The life expectancy of an infant with Tay-Sachs disease, which has no cure, is two to four years. The Hong Kong-based parents of Freya Maclay talk about their mission to raise awareness of the disease.
An irrational fear of being happy, known as cherophobia, has prevented IT worker Eden Morales from enjoying good times in his life, but he is working to overcome the condition.
At a loss for what to do this weekend? Read on for five wellness events you can take part in, from an outdoor ninja event to a gentle morning reading club to a sizzling night of salsa.
Do you find it hard to sleep properly in your small flat or studio? Experts offer tips that will help you get a good night’s rest, from changing your environment to reducing external stimulation.
Think high-carbohydrate foods are unhealthy? Look at the man who ate 20 potatoes a day and nothing else for 60 days, or the champion bodybuilder who fuelled his win on potatoes and porridge.
Playing mind game apps can help fight dementia, as long as they are challenging and preferably unfamiliar, say experts. Reading, doing jigsaw puzzles and playing chess are also beneficial.
Supplements containing nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), a molecule linked to age reversal in mice, are trending on social media. But more research is needed to fully understand their effect on humans.
Generation Z was hit hard by the pandemic, with one in four children and adolescents in Hong Kong having experienced a mental health issue. We talk to two Gen Zs who are providing solutions.
When a partner dies, friends may behave differently, with some staying away or withdrawing from the bereaved. Experts explain why, and the reasons it happens more often to widows.
Excess heat can affect different medications in different ways, from making them less effective to amplifying their side effects and causing dehydration. Experts share tips to avoid these problems.
See some of Chinese novelist Jin Yucheng’s art, do yoga with your kids, try a hot new Hong Kong bar, watch an unusual documentary about daredevil urban explorers – we have your weekend covered.
Yoga with your kids or outdoors, hot Pilates, a group run, walk or chat in aid of a good cause, or try some simulated Olympic sports – there are plenty of chances to get active in Hong Kong this weekend. .
From reducing inflammation and pain from arthritis and lowering cholesterol to improving brain and heart health, the Mediterranean diet can help you age extremely well, an expert says.
With millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, Singaporean architect Cliff Tan’s quirky viral videos are bringing the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui to a whole new audience.
Avoidable lifestyle behaviours such as smoking, overeating, drinking alcohol and lack of exercise increase your risk of cancer, according to a new study. But it’s never too late to change.
Having a healthy gut microbiome is associated with good decision-making and mental resilience, recent studies show, while an unhealthy microbiome is linked to mental disorders.
Singaporean pharmacist and record-breaking powerlifter Farhanna Farid talks about how the sport she got into accidentally has helped build her physical and mental strength.
‘I celebrate my birthday every 19 months,’ quips California tech mogul, 46, who has slowed his biological age – a process he has demonstrated through penis Botox shots and genital shock wave therapy.
Sun protection is essential to avoid radiation damaging your skin – but how best to use sunscreen, and are there other ways to protect yourself? A skin doctor debunks some myths, and offers his tips.
Marsh miasma, barrack fever, Hongkong Fever – colonisers called the disease that struck as they built their new town on the north shore of Hong Kong Island by a variety of names. It’s the subject of a new book.
Joe Biden says they’re too expensive, and price may be one reason most patients given ‘miracle’ diabetes drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound for weight loss stop taking them within 2 years, according to US data.