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Wellness
Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
As many as 40 per cent of people in developed countries grapple with some form of aviophobia – a clinical anxiety that turns a flight into a psychological battle. But there are many tips and strategies travellers can employ to overcome their fear of flying. Photo: Shutterstock
Mental health

How to overcome your fear of flying as flight anxiety runs high

With recent air safety incidents contributing to travellers’ trepidation, we get tips from an aviophobe and a psychologist on how to cope.

Reproductive health

How new Hong Kong menopause support group aims to flip the conversation

Mental health

Feeling stressed? Let it all out – literally – at Scream Clubs

Good Schools Guide

Will the Hong Kong government weight-management plan really help kids?

The proposed action plan includes the Education Bureau’s suggestion of school weigh-ins, which has sparked concern among dietitians, psychologists and NGOs.

The Hong Kong government’s proposal to address obesity among the city’s children includes a controversial plan for school weigh-ins. Photo: Shutterstock
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 20-22

A pop culture expo, a celebration of Indian heritage and food, and a street art festival are among our picks for this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Meditation and how to find balance

How to meditate? Tips for beginners, from finding a type to what to expect

Meditation can relieve stress and ease depression if approached correctly. Mindfulness instructors share how to start on the right path.

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India

India’s weight-loss drug price war begins as key patent expires

Generic slimming drugs are expected to flood a market where one in four adults are currently either overweight or obese.

A group of women walk on a street in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. About a quarter of India’s adult population is either overweight or obese. Photo: LightRocket via Getty Images
Architecture and design

Too shiny, straight, serious, samey: when architecture stops feeling human

Cookie-cutter buildings are efficient, but our brains evolved for variety, not endless repetition, and that mismatch can stress us out.

Internet

World’s ‘happiest’ places revealed as social media weighs on us

Heavy social media use is undermining youth well-being in many countries, according to a UN-sponsored report.

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Healthy eating

How a mother’s 22kg weight loss led to bodybuilding and a healthy snack brand

Chinese-Canadian Jenny Yue rapidly gained weight during the pandemic, but lost it all just as quickly through diet and exercise.

Jenny Yue in February 2021 (left) weighing nearly 78kg, and in January 2023 (right) when she was about 56kg. Having rapidly put on weight during the pandemic, Yue lost it again by eating more healthily and doing regular exercise. Photo: Jenny Yue
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Medical Council reform must prioritise the public interest

It's well within reason for Hongkongers to expect accountability from a body tasked with registering and licensing medical practitioners.

The Medical Council logo is seen on November 5, 2025. Photo: Karma Lo
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Luxury traditional Chinese medicine treatments are finding fans in Hong Kong

TCM treatments at Upper House, Island Shangri-La and Yun Wellness ranging from acupuncture to massage are appealing to younger generations.

Hong Kong society

‘AI may know me better’: why Hongkongers turn to chatbots for mental health help

Survey reveals growing trend of residents seeking help from AI to deal with emotional stress.

How to age well

She didn’t ignore her brain fog – now she’s helping others with perimenopause

Femtech pioneers are tackling perimenopause with bold new tools, breaking long-standing taboos and empowering women.

Mayra Hurtado, co-founder of Hormony. Photo: courtesy Hormony
Health & Fitness

Obstacle course racing is heading to the Olympics – are Hong Kong’s ninjas ready?

Ninja sports and obstacle course racing hone confidence, courage and problem-solving – and a local giant is making our tiny city proud.

Obstacle course racing athlete Summer Wong at Sasuke Ninja Park, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Sarah Kohler
Reproductive health

These new at-home tests let women get insights into their reproductive health

A Singapore-based start-up offers a hormone testing kit for perimenopausal women, while a German one gives insights based on menstrual blood.

How to age well

How a multivitamin a day could help keep you biologically younger

A study that examined tiny changes in DNA suggests that taking multivitamins daily can slow biological ageing.

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How to age well

Told she might only have 5 years left, she lost 40kg and transformed her life

At 49, Shyy Sachdev was a 100kg obese chain smoker with high blood pressure and cholesterol. Today, she is a fitness influencer.

Shyy Sachdev in New York (left) when she weighed 100kg in 2009; and in London (right) weighing 60kg in November 2025. A mid-life health pronouncement that she might have only five years to live was the motivation this single mum of two needed to switch up her life. Photo: Shyy Sachdev
How to age well

Why the 5am Club isn’t for everyone

Ahead of World Sleep Day, we look at how to get the best night’s sleep and why getting up early isn’t always as productive as you may think.

Dementia

The early signs of dementia you need to look for in loved ones and yourself

Verbal tests don’t always pick up Alzheimer’s disease. Falls, problems swallowing, bladder issues and other symptoms can be better signs.

The Netherlands

Singing circle in Amsterdam offers benefits to dementia patients

Scientists are studying the potential benefits of music for people with dementia, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease and stroke.

People, many of them seniors with a form of dementia, join in the ‘singing circle’ run by opera singer Maartje de Lint, at the Concertgebouw’s ornate Mirror Hall in Amsterdam on February 24. Photo: AP
Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: a focus on women in film, sport, science and life

For International Women’s Day, we look at women as wives and mistresses, as marine researchers, as athletes, and as battlers against perimenopause.

Elizabeth Lo, director of the Mistress Dispeller documentary, on the cover of this week’s PostMag print edition. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Social media

‘Craving something real’: why people are going analogue and cutting digital use

From books and craft projects to even old iPods, influencers and others are adopting ‘analogue lifestyles’ to boost their well-being.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must make mental health an immediate economic priority

The budget rightly focuses on tech and finance for the city’s economic growth but human capital resilience is just as vital.

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Water sports

These Hong Kong women are showing what’s possible in their sports

On International Women’s Day, we talk to women who reflect a growing global movement of women’s sport moving to the forefront.

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Hong Kong-based events manager Clare Cheung takes part in a Hyrox event. She has taken part in more than 30 Hyrox races to date, spanning multiple categories, and has won 11 of them. Photo: Hyrox HK
How to age well

Microplastics are a problem. These innovators are finding clever solutions

Microplastics have been linked to human health issues from low fertility to heart attacks. But some pioneers are fighting back.

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Indian entrepreneur Kruvil Patel founded the brand Trishula in 2019 to make edible cutlery, from spoons and sporks to straws and skewers. Single-use plastic cutlery is a huge driver of the microplastics in our environment. Photo: Trishula
How to age well

Is poor sleep just a symptom of getting older? Experts say it doesn’t have to be

Ageing does not mean poor sleep is inevitable. Experts reveal why older people can be more susceptible, plus how to improve sleep quality.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 6-8

Enjoy a coffee and music festival, indulge in art for free, take part in a women’s yoga session and more this weekend in Hong Kong.

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