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Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
Brushing one’s teeth is a basic part of oral hygiene today. Centuries ago, Chinese people used chewing sticks, among other methods, to keep their teeth clean. Photo: Shutterstock
Lessons from China's history

Reflections | How ancient Chinese dental practices were often similar to those used today

From gargling with medicinal concoctions to chewing sticks, people in China addressed dental health with considerable ingenuity.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Housing anxiety impeding Hong Kong fire trauma recovery: mental health experts

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How to age well

The benefits of boredom, from more creativity to better cognitive function

Hong Kong weather

Explainer | Hong Kong just had its driest January day. But how does that impact your health?

Post talks to experts about how to manage health during cold and dry weather, after city’s relative humidity plunged to 17 per cent this week.

Students in warm clothing amid a chilly morning in Hung Hom on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 9-11

Make your own instant noodle cups before it is too late, check out a street dance festival, join a run and more in Hong Kong this weekend.

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Artificial intelligence

Dose of uncertainty: experts wary of AI health tech gadgets at CES trade show

Technology and health experts question the accuracy of these products and warn of data privacy issues.

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Beauty

Bye-bye bags: 4 best under-eye patches for dark circles and wrinkles

Chanel, Augustinus Bader, Rare Beauty and 111Skin have patch-perfect solutions to dark circles, wrinkles and puffiness.

Joe Jonas makes under-eye patches look cool. Photo: @joejonas/Instagram
How to age well

Not just a Dry January alternative, the rise of non-alcoholic beers

Non-alcoholic or zero beers are a growing section of the drinks market and for many represent a stepping stone towards greater sobriety.

Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 8-10

Keep January dry with mocktails at Dragonfly and The Pontiac, courtesy of Seedlip and Crossip, or explore inventive cocktails with Quinary’s guest bar manager from Paris.

Healthy eating

She broke Hong Kong powerlifting records. Now she’s battling bad health advice

Jaclyn Hei Tsang is on a mission to debunk online health myths and unfounded advice by setting the record straight on her Instagram page.

Tsang in training in Stockholm, Sweden ahead of a competition in 2023. Photo: instagram.com/jaclyn.tsang
Food and Drinks

5 premium sparkling teas in Hong Kong to try during Dry January

From The Peninsula’s Cuvée Sparkling Tea to Saicho’s limited-edition osmanthus offering, these low- or zero-alcohol tipples let you ditch the hangover but not the ceremony.

Saicho is just one of many labels offering non-alcoholic beverage options today. Photo: courtesy Saicho
Health & Fitness

Bling meets gym: home fitness is becoming a fashion statement

Kim Kardashian has maxed out on state-of-the-art equipment, Khloé’s private gym resembles that of a luxury hotel, and Kourtney has her own Pilates studio.

Chinese culture

3 Hong Kong events to celebrate the Year of the Horse 2026

From a horse show to a run in nature to a special character’s appearance at Hong Kong Disneyland, ring in the Lunar New Year at these events.

How to age well

At 82 and 70, married influencers show it’s never too late to go viral

Robert and May Leong have been posting online since 2022, with their quirky dance and comedy reels finding wide appeal.

Silver social media stars May and Robert Leong help promote Australian bananas on National Banana Day in October, when bringing a banana to participating gyms gave you a free gym pass for the day. The married couple often share their quirky humour with their many followers on Instagram and TikTok. Photo: Instagram/robandmay
Luxury Hotels

Welcome to Ananda, the luxury Indian retreat favoured by celebrities and royalty

India’s first luxury wellness retreat, Ananda offers Ayurvedic medical consultations in addition to yoga, meditation and singing bowl healing.

The spa pool at Ananda in the Himalayas, India’s first luxury wellness retreat, established a quarter of a century ago. Photo: Handout
Mental health

Can you achieve happiness? That depends on your philosophy

From the Ancient Greeks and Buddhists to Christian thinkers and positive psychologists, happiness has taken many forms.

Food and Drinks

Her grandmother used kombucha as a face toner. She does the same today

Inspired by her grandmother, a US-based brewer, chef and culinary instructor has just released a line of kombucha-infused skincare products.

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Food and Drinks

Celery seeds’ many uses, from flavouring Bloody Marys to treating gout

Celery plants, known for their stalks, also yield tiny aromatic fruits used in European and Indian food, cocktails and alternative medicine.

Bloody Marys often contain celery seeds, the tiny fruits that come from the same plant as celery stalks, and impart a similar aromatic flavour. Photo: Shutterstock

Is lateness a disorder or plain rude? ADHD ‘time blindness’ sparks debate

Time blindness has been linked to ADHD or autism – but at what point does being perpetually late simply become inexcusable?

Healthy eating

6 health and wellness tips for 2026 – keep things simple, sleep, move more

Experts reveal what simple health habits you should develop in 2026, from prioritising sleep to walking more to skipping wellness fads.

Health & Fitness

Wellness gets a 2026 upgrade as ancient wisdom meets modern modalities

The Langham, Hong Kong, has a 3-part Trinity of Calm wellness journey, while The Upper House has a collab with TCM-based Chain’s Medicare Centre.

Heanney Banks’ Yana Method offers practical tools for mothers in Hong Kong, including breathwork sessions and live group coaching. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

7 inspiring stories from 2025, from weight loss to changing lives

Here are 7 stories from the past year with inspiring messages about courage, not giving up and people who turned their lives around.

Sophie Chan, who is battling leukaemia has made a plush toy called Corny Ketchy to give to people who supported her during her treatment. Photo: Edmond So
Health & Fitness

Hong Kong callisthenics athlete on the sport’s benefits for body and mind

Yau Ka-wing went from ‘nerd’ to ripped Hong Kong representative at contests in Asia and Europe. He shares why callisthenics is so accessible.

How to age well

Too cold to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest when the temperature drops

Stay warm in bed this winter with expert-approved tips on bedding, pyjamas and smart sleep solutions for cosy, uninterrupted nights.

Asia travel

Travel stories from 2025 that will fuel your wanderlust for the year ahead

We recall 7 travel stories from the past year to inspire you in 2026, covering China food trips to a Hongkonger’s life-changing adventure.

Kaylie Lau outside Kalan Mosque, in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Earlier this year, the Post spoke to the Hongkonger who is currently on a trip from Asia to Europe, taking no flights and carrying only one backpack. Photo: Kaylie Lau
Dementia

Experts’ tips on safeguarding your brain health – one is being social

Maintaining good oral hygiene, regular exercise and increasing your social interactions can help prevent or delay the onset of dementia.

Meeting new people will push you to have conversations and help you grow a support system that will be there in difficult times. It is one of the ways that can help you protect your brain health. Photo: Shutterstock
How to age well

Hong Kong’s wellness social clubs are redefining networking. Here’s how

Wellness social clubs in Hong Kong blend fitness and networking, offering the health-conscious a new way to connect beyond dinners and bars.

Mental health

Why young people are turning to Gen Z and millennial Christian influencers

Christian influencers in the US are galvanising young people looking for meaning in a culture that lacks it, say those of faith.

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