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A high waist-to-hip ratio in mid-life has been linked to poor brain health later. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

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

A bigger midriff in our forties is linked to poorer cognitive function in our seventies, international study finds.

Britain

UK teen who planned school killing jailed for minimum 49 years

South Korea

Petition in South Korea demanding laws against celebrity bullying gains traction

Wellness

‘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
Wellness

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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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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Fame and celebrity

Meet controversial ex-TV host Wendy Williams’ brother and niece, Tommy and Alex

Williams had dinner with her niece a day after she dropped a note with a plea for help on it from the window of her assisted living facility; her younger brother also insists she’s ‘in great shape’.

Former talk show host Wendy Williams is fighting to end her guardianship and counts her brother Tommy Williams and niece Alex Finnie among her main supporters. Photos: @alexcfinnie; @tommywilliams06/Instagram
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.

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.

Wellness

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.

At OmSkool Yoga in Hong Kong, Alison Drake makes classes fun through themes, songs, games and discussion. Photo: courtesy of Alison Drake
Hong Kong society

Art therapy helps Hong Kong women address ‘hidden’ family caregiving stressors

Charity Zonta International marks International Women’s Day affirming support for groups helping those suffering from family stress, violence.

Florence Lam is the primary caregiver for her elderly parents who suffer from dementia. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Opinion | 3 steps Hong Kong workplaces can take to end sexual harassment

Workplace harassment still affects an alarming number of women in Hong Kong. But a few simple measures can help break the vicious cycle.

Wellness

How to wake up happy and stay that way? The secrets to being a morning person

Do you wake up on the right or wrong side of the bed? A Hong Kong-based counsellor explains how diet, exercise and visualising your day help.

Fame and celebrity

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, wife died of hantavirus a week earlier

The legendary actor, 95, showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s and may not have known spouse Betsy Arakawa was deceased, authorities say.

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An image of late actor Gene Hackman is seen on a screen during an “In Memoriam” segment at the 97th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. Photo: TNS
Wellness

Your TikTok addiction is probably rotting your brain. Here’s how

Research suggests that so-called brain rot stems from the compulsive use of short- video platforms, leading to memory loss and even anxiety.

TikTok brain, sometimes called brain rot, is typically linked to lengthy sessions on apps specialising in short video clips. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

A pint of hard liquor a night and the weight piled on. How did he quit?

On World Obesity Day, Hong Kong dad overweight most of his life hails power of Ozempic, and nutritional therapist lists sustainable habits.

Wellness

Why dementia patients benefit from having cats and dogs around

It is known that keeping pets can support better mental health. In the case of dementia patients they also give them purpose and comfort.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is White Lotus star Walton Goggins’ wife of 14 years, Nadia Conners?

Rick from season 3 of White Lotus – aka Hollywood actor Walton Goggins – has been with his talented writer-director wife Nadia Conners for 2 decades … here’s what you need to know.

White Lotus actor Walton Goggins has been married to writer-director Nadia Conners for 14 years. Photos: @nadiasomerset/Instagram
Wellness

Analogue wellness trend puts digital life on pause

Amid a resurgence of retro Polaroids and vinyl records, many are cutting out screen time to pursue hobbies from board games to blacksmithing.

Wellness

Seeking calm? Here are 6 ways to get back to nature in busy Hong Kong

Hongkongers are a famously harried lot, but there are workshops to help you reconnect with nature’s healing power and restore your inner peace.

Wellness

Children’s mental health at risk from chatbots, advocacy groups say

An autistic boy urged by a chatbot to kill his parents? A teen driven to take his own life? Lawsuits make case for regulating AI companions.

An image from US start-up Replika shows a user interacting with a smartphone app to customise an avatar for a personal artificial intelligence chatbot, known as a Replika. Photo: Luka, Inc./Handout via Reuters
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Boost monitoring and outreach efforts to protect Hong Kong’s elderly

As Hong Kong’s population ages, the need to care for those living on their own or with other vulnerable family members increases.

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Wellness

Happiness? It’s about people, not possessions, author says

New Happy author Stephanie Harrison shares strategies for fulfilment in a material world, from prioritising relationships to helping others.

Wellness

No phones. Only real people. Welcome to The Offline Club

Over 2,000 people have attended The Offline Club’s London events in just a few months, mostly adults aged 20 to 35 eager to digitally detox.

South Korea

South Korean teacher accused of killing 7-year-old reportedly laughed in hospital

The suspect had a history of mental health issues and previously assaulted a colleague, according to local media reports.

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A portrait of Kim Ha-neul is displayed at an altar at a hospital in the central city of Daejeon, two days after she was stabbed to death by her teacher. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

App-based insomnia therapy found to cut depression rate among Hong Kong youth

Study looked into digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia among young people in first such clinical research in Asia.

Dr Chen Si-jing says the app enables young people to learn healthy sleep behaviours and helps them to reduce sleep-related anxiety. Photo: Sun Yeung
Wellness

Do you think you have autism? Why more adults are being diagnosed

Many of the signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can go unnoticed until adulthood, though symptoms present differently for everyone.

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Wellness

Probiotic foods like miso, kimchi and kefir could ease anxiety, study finds

Gut germs can cause depression and anxiety, scientists say, but fermented foods and probiotics supplements could help improve mental health.

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