected physical benefits when they took up ballet two years ago. The cognitive benefits were a surprise.

A lifestyle for wellness

Exercise, supplements, digital detoxing: Hongkongers’ new lifestyle obsessions

In a city long known for its frenetic pace and high-stress work environment, residents are becoming increasingly health-conscious.

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Travel

Why the first night in a hotel affects your sleep quality and how to improve it

The first night in a new place often results in worse sleep. Experts cite the evolutionary causes and give tips on sleeping better.

Why is the first night’s sleep in a hotel usually disturbed? Experts say it is probably an evolutionary leftover. Illustration: AP
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Which supplements are Hongkongers taking to keep ‘engine’ running?

From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first.

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Mental health

What is overthinking? How to recognise it and stop the feedback loop

More than just ‘thinking hard’, overthinking is a destructive cognitive trap driven by negative, repetitive thoughts. Here’s how to stop it.

Icons and Influencers

How classical dancer Patricia Zhou stopped chasing perfection – interview

The award-winning dancer, choreographer and filmmaker talks to Style about how she learned to embrace uncertainty and take ownership of her work.

Patricia Zhou is a dancer, choreographer and filmmaker based in London. Photo: Jimmy Parratt
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, August 14-16

A vintage market and car parade, a speakeasy offering tea cocktails, and a panda-themed dance musical are among picks this weekend.

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This weekend’s “Panda-rama” family dance musical at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre features young performers from the HKDance Children and Youth Troupes as well as professional dancers. Photo: Instagram/hkdancecompany
Luxury Hotels

Review | Upper House Chengdu blends Qing dynasty heritage with modern luxury

Formerly known as The Temple House, Swire’s urban sanctuary in Tai Koo Li pairs historic architecture with Michelin-starred teahouse dining.

How to age well

He lost 10kg in 10 months: 66-year-old Singaporean’s inspiring fitness journey

Attan bin Talib’s shift work and eating habits saw him hit 90kg and feel constantly fatigued. He realised he needed to transform his life.

Food and Drinks

She’s both a baker and a psychologist, creating recipes to make your life better

Helen Goh talks about combining the two sides of her life in her cookbook ‘Baking and the Meaning of Life’, which won a James Beard award.

Helen Goh in the kitchen. Photo: John Davis
Travel

6 ‘glowcation’ destinations for your next beauty and wellness fix

A trip built around a wellness treatment, beauty ritual or targeted pharmacy haul, ‘glowcations’ are trending throughout the travel world.

The Friedrichsbad in Baden-Baden has been running its 17-stage bathing circuit since 1877. The sequence moves through steadily rising heat, a soap-and-brush scrub partway through, then a cold plunge that resets the whole cycle before it climbs again.
Women and gender

What’s really in your menstrual products – and should you be worried?

TikTok exposed Always for chemicals and mould concerns, but newer brands like Rael and Thinx are proving the period aisle can do better.

Dementia

How well does your country support people with Alzheimer’s? New tool reveals

Alzheimer’s Disease International’s new AD Atlas highlights how countries diagnose, treat and support people with dementia.

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How to age well

Hong Kong’s elderly risk ‘hidden malnutrition’. Expert tips on staying healthy

Many elderly people suffer from severe, unseen nutrient deficiencies. Experts describe the reasons, the signs and how to address it.

Despite the city having the highest life expectancy in the world, Hong Kong’s elderly face “hidden malnutrition” that sees nutrient deficiencies affecting health and independence. Experts describe the body’s key nutrient requirements as we age, and give advice on convenient ways to get them. Photo: Shutterstock
Jewellery

The designers turning fitness trackers into fine jewellery

From sleek ring jackets to diamond‑set bands, luxury wellness jewellery is reshaping how we track our bodies – with famous fans including LeBron James.

Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong teens can be protected from appearance anxiety

Body image anxiety among young people is on the rise in the city and around the world – is social media solely to blame, and what can parents do?

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, August 7-9

Enjoy a floating gong bath, teach your kids about upcycling, learn to write your name in Egyptian hieroglyphics and more this weekend.

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Malbert Lee will hold a sound healing experience at Tune In Wellness in Wan Chai this Saturday. Photo: Instagram/Tune In Wellness
How to age well

Their rock ‘n’ roll life led to anxiety, depression. How they beat the ‘devil’

Celebrity couple Candy Lo and Sammy So talk about hitting rock bottom, taking up running, and how they now do marathons across the globe.

Interview with the Cantopop musicians (left) Candy Lo Hau-yam and Sammy So Ho-choy at So’s studio in Kwai Fong. Hong Kong celebs turned avid runners, ageing healthily story. 17JUL26. SCMP / Jelly Tse
Beauty

From vegetable scents to luxury brushes, 9 beauty and wellness launches to refresh your summer routine

Beat the heat with weightless SPF from Fancl, quirky allotment-inspired colognes by Jo Malone, and an indulgent spa session at Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui.

Asia travel

Review | The Standard Pattaya Na Jomtien brings beachside luxury to the party town

The brand’s latest Thai oasis offers a playful, design-led escape to the coast, complete with vibrant interiors, a pine-fringed beach club, and fresh fire-grilled seafood.

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Hong Kong TV star Kenneth Chan opens up on battles with insomnia and depression

The face of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in Hong Kong in the 2000s, Chan wishes to help others battling sleep and mental health issues.

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Ken Chan Kai-tai (right) , host of the television game show “Who wants to be a millionaire?” gives the cheque to Wong Man-cheung , the winner of HK$250,000 at the ATV Studio in Kowloon Tong on 15 May 2001.
How to age well

How Erling Haaland gets great sleep and its role in fighting ‘inflammaging’

Quality rest, diet and lifestyle are vital for the prevention of chronic, low-grade inflammation – which accelerates as our bodies age.

Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland has gained attention not only for his extraordinary performances on the pitch, but for his rigorous wellness routine. Photo: Instagram/erling
Social media

Harry Potter meets Hong Kong pop culture in viral IG videos powered by ADHD

What if Hong Kong celebrities starred in Harry Potter? Kenneth Lee is using his ADHD-driven creativity to reimagine the franchise.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How early screening saved Hong Kong woman from her family’s liver cancer fate

Health authorities renew call for early hepatitis B screening, citing 40 per cent of 410,000 patients in city being unaware of condition.

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