New types of workplace misconduct complaints have emerged in Japan, ranging from women being made to feel guilty for being pregnant to ‘odour’ and ‘mood’ harassment.

Vivian Siu went through a ‘dark time’ after her mother died of cancer. But the Hong Kong native got her life back on track, became a racing-car driver and in 2023 made history at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix.

On World No Tobacco Day, oncologist Tony Mok explains the dangers of smoking and vaping, and we list the lasting health benefits to be had by quitting the habit, and how quickly they kick in.

Studies have proved that moving – any kind of exercise, really – does our body and mind good. Yet since the pandemic people are moving less than ever, one expert says. ‘Just get off the couch,’ says another.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining wider recognition for helping treat disease and Hong Kong is keen to blend it with Western medicine in its hospitals, but some obstacles stand in the way.

Post-menopausal women’s risk of heart attack risk rises faster than that of men the same age. A new study suggests why. Women with a family history of heart disease should get checked, a doctor says.

Do you need another reason to quit smoking? Habitual smoking shrinks your brain, increasing the risk of dementia. The good news is that giving up smoking, even aged 60, substantially reduces the risk.

Shakira’s backup dancer Anna Kaiser is now her personal trainer. She also works with singer Alicia Keys and talk-show host Kelly Ripa. The Post joins two classes to find out how she keeps the stars in shape.

The 4-time Grammy award-winning artist turns 60 today – so how does the bohemian rock star maintain his finely sculpted, tattooed bod as he enters his seventh decade?

The drug Ozempic is magical for aiding weight loss but comes with risks, says author Johann Hari, who describes choosing the drug over obesity, despite its potential downsides, in his book Magic Pill.

Chinese University of Hong Kong researchers find increasing activity time among calligraphers has positive effects on brain networks overseeing memory, attention, self-reflection and envisioning future.

Chelsea Clinton and actress Zooey Deschanel are two high-profile sufferers of coeliac disease, which is estimated to afflict 1 in 100 people. Their gluten intolerance requires a lifelong gluten-free diet.

Readers discuss the need for Hong Kong to make vision care more accessible, the call to protect Victoria Harbour, the celebrity culture and its potential for exploitation, and how Biden’s support for Israel will affect his chance for re-election.

Eating plant-heavy diets will help us reduce greenhouse emissions, and nudge theory – small interventions and gentle persuasion – is being used to persuade people to change their habits.

Obese mother-of-two Kiki Nelson thought ‘a low-carb, high-fat, high-protein diet was the way to go’ but kept putting on weight. Switching to a low-fat, high-carb plant-based diet was the answer.

From planning your day the night before to creating an energising environment, Malaysian-Chinese life coach Simon Ong shares his tips on boosting energy and productivity and reducing tiredness.

In Korea’s Space-Out Competition, coming to Hong Kong soon, participants sit still and say nothing for 90 minutes, giving them a chance to pause their busy lives and ‘space out’.

Readers discuss why the time is right for China to press Russia on unequal treaties signed during Soviet times, the ban on a Hong Kong protest song, and the pleasures of ‘zoning out’.

Experts say abnormal poop can signal health conditions from IBS to cancer, so we found out what healthy and unhealthy poops look like, how often you should defecate, and tips for optimum stools.

Fitness gurus in Hollywood have now achieved celeb status themselves – and Tracy Anderson is at the top of that list! So what do we know about Gwyneth Paltrow’s long-time trainer?

Holistic healthcare helped Marian Alonzo overcome ill-health as a child. She and colleagues from wellness resort The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines are sharing their knowledge in Hong Kong.

Frederieke van Doorn, the founder and CEO of Hong Kong-based women’s tailoring brand Frey, explains how Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment changed her life.

Lupus has no cure, but people can live with the autoimmune disease – actress Selena Gomez is an example. My Lupus Diary, founded in Hong Kong by lupus sufferer Sapphire Shen, supports fellow patients.

Different from face foundation, this make-up covers up everything from scars to veins – Margot Robbie and Paris Jackson even used it to hide tattoos

Harry Hunter became the oldest Briton to finish the world’s hardest foot race, the 250km Marathon des Sables, last month. He tells the Post about his diet, ‘hard training and mental strength’.

In Japan, most people, when asked, say their home is the most comfortable place, but growing numbers are spending time in ‘third place’ spaces – social settings such as coffee shops – as individuality rises.

Fine dining meets traditional Chinese medicine at The Mira Hong Kong’s Cuisine Cuisine restaurant, where chef Edwin Tang creates health-replenishing dishes that incorporate TCM ingredients.