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Health & Fitness
Reviews, tips and advice on how to stay on track to be the fittest, healthiest you.
Beth Trustrum trains with Ally van de Pol at Dragon Fitness in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. A former international school principal, Trustum used to weigh almost 100kg. Photo: Edmond So
Wellness

This teacher lost 36kg. Now she runs races that used to be impossible

Beth Trustrum could barely keep up with friends during walks. A Hong Kong trainer helped her lose weight, sleep better and get running.

The future of well-being

The future of wellness: nutrition and supplement trends to watch in 2025

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Icons and Influencers

Who is Ashton Hall, the fitness influencer with an ‘insane’ morning routine?

Good Schools Guide

Exercising more than the mind: building a healthier student body

Schools are addressing a previous over-reliance on academic scores by including measures of health in assessments of a student’s progress.

Hong Kong’s focus on academic performance has come at a price – students’ mental and physical health. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

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

From Ukraine to England, famous chefs and their eateries are keeping their own hives to maximise honey’s flavour and health benefits.

Fame and celebrity

Who is singer Zach Bryan’s rumoured new girlfriend, Hannah Duncan?

The passionate traveller and marketing professional, who works for fitness subscription platform ClassPass, once spent 5 months exploring Europe with her friends.

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Australia

Hot weather is bad for your heart, Australian study finds

‘When the weather is hot, our hearts must work harder to help us cool down,’ said Professor Peng Bi, one of the study’s authors.

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Researchers say the fundamental link between higher temperatures and increased cardiovascular risk has been documented globally. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

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.

Wellness

‘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.

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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Childhood obesity is a rising problem in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
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
Fame and celebrity

Where is George Clooney’s gorgeous ex and former WWE star Stacy Keibler now?

Stacy Keibler has barely aged a day in the last 26 years, as revealed in a then-and-now collage shared on X that has stunned WWE fans – she also dated actor George Clooney back in the day.

Viral stories

Japan grandma barber, 108, inspires with wisdom ‘hold no grudges, feel no jealousy’

Woman attributes longevity to healthy diet of light foods, routine exercises – walking, shoulder movements, leg stretches.

Wellness

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
Fame and celebrity

Meet Arnas Fedaravičius, who stars in the new season of The White Lotus

Fedaravičius is a stuntman who plays numerous sports; he is now dating actress Emeraude Toubia, who stayed with him on set in Thailand while he was filming The White Lotus.

Arnas Fedaravicius, now on staff at The White Lotus. Photos: @arnasfederman/Instagram
Profile

Can AI help the blind navigate their world? This innovation may be the answer

PostMag talks to 5 women innovators at the top of their game and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery: here we meet Florence Chan, co-founder and CEO of AI Guided.

Beauty

Beating ‘Ozempic face’: avoiding the weight-loss drug’s worst side effect

While it may be an appealing prospect to many of us, rapid weight loss can lead to a gaunt appearance due to facial fat loss – but the right exercises, skincare and hydration can help combat this.

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Wellness

Luxury hotels are going well beyond spas, emerging as wellness triple threats

Top hotels are getting serious about wellness, according to the Global Wellness Institute, offering holistic, physical and spiritual experiences to attract health-conscious travellers.

Hotels are introducing 360-degree experiences embracing guests’ physical, holistic and spiritual needs. Photo: Handout
Millionaires and billionaires

Who is Dave Pascoe, who once passed Bryan Johnson in the anti-ageing race?

On the online Rejuvenation Olympics leaderboard created by tech millionaire Bryan Johnson, Dave Pascoe – who is 62 but claims to have an epigenetic age of 37.95 – once overtook Johnson himself.

Indonesia

Indonesia faces ‘life-threatening’ consequences of halt to US foreign aid

The funding freeze leaves critical health and humanitarian programmes in limbo, leading many to ask who can fill the support gap.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Letters | How a global treaty has helped combat the deadly tobacco epidemic

Readers highlight the harm caused by tobacco products, and discuss learner-driven approaches to education.

Smokers using both traditional and e-cigarettes in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong on January 24. Photo: Nora Tam
Celebrity children

Who is Nicolas Cage’s ex, Christina Fulton – and why is she suing him?

Nicolas Cage’s ex-girlfriend Christina Fulton is suing the Hollywood actor and their son Weston Cage over ‘life-threatening injuries’ she says she sustained in an alleged fight last year.

Christina Fulton dated Nicolas Cage in the late 1980s and had a son with him named Weston. Photos: Getty Images, @officialchristinafulton/Instagram
Wellness

No longer in the dark: how to figure out if you have dark circles or eye bags

A dermatologist explains the possible causes of the two cosmetic concerns, how to tell the difference and what treatments are best, from vitamin C, caffeine creams and sunscreen to surgery.

Wellness

Trying to lose weight? Sparkling water could be your secret weapon

A new report shows that fizzy water may have metabolic benefits, which could have implications for weight loss – but you’ll still need to exercise and watch your diet.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Kumail Nanjiani’s producer wife, Emily V. Gordon?

Kumail Nanjiani has returned to his stand-up comedy roots in recent months, getting back on stage for the first time in 10 years – in fact it’s at one of his gigs that he first met his wife.

Kumail Nanjiani met his wife Emily V. Gordon at one of his stand-up shows. Photo: @emilyvgordon/Instagram
Trending in China

China surgeon who lost 25kg in 42 days wins multiple awards in fitness contest

Fitness conscious medic adopts strict 24-hour routine of sleep, proper diet and exercise to become champion, show example to overweight patients.

A surgeon in China who lost 25kg in 42 days has astonished social media by winning multiple awards in a fitness contest. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
Celebrity children

Who is Rod Stewart’s daughter, professional dancer Renee ‘Nay Nay’ Stewart?

While she hasn’t followed her ‘Baby Jane’ singing star father into the music business, Renee incorporates dance and movement into classes at her international yoga retreats

NFL Super Bowl

Who is Cooper Manning, big brother of NFL stars Peyton and Eli?

The eldest son of American football legend Archie Manning had to quit the family game but still loves it: he was at a Super Bowl 2025 party with NFL stars Eli Manning – his brother – and Russell Wilson.

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