TOPIC
Wellness
+ FOLLOW
Home
Disease
Mental health
How to age well
Healthy eating
Wellness
Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
SHOW FULL PROFILE
Hong Kong sports
What to know about Hong Kong Open pickleball tournament and 6 places to play
The first Hong Kong Open pickleball tournament will take place in August. Here are the details, and other popular places to play in the city.
30 Jul 2025 - 5:01PM
United States
Explainer
|
What is this brain injury that the New York shooter said he had?
30 Jul 2025 - 1:22PM
Healthy eating
No drugs, no diets: how an influencer in China lost 60kg in 5 years
30 Jul 2025 - 11:28AM
videocam
Gwyneth Paltrow
Who is Gwyneth Paltrow’s oldest friend, filmmaker Mary Wigmore?
A new biography about the Goop founder by Amy Odell is dropping – here’s what we know about her ‘soul sister’ Mary Wigmore.
29 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
Gwyneth Paltrow
Why we remain ‘magnetically attracted’ to Gwyneth Paltrow – by her biographer
Amy Odell tells Style why she thinks the Goop founder may be remembered more for her impact in the wellness industry than for her films.
29 Jul 2025 - 3:48PM
Good Schools Guide
Experts in Hong Kong discuss the trend for gentle parenting
Therapists and psychologists from Heep Hong, Central Minds and MindNLife talk about the parenting paradigm, exploring its benefits, challenges and relevance in a changing cultural landscape.
29 Jul 2025 - 12:48PM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Food and Drinks
A drink to your health! Hong Kong duo revive Chinese medicinal wines
Drinks brand Magnolia Lab is bringing back the wines-for-wellness concept with botanical liqueurs based on traditional Chinese medicine.
29 Jul 2025 - 12:20PM
Disease
Will your child become obese as an adult? New tool can help predict
Scientists have developed a tool that can measure a child’s risk of becoming obese in later life, opening the door to earlier support.
28 Jul 2025 - 7:15PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Explainer
|
How can Hongkongers seek help for depression, and what treatment is available?
Expert says depressed person cannot be ‘cured’ by hike or meal to make them ‘happy again’, following suspected murder-suicide case involving family.
28 Jul 2025 - 11:15AM
How to age well
He’s 80 and still running marathons. How does Olympian Jeff Galloway do it?
Galloway, whose Run-Walk-Run method has helped countless people take up endurance running, reveals how he trains and what he eats.
27 Jul 2025 - 5:15PM
videocam
Beauty
What’s in our cosmetics bag this summer: 5 essential beauty brands
Gracie Abrams shows off her flawless complexion in Hourglass’ latest campaign titled Any Time, Any Place, Any Wear after the singer-songwriter was named the brand’s new global partner earlier this year.
27 Jul 2025 - 6:00AM
Healthy eating
What is ‘fibermaxxing’, new health trend popular on TikTok and Instagram?
Dietitians explain how the new trend of increasing your fibre intake can help in areas from weight loss to cancer prevention.
26 Jul 2025 - 7:15PM
videocam
Singapore
Singapore’s suicide surge: why are more young people taking their own lives?
Provisional data reveals a worrying jump in suicides among those in their thirties. Burnout and financial stress are part of the problem.
26 Jul 2025 - 10:27AM
5
What to do in Hong Kong
What to do at Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo 2025, biggest yet
Among its many attractions, FWE Hong Kong 2025 will include Hyrox races featuring stars such as Physical 100’s Hong Beom-seok.
25 Jul 2025 - 12:15PM
videocam
Asia travel
How the Bone Healer might help you see a different side of Bali
A visit to a medicine man puts one pain-ridden writer on the road to the best of Bali’s less-visited attractions.
24 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM
Meditation and how to find balance
Health benefits of frankincense, including its cancer-fighting potential
Containing anti-inflammatory compounds, frankincense may slow tumour growth in some types of leukaemia and help treat other diseases.
24 Jul 2025 - 4:15AM
How to age well
52-year-old gained 30kg, then lost it all in a year. How did she do it?
Hong Kong-based stand-up comedian Maitreyi Karanth’s weight-loss journey was sparked by hurtful comments from well-meaning friends.
23 Jul 2025 - 11:00AM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Health & Fitness
Physio isn’t just for injuries. So why are we all waiting to get hurt?
In Hong Kong, physiotherapy is no longer just about recovery. It’s increasingly being used to prevent injuries and improve long-term mobility.
23 Jul 2025 - 11:08AM
Asia travel
Planning a Hong Kong staycation? 6 hotels turning up the summer fun
From food and drink festivals to music to pet- and family-friendly staycation deals, these hotels offer treats without the hassle of travel.
22 Jul 2025 - 12:15PM
Dementia
Losing one of your senses? It could be an early dementia sign, experts say
It’s not just memory loss that is a sign of potential cognitive impairment, but changes in touch, taste, smell, hearing and vision, too.
21 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
Healthy eating
Novak Djokovic reveals his health secrets – how he stays in peak form
Tennis great Novak Djokovic talks about his ‘X-factor’ gluten-free diet, prioritising sleep, and the one health item he ‘can’t live without’.
20 Jul 2025 - 8:15AM
How to age well
Want to start strength training? Tips on weights, machines, bands and more
If you’re new to weight-resistance exercise, check out this expert advice for building strength whether at the gym or at home.
19 Jul 2025 - 3:15PM
How to age well
The anti-ageing benefits of HRT, from more collagen to better brain health
New studies suggest that hormone replacement therapy for women in menopause can help them age well and might diminish disease risks.
19 Jul 2025 - 8:15AM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend July 18-20
From live music and cocktails at an unusual venue to an animal-filled fun event for children, here is what to look forward to this weekend.
18 Jul 2025 - 11:05AM
videocam
How to age well
This 79-year-old Singaporean can probably do more pull-ups than you
Charlotte Lim is stronger and fitter than most people half her age. Here’s how she stays in shape, from exercise routine to diet.
17 Jul 2025 - 2:02PM
Disease
No statins: how 56-year-old reversed heart disease with a plant-based diet
Lauren Bernick adopted a vegan diet after being diagnosed with coronary artery disease at 46. A decade on, she’s thriving without statins.
15 Jul 2025 - 7:15PM
videocam
India
British-Indian marathon runner nicknamed ‘Turbaned Tornado’ dies at 114
Fauja Singh was widely considered to be the world’s oldest marathon runner. He was hit by a car in India while crossing the road.
15 Jul 2025 - 2:08PM
Sex and relationships
Do lip fillers affect kissing and can they be harmful? Experts reveal
Social media platforms are driving demand for more desirable-looking lips, especially through lip fillers, but what do we need to know?
14 Jul 2025 - 5:15PM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement