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Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
Wasted Market, a fashion and culture market that features a selection of Hong Kong creatives, will be held at Soho House on June 20 and 21. Photo: Wasted Potential Management
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do this long weekend in Hong Kong, June 19-21

Catch some local music talent at The Wanch’s H2 festival, indulge in wellness on the waterfront, enjoy Father’s Day feasts and more.

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Reproductive health

She put on 35kg in 6 months from a hormonal disorder. How she dealt with it

Dementia

How ultra-processed foods increase dementia risk, and ‘healthy’ items to avoid

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why are breast cancer cases surging among younger Hong Kong women?

Breast cancer is the driving force behind women’s cancer cases surpassing men’s in the city since 2020, with lifestyle changes a possible key factor.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

The TCM influencers demystifying ancient Chinese healing practices for Gen Z

Traditional Chinese medicine is trending as university-educated practitioners take to Instagram with clips combating common misconceptions.

Mental health

She had a cocaine addiction. Daily meditation helped her quit

While not a cure-all for addiction, meditation offered this Hong Kong writer a low-pressure path to recovery and self-awareness.

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Good Schools Guide

How student athletes can balance sports and schoolwork – and avoid burnout

Competitive sport demands a lot from students, making it essential to find the right balance between training, academics and recovery.

A student takes part in a jumping event at American School Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
How to Lose Weight

This Hong Kong executive lost 32kg in just 8 months. How did he do it?

Two years ago, Keizer Cheng had 37 per cent body fat, aching knees and trouble sleeping. Now he’s sculpted and doing Hyrox races.

Beauty

Is colostrum the new collagen – or just yet another wellness trend?

From Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme to Jennifer Aniston-approved Armra, colostrum is everywhere – but is the ‘new collagen’ worth the hype?

Food and Drinks

The magic of mushrooms, from foraging to fine dining

Taschen’s coffee-table book The Gourmand’s Mushroom looks at how fungi are portrayed in art, literature and music, and explores the health benefits of various species.

Alice Schillaci’s Untitled (2018). Photos: The Gourmand’s Mushroom, published by Taschen
Beauty

4 luxe moisturising treatments for your nails and cuticles

Luxurious nail care to maintain your perfect manicure, from Dior, Hermès, L’Occitane and Brion.

Cuticle oils, such as this offering from Hermès, provide deep hydration and are essential for maintaining healthy, well-groomed hands. Photo: Handout
Mental health

Optimistic people live longer but how to be more positive? An expert gives tips

‘Optimism Doctor’ and bestselling author Deepika Chopra shares how to reframe your view of bad scenarios and why it may help you live longer.

How to age well

How this 68-year-old Hong Kong man overcame ‘end-stage’ knee arthritis

Reynaldo Espineli took up Iyengar yoga after crippling knee pain and a stage-four osteoarthritis diagnosis. Now he’s got his mobility back.

Travel news and advice

5 hot places and happenings to check out this summer

Explore Versace at a Paris museum, view Arthur Elgort’s photos in Los Angeles, shop at Selfridges, relax at Sant Roch sauna, and peruse The Mark Hotel’s new book.

Visit The Beverley Hills Hotel this summer to see an exhibition of works by celebrated fashion photographer Arthur Elgort. Photo: Handout
What to do in Hong Kong

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

Bring your dog or cat to an upgraded indoor pet playground, experience Shakespeare with a twist, watch a new hit horror film and more.

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A dog is pictured at one of the photo stations at The Southside’s fully upgraded indoor cat and dog playground. Photo: The Southside
Trail running and hiking

The benefits of running barefoot and the Hongkongers making shoeless strides

Hong Kong barefoot runners and hikers share the health benefits and risks of going shoeless and give advice on how to start training.

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Gen Z

Birthday parties at premium gyms? How Gen Z ditched drinking for wellness

Millennials may have embraced athleisure, but wellness is an identity for Gen Z – and gyms are their social clubs.

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Dementia

Like a car, your brain’s mileage matters. Unlike a car, you can wind it back

New ageing clock MileAge estimates biological age from blood. While a higher MileAge predicts a greater risk of dementia, you can reverse it.

a steering wheel with an ai brain for autonomous driving. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why are so many more people in Hong Kong getting cancer?

While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How an HKU-developed eczema product could help fight superbug threat

Scientists develop plant-based moisturiser that ‘turns lions into sheep’, taming bacteria causing eczema itch and reducing antibiotic reliance.

Skincare

Want glowing skin on a budget? Experts share their top products and routines

A trio of skincare experts reveal their affordable, science-backed routines that include peptides, vitamin C, retinoids and SPF.

(From left) Beauty scientist Manessa Lormejuste and cosmetic chemists Ginger King and Alec Batis share tips on how to find quality skincare on a budget. Photo: Lormco, Ginger King and Sweet Chemistry
Beauty

What caffeine in skincare really does for dark circles and puffiness

The stimulant penetrates quickly, narrows blood vessels and eases swelling – but results depend on what’s behind your tired-looking eyes.

Many brands, from Q+A to Youth to the People to The Inkey List, offer creams and serums containing caffeine to manage tired and puffy eyes. Photo: Handout
Health & Fitness

She quit smoking, then ran an ultra-marathon. How she finally kicked the habit

On World No Tobacco Day, we discover a marathon runner’s secret to quitting smoking and look at Hong Kong’s goal of a smoke-free generation.

Cancer

He lost his wife to a rare brain cancer. Here’s how he keeps going

After losing his wife Charissa to a rare, aggressive brain cancer, Antoine d’Haussy celebrated her life by starting a fundraising campaign.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, May 29-31

See Mads Mikkelsen and other stars at Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, indulge in a two-day wellness retreat, watch top cabaret shows and more.

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Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai from May 29 to 31. Photo: Hong Kong Comic Con 2026
Mental health

How do therapists protect their own mental health? 3 experts share tips

Hong Kong therapists share how planning things that ‘spark joy’, physical exercise and undergoing their own therapy helps them do their jobs.

With more Hongkongers experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, the pressure on therapists is intensifying. Three therapists share their self-care tips to manage the emotional toll of their work. Photo: Shutterstock
Tourism

Great holiday escapes to help you unwind and reset your nervous system

These seven destinations will help you calm your mind and body through nature, science, scenery and a slower pace of life.

Science

Chinese scientists develop handheld cancer detection device

The new system is about 10,000 times more sensitive than traditional methods at detecting early-stage lung cancer.

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