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Jeanette Wang
SCMP health editor Jeanette Wang discovered the joy of trail running in 2011, when she moved from ultra-urbanised Singapore to the country park haven of Hong Kong. She's since neglected road running and triathlons in favour of the trails, and participates regularly in local races. Why? Because, as, John Muir said: “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity..."
Improve your running economy by training on slopes, but do not neglect flat roads, as the Victoria to Peak celebrates its 11th anniversary
With just 180 participants, it may not be a big deal on the marathon world’s calendar, but the half road, half trail race is a unique experience and has inspired many locals to the take up the sport.
Growing numbers of runners are organising their holidays to include a race, and the list of exotic destinations grows ever longer – a sign of the changing status of running, as it becomes more of a lifestyle than simply a sport
Facing a life of limited mobility and the prospect of a knee replacement after breaking her leg, Janae Hagan took up yoga; now the 28-year-old American runs free vinyasa-style classes in Admiralty
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Visual artist Elsa Jean de Dieu runs Hong Kong’s trails for enjoyment and to free her mind in order to let her creative juices flow
The Hong Kong running legend tells how he juggles a desk job, a retail business, fatherhood and staying at the top of his game
Experienced trail runners offer advice on the best ways to train and compete for off-road events, emphasising it’s better to focus on climbing and descending hills, rather than putting in the hard yards on the flat
Already trialled in mice, IVG or in vitro gametogenesis is the next frontier in reproductive medicine, allowing infertile people, same-sex couples, groups of more than two, or individuals, to become parents
How an app is helping new research aimed at confirming or dispelling the age-old belief that back discomfort and osteoarthritis are linked to inclement weather
Study of 513,00 adults from across China ran from 2004 to 2014 and found significantly increased probability of dying in those with diabetes. In other health news: acupuncture might help colicky babies stop crying
Online services offering access to medical experts in Europe and the US can prevent unnecessary surgery and provide alternative treatments, their founders say, as telemedicine gains traction
Are you a communicating selfie taker, an autobiographer or just a self-publicist? US research identifies three categories of selfie takers and finds ego is not our only motivation
Also, get off the couch to help keep dementia at bay, and mother’s blood pressure before pregnancy could indicate whether she has a boy or girl
The placenta is a miracle of nature, providing a fetus with oxygen, nutrients, hormones and water, while filtering out pathogens. Now its stem cells are being used to repair damaged lungs in premature babies
A new study claims that kangaroo care – also known as skin-to-skin care – can bring immediate and longer-term benefits to babies compared to those who received traditional incubator care alone
Fine motor skills and social competence compromised in children of obese parents, and doctors don’t know why. Also in health news: artists’ brush strokes may be window to degenerative brain disorders
Sweating it out in the sauna is positively dangerous after a big night out, but a regular steam bath while sober could head off heart problems and reduce the risk of dementia
Kale has gone stale, coconuts will make a comeback, and we’ll be swapping happy hours and hangovers for group training and mindful interaction, the experts say
Belgian co-founder and CEO of boutique investment bank was left fearing he’d be paralysed - if he survived at all - following horror slip. He talks about his return to racing and his changed perspective
Studies show that our chances of getting a heart attack increase by 5 per cent during the holidays, and it’s not just because we overindulge during holiday meals
Hundreds of pilots may suffer from depression, Harvard study reveals, and many may not be seeking treatment for fear of impact on their careers, researcher says. Plus: can playing Pokemon Go help you lose weight?
American College of Sports Medicine’s annual survey of health and fitness professionals worldwide names wearable tech as top trend for 2017, with bodyweight training in second place
Sacrificing Sunday, their only weekly day off, for the good of Hong Kong, helpers - joined by some residents - walk the city’s trails, picking up litter as they go
Legumes, nuts, seeds, fish and whole grains may reduce risk of debilitating disease, says new Chinese study. Also, highly optimistic women may live longer, and sweet potato is the latest weapon against obesity
Seeing ‘a clear unmet need’ in his patients, dermatologist set about developing a fast-acting cream that soothes the nerves behind an itch. Developed for hot, humid Asia, it’s found a following in West
Mother of three who took up trail racing just four years ago, and who heads an elite field in Sunday’s MSIG Lantau 50, says she’s not the fastest runner but has ‘a very strong will and never gives up
Sleeping under six hours a night will affect your work and make you 13 per cent likelier to die prematurely, a study shows. Also in health news: links between alcohol and heart disease, and between mental health and youth ailments
