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Wellness
Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
As fibremaxxing and proteinmaxxing trends take over, dietitians share the foods rich in them and advise on striking the right balance between the two. Photo: Shutterstock
Healthy eating

Fibre or protein – which is more important? ‘It’s about balance,’ experts say

Dietitians explain why protein and fibre are key for the body, what foods they are in and how many of us should be eating much more fibre.

How to age well

How high is your risk of heart disease? This blood test can help you find out

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 2-4

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How to age well

52, fit and still skateboarding: the longevity secrets of Julius Brian Siswojo

Skateboarding pioneer Julius Brian Siswojo talks about how the sport and diet changes have helped him stay fit into his fifties.

Julius Brian Siswojo at his skate shop 8Five2 in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay neighbourhood. The hip hop artist, actor, skateboarder and entrepreneur talks about using skateboarding to roll away the pounds and how changing his diet helps him stay fit at 52. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Disease

What’s the future of heart health? Cardiologists on advances, life-saving habits

On World Heart Day, three prominent cardiologists talk about their hopes for the future and simple things you can do to protect your heart.

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Healthy eating

Can potassium lower your blood pressure without cutting back on salt or flavour?

Many Asian dishes are high in sodium, and new research suggests that increasing potassium intake can offset salt’s effects on blood pressure.

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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

The hidden risks of using Chinese medicine with Western prescriptions

Some plants and procedures common in Chinese medicine can affect Western medicines such as blood thinners and depression drugs.

Traditional Chinese medicine and Western prescription drugs are often used together in Hong Kong, but patients may not always know the impact of the combination. Photo: Shutterstock
Trail running and hiking

I ran a 230km ultra-marathon in Kenya over 5 exhausting days. What I learned

The 2026 For Rangers Ultra brought animal encounters and tough lessons for Lily Canter, who discovered fitness only takes you so far.

Art

Zen and the art of flower arranging – how ikebana brings calm to your life

Mindfulness and creativity meet in ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, whose benefits are similar to those of yoga and meditation.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 25-27

Lantern carnivals, fire dragon dances, a Korean food extravaganza and more await Hongkongers this Mid-Autumn Festival weekend.

Spectacular lantern installations are displayed as part of the Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival 2026 at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, which also features a wide range of performances. Photo: Dickson Lee
Mental health

Letters | Hong Kong’s mental health narrative must instil a sense of hope

Readers discuss how the chief executive positioned mental health in his policy address, and the suggestion that Hong Kong should import New York’s drug court model.

Pedestrians holding umbrellas make their way across a street in Tai Po during a downpour on July 17. Photo: Jelly Tse
Cancer

‘I wasn’t scared’: young Hong Kong rare cancer survivor who stayed positive

Kevin Cureau describes how he stayed calm and confident of beating stage-three liposarcoma and the steps he took to protect his fertility.

Dementia

Why dementia is preventable – and the new tools that can reduce your risk

On World Alzheimer’s Day, a look at advances in dementia diagnosis and treatment, and why much of the risk may be within our own control.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

All about Hong Kong’s herbal teas and how Gen Z is reviving the health tradition

These century-old ‘leung cha’ cooling teas for ailments such as excess internal heat are finding new fans among health-conscious Gen Z.

A staff member fills bowls with herbal tea known as leung cha ("cooling tea") from a giant copper pot at Pak Po Tong on Temple Street in Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
Biomedicine: Industry Trends

Can targeted sound waves transform treatment for pancreatic and brain cancers?

A leading advocate says global trials in pancreatic and brain cancers may yield results within 3 years, with Alzheimer’s another application.

Focused ultrasound is being studied as a non-invasive way to target brain tumours including glioblastoma, an aggressive form of the disease. Photo: Shutterstock
Sex and relationships

How much sex should a couple have? Focus on quality over quantity

Satisfying sex boosts relationship happiness more than frequency, and intimacy thrives on connection, not a number, according to experts.

Thailand

Thailand makes weight-loss pens prescription-only to counter abuse

The country’s consumer watchdog aims to help patients receive ‘higher quality, safer, and more appropriate for their treatment’.

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Health & Fitness

No time for the gym? Micro-workouts may be the answer for busy professionals

Studies suggest bursts of activity bring benefits, but can ‘exercise snacks’ replace longer gym sessions for the time-poor? Experts weigh in.

Breaking physical activity into short bouts, such as running up stairs, has become an appealing way for time-poor professionals to exercise. How do such micro-workouts compare with longer gym workouts? Experts weigh in. Photo: Shutterstock
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 18-20

A rooftop market, a free mini music festival and an all-you-can-eat pizza block party are among our picks this weekend in Hong Kong.

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How to age well

He trained Jet Li. Wu Bin, 89, shares his secrets to great health in old age

Martial arts legend Wu Bin talks about mentoring Jet Li and other wushu stars, and how building good habits is key to health in older life.

United States

Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk slims down to ‘Novo’

It will keep the full Novo Nordisk as its legal corporate name, using Novo and an updated version of its bull logo for its packaging.

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The headquarters of pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk in Bagsvaerd in Denmark. The company is battling fierce competition in the anti-obesity sector, where its hugely successful Ozempic and Wegovy treatments have spurred rivals to catch up. Photo: EPA
Food and Drinks

The Hong Kong Gen Z coffee boss filling market gap with her can-do attitude

Lactose-intolerant Nikita Kuwadekar, 23, couldn’t find canned oat milk coffee anywhere. Now her additive-free Busy Brew cans are finding fans.

Nikita Kuwadekar, founder of Busy Brew, Hong Kong’s first plant-based canned coffee brand. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Beauty

How today’s curling tools are making heat styling less intimidating

Dyson, Shark, GHD, T3 and Hershesons are changing the game with smarter, gentler ways to create waves and curls at home.

Hong Kong society

On all fours or off to a wilderness retreat? How Hongkongers are finding balance

From animal flow to film therapy and journaling, residents are embracing movement, mindfulness and micro‑pauses to rebuild resilience in a fast-paced city.

How to age well

Why sleeping less than apes helped humans become Earth’s dominant species

Sleep expert and anthropologist David R Samson sheds light on how human sleep evolved from apes to hunter-gatherers to modern societies.

A bonobo asleep in its nest. Humans have evolved to need less sleep than tree-sleeping primates, according to sleep expert and evolutionary anthropologist David R Samson Photo: Instagram/bonobodotorg/
Get to Know

Meet Moshe Levi, Apple Martin’s boyfriend

They have reportedly been a couple since their days at Vanderbilt University and were recently spotted sharing a kiss in the Hamptons.

Apple Martin is reportedly dating fellow Vanderbilt University graduate Moshe Levi. Photos: AFP; LinkedIn
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to table cooling-off period bill for beauty, fitness deals by mid-2027

Commerce chief Algernon Yau says both sectors supported seven-day cooling-off period but differed on exemption thresholds.

Get to Know

Meet Lane Kiffin’s ex-wife Layla, who is supporting him amid LSU expulsion threat

The daughter of late NFL star John Reaves has three children with the LSU Tigers coach and opened her own fitness centre in Baton Rouge this year.

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