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Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
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Science

China unveils a powerful deep-sea cable cutter that could reset the world order

A new device built by Chinese engineers can cut through undersea communications cables. Photo: Shutterstock

Trending in China

Shock as China building workers hung on gate by harnesses as safety training

Three construction workers in China were hung from a gate by their harnesses as part of their safety training, sparking public shock. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

United States & Canada

United sued after pilot breaks plane toilet, pulls man out with his pants down

A passenger has sued United Airlines after a pilot forcibly pulled him out of the plane toilet. Photo: Shutterstock

China Economy

China is prepared for bigger than expected external shocks: Premier Li Qiang

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang says foreign firms are indispensable to China’s development. Photo: AP

Military

China’s 6th-gen fighter sighted again as Trump ‘set to announce’ jet contract

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China’s sixth-generation stealth fighter has been spotted on another test run. Photo: Weibo/第一军情
A Buddhist monk in meditation. Psychiatrist Jeon Hyun-soo believes that focusing on the present is key to overcoming life’s struggles. Photo: Shutterstock
Meditation and how to find balance

Buddhism as therapy? Korean psychiatrist’s treatment is built around it

Doctor calls Buddhism ‘a perfect system for eliminating suffering’ – the goal of psychiatry. So he prescribes patients Buddhist meditation.

Mental health

Surfing psychologist shares sport’s benefits, questions Hong Kong ban

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Beauty

Now in pill form, hair loss treatment easier to use, may be more effective

Beauty

Waterless beauty products: more sustainable and less hassle at the airport

Dip and Bite are two more brands innovating hair and oral care products that use solids, creams and powders instead of heavy, water-based liquids.

The market for waterless beauty products, such as these Brixy Bars, is growing as customers turn on to their greater sustainability and benefits when travelling. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s healthcare system needs a dose of empathy

Readers discuss the importance of human-centred medical system design, new traffic regulations, and the legalisation of basketball betting.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong chronic disease subsidy scheme to cover tests to detect high cholesterol

Starting March 28, participants under the scheme can undergo blood lipid testing at a subsidised cost of HK$120.

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How to age well

Want to live longer in good health? Longevity wellness gyms may help

‘Brain-body’ workouts mix physical and cognitive training to extend health spans. Other gyms use long-established therapies to slow ageing.

Chi Longevity with Sparkd fuses physical and cognitive training. Photo: Chi Longevity with Sparkd
Meditation and how to find balance

Hong Kong gong master rings up 10 years of changing lives

After 28 years in the corporate world Martha Collard was moved to play gongs and opened Red Doors Studio to share their stress-busting power.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 21-23

See street art at HKwalls, try a mash-up of wonton noodles and modern Chinese cuisine, learn how to celebrate your unique essence and more.

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Healthy eating

How weight-loss drugs are reducing snacking and lowering grocery bills

People are buying healthier snacks and household food bills are dropping as GLP-1 weight-loss drugs alter eating habits.

Nuts such as almonds and walnuts are an appropriate snack for people on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic. Photo: Shutterstock
How to age well

Ozempic workouts are the latest exercise craze, but are they anything new?

Workouts at gyms to combat muscle loss caused by GLP-1 drugs are gaining traction, but do they differ from regular strength training?

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Trainers are targeting patients on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Some say the workouts are just regular resistance training repackaged. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks

Liquid gold: why leading restaurants are buzzing over making their own honey

From Ukraine to England, famous chefs and their eateries are keeping their own hives to maximise honey’s flavour and health benefits.

How to age well

The more your waist expands, the bigger the loss of brain capacity later on

A bigger midriff in our forties is linked to poorer cognitive function in our seventies, international study finds.

Mental health

‘A tsunami of addiction disorders’ facing young people, study suggests

More than a quarter of 10- to 17-year-olds show risky or pathological use of digital media, study says, with 1 in 20 considered addicted.

Boys are more likely to show problematic digital media use, with 6 per cent of them meeting the criteria for pathological media use, a new study says. Photo: Shutterstock
How to age well

Men’s obesity risk triples if they’re married, new research finds

Both men and women are at significant increased risk of being overweight if married, but men are also 3.2 times more likely to be obese.

Married men are 3.2 times more likely to be obese than unmarried men, according to a new study. Photo: Shutterstock
Britain

When in doubt, sweat it out. In the UK, communal saunas are trending

Forget pubs and clubs, the place to relax and socialise in the UK is the nearest sauna. ‘People need this right now,’ says one enthusiast.

Dementia

10 things about dementia to ask a doctor to keep your brain healthy

Dementia risk factors range from mental health to diet. Ask your doctor about them to help you slow down or prevent the onset of disease.

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Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Amid spate of youth suicides, Hong Kong must weave a safety net

A teacher’s attentiveness, a neighbour’s kindness, a policymaker’s resolve – we all have roles in intercepting despair before it turns fatal.

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Suicide is preventable, but it requires a society-wide commitment to vigilance, empathy and systemic change rather than some sporadic, fragmented approach. Photo: Shutterstock
How to age well

This world champion bartender quit alcohol. How does he feel now?

Hongkonger Leo Ko talks about giving up booze three years ago, while a doctor explains the major benefits of reducing or quitting drinking.

Hong Kong

‘I took up ballet at 78’: Hong Kong Ballet’s classes for the over-55s

The Hong Kong Ballet’s workshops for novice dancers aged 55 and over are making childhood dreams come true for troupes of young-at-heart Hongkongers.

Beauty

Spring is here: time to reset your skincare regime for sunny days ahead

The change of season requires a lighter approach to skincare to ensure you let all that lovely vitamin D in – but don’t forget to keep the UV out and always stay moisturised.

Say goodbye to the winter cold: it’s time to reset your skincare regime for sunny days ahead with lighter products such as Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Editorial | More must be done in Hong Kong’s battle against obesity

Children in Hong Kong are among those falling victim to one of today’s greatest health challenges, which calls for a concerted effort by all.

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Childhood obesity is a rising problem in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Medicine

3D bioprinter that makes humanlike tissue should improve drug testing

The coffee-machine-sized printer produces 3D humanlike tissue that should allow for better testing and development of medicines.

Sex and relationships

Could a ‘yes, no, maybe’ list reinvigorate your sex life?

A sexual health expert explains how to reignite your sexual relationship and describes the benefits of enhanced intimacy.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 14-16

Check out a blockbuster Picasso exhibition at M+, watch a Japanese foodie film, run with an ultra-marathon star and more this weekend.

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Wong Chun-kiu (second right) leads a running session at the AIA Vitality Hub in February, ahead of the Standard Chartered Marathon. Join his free coaching session this Saturday to step up your running game. Photo: Facebook/kiu.wongchunkiu
How to age well

How to beat insomnia and get a good night’s sleep

A sleep expert and recovering insomniac offers advice on World Sleep Day for people who lie awake at night worrying about not resting.

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Sleep restriction requires going to bed late, or later than usual, and getting up early. You might begin with just five-and-a-half-hours in bed and work up to six until you’ve found the optimum sleep amount for you. Photo: Shutterstock
Healthy eating

How much should you eat before, during or after exercise? Expert advice

Nutrition experts on when to eat carbs before workouts, why you needn’t guzzle protein shakes after and why what you eat is most important.

Skincare

How neurocosmetics are promising to revolutionise beauty

Ingredients in neurocosmetics, such as beta-endorphin-triggering compounds, promise to soothe frayed nerves and improve the skin, blending beauty with emotional healing in a single routine.

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