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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
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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Food and Drinks

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

How to age well

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

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.

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.

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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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Doctors should be able to answer your questions about dementia. Photo: Shutterstock
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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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.

Silver Ballet participant Mary Chan (right) practises at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Eugene Chan
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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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.

Good sex can improve your quality of life and reduce relationship distress, says sexual health expert Candice Hargons. Photo: Shutterstock
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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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.

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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.

CAP Beauty’s Serotoner taps into the power of Griffonia, a plant loaded with 5-HTP – the precursor to serotonin. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

She tried several careers but found her niche in genetic sequencing

PostMag talks to 5 women innovators at the top of their game and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery – here we meet Angela Wu, a professor at HKUST’s division of life science and department of chemical and biological engineering.

Environment

You can help avoid microplastics getting into your body. Experts share tips

Scientists explain how to protect yourself beyond avoiding plastic bottles as increasing amounts of microplastics are found in our bodies.

Veganism and vegetarianism

Is a vegan diet healthy? Not always, but here’s how to get it right

Nutrition experts give tips on avoiding plant-based pitfalls such as eating too many processed foods and not enough vitamins and minerals.

A vegan poke bowl with fruit and vegetables. Photo: Shuttertstock
Cancer

Groundbreaking cancer therapies are the goal for this biotech innovator

PostMag talks to 5 women innovators at the top of their game and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery: here we meet Gina Jiang, managing director of the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology.

Gina Jiang is managing director of the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology. Photo: TMT
Cancer

How self-checks can save you from skin, breast and testicular cancer

If you check your body regularly for changes, you can detect cancer early. Here is how, from spotting moles to feeling for breast lumps.

Veganism and vegetarianism

You can meet your protein needs with a plant-based diet. Here’s how

‘It’s as easy to get protein from sources that grow in the field as it is from the animals that graze there,’ nutrition researcher says.

Beauty

How gold, silver and platinum are revolutionising luxury skincare

From Cleopatra to nanotech: precious metals in beauty regimes according to influencer Renée Chow, Joyce Beauty’s Harriet Lee, and Subtle Energies spa founder Farida Irani.

Once confined to the jewellery box, gold, silver and platinum are taking their place in the skincare cabinet as well. Photo: Trunk Archive
Mental health

Meet the woman who transformed mental health across Asia

PostMag talks to 5 women innovators at the top of their game and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery: here we meet Megan Lam, co-founder of Neurum Health.

Megan Lam, co-founder of Neurum Health. Photo: TMT for SCMP
Reproductive health

‘The lower the semen quality, the lower the life expectancy’: study

Men with the highest counts of swimming sperm can expect to live 2 to 3 years longer than those with poor semen quality, research shows.

Meditation and how to find balance

Yoga and a whole lot more in Hong Kong teacher’s classes for kids

Alison Drake’s yoga for children includes not only poses but mindfulness, relaxation techniques and self-regulation. It can help with exams.

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