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Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, can last about five months of the year. Here is how to check if you have it, and how to combat it. Photo: Shutterstock

Explainer | Do you feel sad during autumn and winter? Why that could be

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that can last for months. Ways to fight it include using light-therapy lamps.

Breast cancer now second most common form of disease in Hong Kong

How to live longer? 3 tips from a Nobel Prize-winning scientist

How air pollution increases dementia risk and ways to limit exposure

People living in polluted areas are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia types, studies show.

Visibility is reduced as haze affects Hong Kong today, Central. 30DEC23 SCMP/ Dickson Lee

Style Edit: Noble Panacea goes red in this new Kelly Rutherford collaboration

Céline Talabaza, CEO of Noble Panacea, believes that Rutherford, the skincare brand’s Tastemaker in Residence, brings the taste, diligence and inner strength that have inspired the limited edition packaging.

What is former child star and ‘Voice of an Angel’ Charlotte Church doing now?

Charlotte Church rose to fame for her angelic singing voice, and performed for queens and world leaders … then she decided to do things her own way – here’s what happened next

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Think the Japanese are all super polite? Not their shoppers

An increase in abusive customers, which in extreme cases has driven workers to suicide, is seeing some Japanese companies take a stand.

In Japan there has been a spike in cases of customers using abusive language, making threats and excessive demands, and unfairly blaming workers for problems they find with products or services. Photo: Shutterstock

Celebrity weight-loss drug gets nod in Hong Kong but experts warn over use

Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro joins list of obesity and diabetes drugs made popular by celebrities who lost weight.

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The ‘superfriends’ helping Hong Kong’s homeless

Counsellors at Hong Kong non-profit ImpactHK, which recently opened a new recovery centre, help street sleepers through tough times.

Can playing video games be good for your child? An expert’s view

Learn what sorts of game preschoolers can play, which genres are off-limits, what gaming addiction looks like and what games can teach kids.

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A boy plays a video game in a dark bedroom. An expert explains what sorts of video games preschoolers can play, which genres are off-limits, what gaming addiction looks like and what games can teach. Photo: Shutterstock

Keto or high-carb? For endurance runners one is better than the other

One of these diets ‘is possibly bad for your bones’ says an expert, while the other ‘likely improves performance’.

A high-carb diet with sufficient protein is best for endurance runners, say experts. Photo: Shutterstock

Calls in Japan for more suicide prevention steps targeting schoolchildren

Japanese culture experts urge authorities to do more after new data shows suicides among Japanese schoolchildren remain high.

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Think Japan isn’t friendly for tourists with disabilities? Think again

Japan has made big steps in accessible travel, one expert says, while bodies like Accessible Japan and TokudAw help those with special needs.

India by the Bay festival back in Hong Kong with dance, food, talks, music

Usha Uthup will sing and speak, and there are yoga classes, writers’ talk and more at Hong Kong event celebrating one of the oldest cultures.

Kādal Kaḍal: Endless Love, a dance by Rukmini Vijayakumar (pictured) is part of the 2024 India by the Bay programme. Photo: courtesy of India by the Bay

Recap | Meet top influencers like Sarah Cheung, Jeffree Star, Mikayla Jane and even controversial Liv Schmidt, who give tips on health, beauty and wellness

The worlds of health, beauty and wellness have spawned multi-billion dollar industries and experts to guide you with their knowledge and top tips. Discover some of the top influencers offering up their advice right now.

Founder Belinda Koo poses for a picture at XYZ cycling studio in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

5 wellness events in Hong Kong and Macau this weekend, November 8-10

A yoga festival on the beach in Macau, a talk on Ayurveda or a life-saving CPR course – what will you get up to this weekend?

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Fasting? Why skipping dinner might be better than not eating breakfast

A Chinese study has found that missing a morning meal can exacerbate the development of heart disease.

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Recap | From Rihanna and Selena Gomez to Kylie Jenner and Gwyneth Paltrow, discover which celebrities have their own beauty brands

The world of beauty and lifestyle brands seems to have been cornered by celebrities, movie stars and the big names of the music industry. Even male celebrities are getting in on the act. Find out who has launched their own brands, and how they are faring in a crowded market.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop started out as a homespun newsletter in 2008 and has grown into a multimillion-dollar beauty, fashion, wellness and lifestyle brand. Photo: AFP

5 ‘silent tourism’ retreats to visit, from Ecuador to Sweden

‘Quiet travel’ destinations such as Ecuador’s Zabalo Village Quiet Stay and Sweden’s Peace & Quiet Hotel offer serenity, beautiful nature and mental clarity.

Thin, beautiful, refined? In China, weight-loss camps promise all three

China’s growing obesity crisis sparks the popularity of strict camps aimed at fat loss for those who ‘can’t control their diet outside’.

How a former bellhop went on to run the renowned Upper House hotel in Hong Kong

Fourth-generation Hong Kong native Kristina Snaith-Lense talks about her career journey, striking a work-life balance, and embracing her multicultural upbringing.

The Upper House general manager Kristina Snaith-Lense started her career as a bellhop. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

What to eat during perimenopause, with dietary tips from 5 experts

Gwyneth Paltrow said entering menopause feels like ‘losing your mind’. Gut and brain health experts explain why, and the foods that can help.

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Studies suggest eating more fruit, vegetables, whole foods and those containing antioxidants and the right fats helps women avoid brain fog as they transition into menopause. Photo: Shutterstock

Critics decry scenes of alcohol drinking in K-dramas, chat shows

K-dramas like Queen of Tears and YouTube shows where Korean stars let their hair down over drinks ‘familiarise young people with drinking’.

Helper gives back to Hong Kong charity by taking part in 45km swim relay at sea

Splash Foundation, organiser of Make Waves relay, aims to raise HK$3.5 million to fund free swimming lessons for the underprivileged.

How lifting weights gave 2 older Singaporeans stronger bones

He was 52 and had endless back pain; she was 62 and had osteoporosis. Weightlifting increased their bone density. Now both do powerlifting.

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When Raj Grover developed severe back pain, he hit upon a surprising remedy: lifting weights. Here he is seen squat lifting 155kg. Photo: Shaun Pang

What are the best gentle alternatives to retinol? From bakuchiol to rosehip oil

Bakuchiol, rosehip oil, azelaic acid and niacinamide all offer at least some of the benefits of retinol without the redness and flaking that some users suffer from

Bakuchiol, rosehip oil, azelaic acid and niacinamide all offer many of the benefits of retinol without the redness and flaking that some users suffer from. Photo: Beekman

Celebs with adult ADHD help shine a light on the condition

More grown-ups are admitting to having adult ADHD, calling attention to a disorder that affects about 2.58 per cent of the global population.

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Bruce Willis’ stutter masked his dementia, actor’s wife says

‘Just a part of a stutter,’ Emma Heming Willis thought. Then came dementia diagnosis. She’s writing a book to remind carers about self-care.

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Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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