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Wellness
What’s it like to die? VR experience depicts cancer patient’s emotional end
Developed by Embodied Labs, the experience at the University of Minnesota comes with a warning that ‘strong emotional reactions are common’.
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Hong Kong society
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Ignoring primary school stress a ticking time bomb for Hong Kong
19 May 2025 - 10:27AM
Wellness
How social media can be terrible for teens and the people fighting back
18 May 2025 - 9:45AM
Fame and celebrity
Banned elsewhere, Kanye West’s pro-Hitler song gets millions of views on X
The video shows the hip-hop star rapping about ex-wife Kim Kardashian and ends with an extract of a speech by the Nazi leader.
18 May 2025 - 4:47AM
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Sweden
Suicide was Sweden school shooter’s motive: police
Police say there was no sign that Rickard Andersson, who had mental health problems and financial troubles and killed 10 people, had ideological or political motives.
16 May 2025 - 6:51PM
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Wellness
How regular exercise keeps ‘stress hormone’ cortisol levels in check
A doctor explains how exercise such as yoga, walking and swimming stabilises the production of cortisol, helping us manage stress and relax.
15 May 2025 - 7:15PM
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Wellness
Working long hours? You risk altering your brain’s structure
Study which found physical changes in the brains of healthcare staff who worked 52 hours or more a week highlights the dangers of overwork.
15 May 2025 - 5:19PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong family happiness score improves for first time in 3 years
But annual survey shows happiness has not returned to pre-Covid levels, with mental health experts citing Singapore as model for developing policies.
15 May 2025 - 5:29PM
Hong Kong society
Depression in Hong Kong’s LGBTQ community shows no signs of improving: survey
Researchers attribute the lack of improvement in mental health outcomes to continued discrimination.
15 May 2025 - 4:29PM
Japan
Japan lags behind on children’s mental health as suicides rise, Unicef finds
Japan ranks top for physical health, but youth mental well-being remains a concern, with suicide rates among the highest in wealthy nations.
14 May 2025 - 1:07PM
Wellness
How gut health could affect your brain and your risk of dementia
Studies suggest that ensuring good gut health – such as by eating 30 different plant foods weekly – can safeguard your brain health.
12 May 2025 - 6:15PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Nearly 30% of Hong Kong secondary pupils thought of self-harm, suicide: study
Survey from youth group federation also finds 63.5 per cent of students felt ‘down, depressed or hopeless’ two weeks before being polled.
12 May 2025 - 8:30AM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong carers of autistic youngsters suffer high stress, poll finds
Long hours and lack of support among pressures reported in survey of 220 carers by To Dream Charity Foundation.
11 May 2025 - 6:25PM
Wellness
Daughter’s love for mother with dementia captured in emotional memoir
Dominica Yang’s new book recounts the rapid development of Alzheimer’s disease in her mother and gives important advice for primary carers.
11 May 2025 - 7:45AM
India
Indian woman’s ‘extremely creepy’ online job hunt sparks cyber abuse concerns
Women say they are subjected to inappropriate behaviour during online work interviews, with one even getting molested.
9 May 2025 - 5:40PM
Japan
Survey finds 45% of Japan’s workers are ‘quiet quitting’, defying grind culture
The poll found most who identified as quiet quitters were satisfied with doing just enough at work – and intend to continue.
7 May 2025 - 9:30AM
New Zealand
First Australia, now New Zealand eyes social media ban for under-16s
Worried about cyberbullying and harmful content, New Zealand’s PM is pushing for a ban modelled on the one Australia is introducing.
6 May 2025 - 1:23PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Mothers more likely than fathers to kill their children in Hong Kong: study
Two-thirds of filicide cases in city over 15-year period involved mothers, with many linked to mental illness.
4 May 2025 - 9:00AM
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Wellness
Do you struggle to find joy? Tips on how to do so and common ‘joy blockers’
Dr MaryCatherine McDonald, author of The Joy Reset, explains how important joy is for emotional resilience and how to gently reawaken it.
6 May 2025 - 11:43AM
Trending in China
Chinese youth unwind by dressing as emperors, empresses for ‘royal banquets’
From fine dining regal cosplay to weekends gathering wild vegetables and living like a ‘rat’, young mainlanders are taking relaxation to new places.
3 May 2025 - 4:00PM
Fame and celebrity
Who is Justin Bieber’s friend and hit music video maker, Rory Kramer?
The videographer, who is part of Bieber’s inner circle, was behind hits like Closer and Stuck with U, loves travelling and wildlife photography, and is married to Amy Disser.
2 May 2025 - 6:00AM
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Fame and celebrity
Meet Joy Beune, world champion speed skater and Playboy cover girl
The athlete, who is dating fellow speed skater Kjeld Nuis, is a former junior world champion and has her eye next on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
30 Apr 2025 - 4:00AM
South Korea
Student in South Korea injures 7 during stabbing rampage at Cheongju high school
Police are investigating the motive behind the shocking attack that injured educators, staff and a parent.
29 Apr 2025 - 2:53PM
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Trending in China
Chinese programmer lives in car for 4 years, despite owning spacious house
Family man places mattress in back of parked electric vehicle for ‘comfortable’ working week lifestyle, heads home at weekend.
29 Apr 2025 - 7:18PM
Wellness
Smoker? Heavy drinker? No exercise? By age 36 your body will be feeling it
A Finnish study which tracked the health of hundreds over decades shows the importance of tackling poor lifestyle choices early.
29 Apr 2025 - 1:08PM
Wellness
It’s never too late to start exercising. It’s good for body and brain
Studies suggest even small amounts of exercise can help reduce the risk of developing dementia – and you are never too old to get started.
10 May 2025 - 9:35AM
Good Schools Guide
Are Hong Kong’s tiger parents harming their children’s futures?
To lessen the long-term impacts of strict parenting, experts advocate healthier relationships between parents and children.
8 May 2025 - 5:34PM
Wellness
After 3 bouts of cancer, this woman is thriving. How does she do it?
Singapore-based Aparna Suri overcame three bouts of cancer. She hails the power of her support network, including her husband, who is her ‘rock’.
27 Apr 2025 - 9:47PM
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