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Members of an adult skating class at Kozuka Academy. In Japan, adult figure skating is rapidly rising in popularity. Photo: Instagram/kozukaacademy
How to age well

Adult figure skating classes all the rage at ice rinks in Japan

In Japan, adult figure skating is booming. Skaters, some over 80, are inspired by former stars or by a desire to build stronger muscles.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this long weekend, May 2 to 5

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Art

Discovering calligraphy: how a traditional art is experiencing a resurgence

Disease

DEHP, chemical in everyday plastic items, linked to 356,000 deaths a year

Phthalate chemical in plastic, food containers, pipes and sprays contributed to 13% of global deaths from heart disease in 2018, study finds.

DEHP, a phthalate chemical, can be ingested after it is broken down into microscopic particles as part of the everyday use of the items it is contained in. Photo: Shutterstock
Health & Fitness

Creator of Lagree Method workout – it’s ‘not Pilates’ – on his vision

Sebastien Lagree talks about adapting Pilates, adding weights and exercises, and his machines – the Proformer, followed by the Megaformer.

Meditation and how to find balance

Hong Kong Pilates studio’s long stretch of success not without effort

Flex Studio has thrived despite challenges, going from a small Hong Kong space 20 years ago to opening a branch overseas in Singapore.

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How to age well

Living longer starts with healthy eating. Cooks show it need not cost a lot

Quick, healthy recipes from ‘Blue Zones’ like Japan with high life expectancy are being taught to change eating habits and boost longevity.

Beans and rice are the basis of some recipes Blue Zones teaches in its classes. Photo: Shutterstock
Beauty

Allies of Skin, the groundbreaking skincare brand inspired by personal trauma

Travis’ brand is stocked by retailers like Sephora, Space NK, Mecca and Cult Beauty, and boasts fans from Uma Thurman to Pedro Pascal and January Jones.

Reproductive health

UK university to research possible menstrual cycle link to knee injuries

The Fifa-funded study comes after an alarming rise in career-threatening knee injuries in women’s football.

Disease

Want to protect against cardiac arrest? Drink champagne and eat more fruit

Study identifies 56 risk factors associated with sudden cardiac arrest, finds 63 per cent of cases might be avoidable with lifestyle changes.

A Chinese-led study has found a cardioprotective effect associated with champagne and white wine consumption. Photo: Shutterstock
Healthy eating

4 peanuts a day keep peanut allergy at bay, ‘life-changing’ study finds

Adults allergic to peanuts can be desensitised to them by taking microdoses of the nuts, a therapy already used on children, research shows.

New research offers hope to adults with a peanut allergy. Photo: AFP
Asia travel

The new Aman Nai Lert Bangkok offers luxurious tranquillity inside and out

A welcome addition for ‘Amanjunkies’, Nai Lert Bangkok continues the tradition of ultimate luxury for which the Aman name stands, beginning nearly 40 years ago with the now iconic Amanpuri in Phuket.

Hong Kong society

Probe into ‘flesh-eating infection’ finds bacteria on shorts in Hong Kong clinic

Sample collected on shorts given to patients at traditional Chinese medicine clinic visited by man who had leg amputated after acupuncture treatment.

Fame and celebrity

Why Korean actress ‘broke down sobbing’ during egg freezing procedure

Go Joon-hee, 39, took to YouTube, with her mother to reflect on the toll the Korean entertainment industry had taken on her body.

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Song Sae-byeok (left) and Go Joon-hee in a still from K-drama Possessed. The Korean actress, 39, recently took to YouTube to talk about her egg freezing procedure. Photo: JINstudio
How to age well

Smoker? Heavy drinker? No exercise? By age 36 your body will be feeling it

A Finnish study which tracked the health of hundreds over decades shows the importance of tackling poor lifestyle choices early.

Smoking, a cause of lung cancer, is one of the risky behaviours, along with heavy alcohol consumption and lack of physical exercise, Finnish researchers tracked for a study into the impact on our bodies of poor lifestyle choices. Photo: Shutterstock
Biomedicine: Companies

Akeso shares slump despite second China approval for lung cancer drug

Chinese regulator grants second approval for lung cancer drug ivonescimab, which has outperformed Merck’s Keytruda in phase three trial.

Luxury travel

Bangkok’s integrative wellness retreat, RAKxa

Boasting an innovative approach to wellness, RAKxa’s bespoke wellness includes exercise, nutrition, relaxation, stress management and restorative treatments across medical and alternative practices.

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Dementia

It’s never too late to start exercising. It’s good for body and brain

Studies suggest even small amounts of exercise can help reduce the risk of developing dementia – and you are never too old to get started.

Exercise enthusiasts in Singapore. Studies suggest even small amounts of exercise can help reduce the risk of developing dementia – and you are never too old to get started. Photo: Instagram/teamstrongsilvers
Cancer

After 3 bouts of cancer, this woman is thriving. How does she do it?

Singapore-based Aparna Suri overcame three bouts of cancer. She hails the power of her support network, including her husband, who is her ‘rock’.

Sex and relationships

Why sex therapy is not a last resort, and can be a turning point

Deciding to talk about a less-than-satisfactory sex life, to stop pretending everything’s fine, is a powerful step to fixing it, experts say.

Skincare

Q&A | Ultra Violette brings Aussie SPF expertise to upmarket sunscreen products

Co-founder Ava Chandler-Matthews tells Style about how the Australian brand has combined skincare and sun protection, eschewing the heavy tone of most sunscreens in favour of more inviting textures.

Ava Chandler-Matthews (left) and Bec Jefferd, founders of Australian beauty brand Ultra Violette, want to take the “grudge step” out of applying sunscreen. Photo: Handout
Cancer

How wellness retreat helps influencer cope with ‘frustrating’ disease

Sjogren’s syndrome robs sufferers who include Venus Williams of saliva and tears. Pinky Tobiano finds relief from it at a Philippine retreat.

Pinky Tobiano finds time for herself in a healing herbal bath at The Farm. Photo: Instagram/pinkytobiano
Malaysia

1 in 3 Malaysian children are overweight as nation’s sugar addiction worsens

A new health ministry survey shows that one third of Malaysians aged 5 to 19 are overweight, with high-sugar diets blamed.

Mental health

Do you need mental health leave from work? How to approach the matter

Experts explain why more people are taking leaves of absence for mental health, how best to ask your manager for it, and give other tips.

Disease

Antibiotic resistance could be solved by superbugs themselves, study shows

Bacteria resistant to antibiotics are linked to millions of deaths per year, but researchers may have found a way to defeat them.

Resistance to antibiotics is a growing health threat. Photo: Shutterstock
Mental health

Why people are microdosing magic mushrooms and LSD for mental health

People who take tiny amounts of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD say they do so to try to reduce anxiety, stress and depression. Does it work?

A mircrodoser harvests a magic mushroom. Photo: AP
Food and Drinks

Why air fryers are a ‘game-changer’ that make cooking healthier, easier

Food bloggers who swear by air fryers give tips on cooking low-fat dishes from salmon to broccoli and share what to consider when buying one.

How to age well

How the ‘12-3-30’ treadmill workout is still helping people lose weight

Created by an influencer in 2019 to feel less overwhelmed at the gym, the workout has inspired thousands on their own weight-loss journeys.

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