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Wellness
Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
One of the top wellness trends expected in 2026 is a rise of wearables designed to help quiet the brain’s neural activity, such as EEG sensor headbands like this one from Muse. Photo: choosemuse.com
How to age well

8 hot wellness trends in 2026, from women’s longevity to ‘health raves’

Here are some of the top wellness trends predicted for 2026, including a focus on women’s health, ‘neurowellness’ and reducing over-tracking.

Ageing society

Opinion | Hong Kong should see the ‘silver economy’ as a golden opportunity

How to age well

Can drinking tea and coffee reduce dementia risk? Yes, according to a study

Apple

Don’t rely on Apple Watch to point out you may have high blood pressure: study

Researchers say the watch’s failure to alert nearly 60 per cent of individuals with undiagnosed hypertension creates ‘false reassurance’.

The Apple Watch fails to alert 59 per cent of people with undiagnosed high blood pressure that they possibly have hypertension, according to the company’s own data. US researchers say this could lead to missed opportunities for treatment. Photo: dpa
World of performing arts

Hong Kong Ballet and Pure Fitness join forces to offer new exercise programme

The dance and strength training crossover aims to dispel the perception of ballet as an inaccessible and elite art form.

Mental health

Want to feel happier? Watch Spirited Away or play Zelda, new study says

Studio Ghibli films and games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can boost calm, purpose and happiness, a new study suggests.

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How to age well

He is 83 and has ‘a bad heart’. Why he spends 5 hours a day exercising

Former oldest American Ninja Warrior competitor Charles Mammay reveals how he stays so fit and strong at 83 and his advice for others.

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Charles Mammay prepares to exercise in the obstacle course he built in the front garden of his home in Oak Island, in the US state of North Carolina, in 2025. Photo: Instagram/charlesmammay
Asia travel

Amazing detox at 5-star Desa Potato Head – from both wellness and Bali belly

Glorious beachfront dinners and sunrise meditations kicked off this reporter’s stay at Desa Potato Head before the dreaded Bali belly struck.

Dementia

How much fat you should eat a day and why your brain needs it

Fat is vital, but it must be the right sort. Experts explain why that is, what the best foods to eat are, and how many grams you should eat.

Healthy eating

How much coffee to drink a day to get the most health benefits? Experts reveal

Studies show that drinking coffee comes with a range of health benefits. We look at what they are and how much is best to drink.

Drinking coffee daily may slow cellular ageing, protect telomeres, and boost longevity and heart health, research suggests. Photo: Kylie Knott
How to age well

How people like 70-year-old Chow Yun-fat keep pushing their endurance limits

Chow ran a half-marathon last year, while silver stars like Natalie Grabow, Jeannie Rice and Hiromu Inada are breaking records. Here’s how.

Actor Chow Yun-fat (middle) runs in the 10km event at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026. The 70-year-old is part of a growing number of older people competing in endurance races. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Opinion | Fee hikes are only half the equation if Hong Kong health reform is to work

If paired with viable service alternatives, clear guidance and a stronger focus on prevention, price rises could become a catalyst for real change.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Patients given more hope as study finds best time for lung cancer treatment

‘Highly encouraging’ results uncovered after immunochemotherapy administered at different times in two groups of patients.

Mental health

Walking saved him after son’s suicide. Now, his trail walk raises millions

Tony Bruno’s return to walking turned into Hong Kong’s Weez Walk, which raises funds for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Tony Bruno pauses in front of West Island School during the first Weez Walk, which he completed on his own, in 2021. He launched Weez Walk to raise funds for mental health support in Hong Kong to honour the memory of his son. Photo: weezproject.com
Cancer

What is cancer ‘prehab’? How patients are getting a head start in recovery

On World Cancer Day on February 4, we look at how cancer prehabilitation helps patients recover more quickly and better handle treatment.

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Breast cancer survivor Christine Cosby explains how she built upper-body strength during prehabilitation before cancer treatment. Prehab empowers cancer patients with exercise, nutrition, and mental support, enhancing recovery and survival rates. Photo: YouTube/AACRNews
Cancer

For these Hongkongers, walking isn’t just exercise – it’s therapy

For cancer survivors, walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of rehabilitation we learn on World Cancer Day.

Disease

How mono or ‘the kissing disease’ may increase your risk for lupus, arthritis

The Epstein-Barr virus behind mono, which spreads through saliva, sits silently in the body but can reactivate.

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Pets

Do dogs like music? Experts weigh in on how songs affect our furry friends

Music seems to have a calming effect on dogs, but under what circumstances and which genre? Animal experts explain dog music dos and don’ts.

Music appears to promote relaxation in dogs and is even used to help train them. But animal behaviouralists say more research is needed to understand how much of an effect music has on dogs and in which situations. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

2016 trends from Pokemon Go to poke bowls amid viral internet nostalgia

Looking back at 2016 is viral online, but what was hot back then? We look at food, travel, health and pop culture trends from a decade ago.

How to age well

She lost 24kg in 7 months, then became a bodybuilding DJ. Here’s how

In 2006, Kiran Dembla collapsed from a blood clot in her brain. It kick-started a health transformation that completely changed her life.

Medicine

Why these common painkillers might be bad news for long distance runners

NSAIDs strain the kidneys, as does endurance running, and many race organisers advise against taking the anti-inflammatories during events.

Taking NSAIDs for issues like knee pain while running long distances could be bad news for runners as the painkillers place additional strain on the kidneys, experts say. Photo: Shutterstock
Mental health

Japanese-American, 60, who went viral saying it’s never too late to start over

Dana Nakagawa reinvented herself as a content creator and now posts videos on starting over, decluttering and her interpretation of ikigai.

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One of the things that Dana Nakagawa talks about in her YouTube videos is her interpretation of the Japanese concept of ikigai. “It’s what brings you joy, and it intersects with what you do on a daily basis. It could be something like your morning coffee,” she says. Photo: Dana Nakagawa
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 30-February 1

Indulge in an excess of tea, browse Hong Kong’s independent fashion brands, immerse yourself in Central Asian culture and more this weekend.

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Icons and Influencers

Nadya Okamoto on challenging norms through menstrual care activism

With nearly 4.5 million TikTok followers, the entrepreneur – who also started a non-profit to combat period poverty – has clearly struck a chord.

Dementia

How do superagers stay so young? Genes can play a key role, study suggests

People in their 80s with high brain function are far less likely to carry the APOE4 gene than those showing mental decline, research finds.

A team of scientists say “superagers” are likely to possess genetic advantages that reduce their dementia risk. Photo: Shutterstock
Veganism and vegetarianism

‘I fought back’: how Heather Mills took control of her health via her diet

Paul McCartney’s ex-wife Heather Mills reveals how a plant-based diet and later focus on low-fodmap foods have had huge impacts on her life.

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Heather Mills is an English entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist who heads VBites, a producer of meat and dairy alternatives, and No Bloat, which focuses on low-fodmap ready meals. Photo: Instagram/heathermillsofficial
Ageing society

Skydiving? It’s just another day for these retirement home residents

From skydiving to gardening, VR experiences offered to residents of US retirement homes are having positive effects on their quality of life.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hongkongers stand united on the need for more no-smoking zones

As smokers and non-smokers express support for restrictions, officials must be mindful of the acceptance of stronger tobacco controls.

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