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Mental health

Why people are microdosing magic mushrooms and LSD for mental health

People who take tiny amounts of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD say they do so to try to reduce anxiety, stress and depression. Does it work?

Food and Drinks

Why air fryers are a ‘game-changer’ that make cooking healthier, easier

How to age well

How the ‘12-3-30’ treadmill workout is still helping people lose weight

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Hong Kong

Profile | The Hong Kong aerialist who sent Britain’s Got Talent audience into a spin

Jimmy Wong danced at Disneyland and with Cantopop stars before turning to aerial straps. He talks about his journey and staying in top shape.

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Hong Kong aerialist Jimmy Wong in action. He talks about why he moved from calisthenics to aerial straps, getting dizzy during performances and more. Photo: Courtesy of Jimmy Wong
Gen Z

How to get your kids to sleep earlier and the signs of sleep deprivation

Teenagers are more sleep-deprived than ever, and mobile devices play a large role in this. Experts in adolescent sleep give parents tips.

How to age well

Singaporean chef lost 15kg for his wedding. Then he lost another 15kg

LG Han of Michelin-starred restaurant Labyrinth hit 94kg in 2022. Now over 30kg lighter, he says he is happier and more mentally focused.

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France

Woman brain-dead after Paris cryotherapy session goes wrong

A nitrogen leak in a closed space could lead to oxygen depletion.

A cryotherapy room in northern Paris. A cryotherapy session in Paris turned deadly with one woman dying and another hospitalised in critical condition due to a nitrogen leak from a cold chamber. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong

Who is Bethwell Kipkemboi, winner of the Hong Kong marathon?

Rutto Bethwell Kipkemboi, the 32-year-old winner of this year’s Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, talks about finding his feet in the city.

Architecture and design

How to make your home bloom, plus 5 tips for the perfect floral display

Flowers are a versatile design tool for transforming and enhancing home interiors, and among the simplest way of bringing life and beauty into your living space.

Icons and Influencers

Think creatine boosts muscle growth? New research suggests it does not

Bodybuilders and weightlifters, think twice before taking creatine to bulk up – a new study says it makes next to no difference.

The results of a new study showed that creatine had no additive effect on lean body mass changes when combined with resistance training. Photo: Shutterstock
Fame and celebrity

Meet ESPN’s Molly Qerim, who uses her platform to support important causes

Born to a Catholic Italian mother and a Muslim Albanian father, Qerim was brought up in Connecticut and studied at UConn before joining ESPN; she used to be married to sports analyst Jalen Rose.

Meet ESPN’s Molly Qerim, who uses her platform to advocate for endometriosis and autism spectrum disorder awareness. Photo: @mollyqerim/Instagram
Beauty

Detox dos and don’ts – beyond the instant ‘miracle’ cures of the spring fad

Health experts unravel modern detox myths and stress the importance of good diet, an active lifestyle and a long-term approach as the best ways to ensure underlying health risks are kept at bay.

Healthy eating

Can eating chocolate be good for you? Yes, as long as it’s dark chocolate

A dietitian and a chocolate craftsman explain why it is OK to indulge a chocolate craving – as long as it is dark, and only in moderation.

Healthy eating

People who use sugar substitutes to lose weight could be making things worse

Sucralose, a widely used alternative to sugar, could actually increase hunger and negatively affect weight loss, a new study says.

Do sugar substitutes actually make you more hungry? A new study suggests this could be true. Photo: Shutterstock
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

How high humidity causes ‘damp’ illnesses, plus TCM experts’ health tips

As Hong Kong edges towards summer, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners share how to protect health by eating, acting and thinking right.

Promptly change out of sweaty, wet clothes, TCM practitioners advise. Photo: Shutterstock
Icons and Influencers

Who is influencer Roxie Nafousi – and did she ‘manifest’ her baby’s father?

Touting the power of positive thinking, Nafousi has spoken about her struggles with mental health and drug addiction; she had a son with actor Wade Briggs and they are co-parenting post break-up.

Dementia

How the little-known nutrient choline is vital for your mental health

Choline may lower the risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment, and helps with gene expression, protein production and DNA repair.

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Good Schools Guide

The importance of regular sleep routines for children

Consistent bedtime routines are key to a healthy and restorative sleep regime for children, and essential for their development.

Children should be well rested so that they can pay attention in school. Photo: Shutterstock
Dementia

How to lower your risk of Parkinson’s disease and slow its advance

Study estimates 25 million people could have Parkinson’s by 2050. Healthy habits can prevent it or slow its progression.

Mental health

Letters | Social connection and purpose are also vital for mental health

Readers discuss a more holistic approach to fostering youth resilience, The Last Dance’s re-release on the silver screen, and enticing visitors to Hong Kong.

How to age well

She was on American Ninja Warrior in her 70s. How is she ageing so well?

Ginny MacColl, who was diagnosed with osteopenia in her 40s, says women are never too old to build muscle. Here’s how she does it.

American actress and dancer MacColl is the oldest woman to compete in the long-running US sports entertainment reality show American Ninja Warrior. Photo: Elizabeth Morris/NBC via Getty Images
Meditation and how to find balance

High blood pressure? Have you tried relaxing? Experts say it works

If you feel your blood pressure rising, just breathe or take up a relaxing form of exercise. Experts say things like yoga can keep it down.

A woman measures her blood pressure at home. Photo: Shutterstock
Cancer

Told she had stage 4 cancer at 41, designer finds strength in art therapy

Ivy Ip says art therapy classes at the Hong Kong Cancer Fund have been a source of inspiration. Now she’s exhibiting her work in Wan Chai.

Artificial intelligence

At this gym AI sees when you’re running, knows when you lift weights

The ‘first full-scale AI-powered gym’ in LA pairs AI software with human coaches to keep you on track – so be good, for goodness’ sake.

Disease

At 23, she had a stroke. It left her feeling like ‘a ticking time bomb’

Before her stroke, Emma Rand had been told her blood pressure was high. After a series of tests, doctors revealed what probably caused it.

Emma Rand had a stroke at age 23, but it took doctors five days and multiple medical appointments to figure that out. Photo: courtesy of the Rand family
Japan

Babies conceived in winter less likely to become obese adults: Japan study

A person’s brown fat, one of two types of body fat, and cold weather appear to be linked to a lower possibility of weight gain in adulthood.

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The researchers acknowledged the limitations of the study given that it was focused on Japan. Photo: Shutterstock
Mental health

That little voice in our heads? This woman doesn’t have one

Most of us have an inner voice, some more than one. But to the surprise of some scientists, a few people do not – like Australian Mel May.

Skincare

Why organic compound salicylic acid is the unsung superhero of skincare

This powerful exfoliant effectively tackles oily skin, breakouts and blackheads by diving in deep to unclog pores and reduce inflammation while refreshing the skin.

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