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Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
Luca Yang, 27, operates O3 workspaces in Australia and New Zealand. Photo: courtesy of Luca Yang
Gen Z

He hated studying. So he built 24/7 study cafes to motivate people like him

After leaving finance and giving up a successful online tutoring business, Luca Yang set out to create a more welcoming place to learn.

Tourism

Inside Scotland’s luxury wild wellness boom

Parenting: teens

5 signs that you have empty nest syndrome, and ways to cope with it

Mental health

Don’t procrastinate. Find out how putting things off can hurt your health

Experts say procrastination has serious health and financial consequences. Manage your emotions, not time, to break the cycle.

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Putting things off can have serious consequences, increasing the risk of poor financial, physical and mental health. Photo: Shutterstock
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 23-25

This pre-Halloween weekend offers fantasy art, mushrooms matched with Chinese wine, a Lululemon wellness event and, of course, a scary movie.

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Mental health

‘My driving force’: how a Hong Kong-born mother built a legacy for her disabled son

Made homeless at 15, Georgina Tang overcame childhood trauma to build a successful career, before launching a skincare business at 52.

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Environment

How microplastics and water react to cause inflammation and damage our bodies

A recent study found water reacting with six fossil-fuel-based plastics to create particles that damaged red blood cells and proteins.

Microplastics react with water in our bodies to create hydroxyl radicals, which can damage cells and cause inflammation. Photo: Shutterstock
Disease

How to prevent osteoporosis, from training to eating calcium-rich food

With one in five postmenopausal Hong Kong women at high risk of a hip fracture, experts share how training and nutrition can safeguard bones.

Dementia

What dementia care teaches us about dignity, community and avoiding burnout

Anthea Rowan examines what dementia taught her about the nature of care, how it varies globally, from healthy habits to living environment.

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Extreme fitness

‘It’s never hurt less’: Chinese runner’s knee pain fades on 20,000km trek

7,000km into her Silk Road endurance run from Vladivostok to Lisbon, Ria Xi shares the toll on her body and mind, from foot pain to migraines.

Ria Xi traverses the mountainous Duku Highway in Xinjiang, China. The Chinese ultrarunner began her 20,000km trek across Eurasia from Vladivostok, Russia, to Lisbon, Portugal, on May 1, 2026. Photo: Ruzai Hao
Cancer

Hong Kong rugby player and cancer survivor on why screening is key

Being athletic didn’t stop Tsang Sin-yan from getting lymphoma. Now she raises awareness with the charity Phenomenally Group.

Tsang Sin-yan celebrates with her Kowloon Rugby Football Club teammates after winning a match against Causeway Sandy Bay at Hong Kong’s Aberdeen Sports Ground on January 17, 2026. The Hong Kong international rugby player and Phenomenally Group ambassador talks about her battle with cancer. Photo: Edmond So
Disease

Drinking warm beer? 8 old wives’ tales about colds and how to avoid them

From drinking warm beer to sweating it out, experts break down which popular cold remedies actually work and which myths to abandon.

How to age well

Singaporean grandma, 73, couldn’t walk without pain. Now, she deadlifts 67.5kg

Singaporean mother of six, Rosemina Hamzah, overcame chronic pain and diabetes after training with her daughter at the gym and deadlifting.

Luxury Hotels

Review | Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort – a laid-back stay away from the crowds

Despite its secluded location, the resort is just a short boat ride from popular sightseeing spots like Maya Bay, made famous by a 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio-led film.

Outrigger Phi Phi sits on the northern tip of Phi Phi Don Island in Thailand. Photo: @outriggerphiphi/Instagram
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Co-care scheme may help prevent 9% of stroke, heart failure cases in next decade

Over 200,000 Hongkongers in co-care scheme as of January, with 40 per cent of those screened diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension or pre-diabetes.

(From left) Professor William Wong, Associate Professor Eric Wan and Health Bureau consultant Esther Yu explain the evaluated results of the co-care scheme at a press conference on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Inside Hong Kong’s Chinese Medicine Hospital: a reporter’s first-hand account

A writer’s consultation at the recently opened hospital reveals how it blends Chinese and Western medicine, and how to navigate appointments.

Disease

The plague isn’t history. Where it still exists, how it spreads and a cure

While modern medicine treats the plague effectively, awareness and quick action remain crucial to stopping it from spreading.

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Mental health

How much alone time is too much? Experts on when it could become problematic

Taking time to recharge is natural, but when does isolation become a problem? Mental health experts explain and give tips on reconnecting.

While short periods of self-imposed isolation can be healthy as a way to recharge after partying or stressful episodes, socially withdrawing for longer periods can be harmful. Photo: Shutterstock
Health & Fitness

Knee pain and crunching: 3 exercises to ease osteoarthritis of the kneecap

Stiff knees could be a sign of osteoarthritis of the kneecap. Here’s what to know about the condition and who is most at risk.

How to age well

Meet the Hong Kong-Swiss siblings who are conquering marathons in their 50s

Joanne Nixon and her brother, Elliot Froidevaux, have transformed their lives through running. Now, keeping active is a family affair.

Dementia

Can HRT help prevent dementia? New research suggests it might

As debate continues over whether hormone replacement therapy can protect against dementia, new studies suggest timing and formulation are key.

Recent research suggests hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help reduce the risk of dementia. Photo: Shutterstock
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

TCM or Western medicine for sports injuries? Why Hong Kong fencer chose both

Asian Games fencer Janelle Leung and experts in TCM describe its growing acceptance among athletes for smarter injury recovery.

Hong Kong fencer Janelle Leung Ya-lei in the Jockey Club School of Chinese Medicine Building at Hong Kong Baptist University. Athletes like Leung blend traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine for injury recovery and peak performance. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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

This test can reveal a lot about your risk of developing circulatory conditions. Experts advise what to do if your LP(a) level is high.

What to do in Hong Kong

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

An ice cream festival, yoga by the pool and a photo exhibition on Hong Kong’s neon lights are among the picks this weekend.

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Nathan Road in 1999. The photo by Keith Macgregor is among the images on display at "City of Lights", a free exhibition at Blue Lotus Gallery in Sheung Wan. Photo: Keith Macgregor
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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