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To avoid or slow the progression of frailty, maintain social connections. Photo: Shutterstock
Dementia

How frailty and dementia are linked, and how to stave off both

Being frail raises the risk of cognitive decline as we age, studies show. Exercise and a healthy diet can prevent its onset, researcher says.

Disney

How Inside Out 2 writers looked to own pasts and kids for inspiration

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How to age well

81-year-old model’s top tip for ageing well? Chase your dreams

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Early detection key to Hong Kong’s fight against cancer

The promised development of risk-based screening for prevalent cancers must be pursued. But awareness is vital.

Cancer detection and screening as a treatment for malignant cells with a biopsy or testing caused by carcinogens and genetics with a cancerous cell as an immunotherapy symbol as a 3D render. ID 2280911871. Photo: Shutterstock
Sex and relationships

The strong link between erectile dysfunction and poor mental health

Erectile dysfunction (ED) and psychological issues such as anxiety and depression can form a vicious circle, making erection problems worse.

Mental health

To improve your mental health, watch K-dramas, therapist says

Korean dramas that deal successfully with heavy issues can help people reconnect with their emotions or process trauma, Jeanie Chang says.

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Hong Kong economy

Cashing in on fitness: how Hyrox race is opening doors for Hong Kong businesses

Local boutique gyms, studios, freelance trainers and brands are tapping opportunities as competition grows in popularity.

Billed as “a sport for every body”, Hyrox is an indoor race that is broken into eight exercises, each starting with a 1km (0.6-mile) run. Photo Caroline Wang
Healthy eating

Beer drinkers less healthy than wine drinkers, research shows. Why?

A survey finds beer drinkers more likely to smoke, exercise less and eat worse than wine and liquor drinkers. Researchers propose a reason.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24

Whether you’re into shopping, fitness, films, classical music or Christmas fun, there is an event in Hong Kong for you this weekend.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 wellness events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24

Run to help refugees, try pickleball and axe throwing, take in a basketball tournament or gain tools to overcome life changes this weekend.

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One of our picks of the best wellness activities in Hong Kong this weekend, the Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo 2024 will feature more than 100 group classes and the Hyrox fitness race. Photo: HKFWE
How to age well

How weight loss surgery and exercise helped 25-year-old lose 68kg

‘Morbidly obese’ Ese Milan tried weight-loss drugs, then had surgery; 68kg lighter, these days she works out and is still shedding the kilos.

Ese Milan, a Polynesian Samoan content creator in Las Vegas, had weight-loss surgery at age 22 and started strength training. She has lost 68kg since 2021. Photo: Instagram/ese.milan
Medicine

Is psilocybin the magic bullet for treating cluster headaches?

Neurologists call cluster headaches the most painful condition known. Psychedelics offer sufferers hope, but are illegal in most places.

Tourism

Why Istanbul’s restored bathhouses are ‘not a luxury, but a need’

After becoming obsolete during the Ottoman Empire, some Istanbul bathhouses have reopened. To Turks, they’re more than just places to bathe.

What to do in Hong Kong

Meet ‘Jay Chou of the fitness world’, Malaysian influencer Jordan Yeoh

The social media star and 2024 Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo instructor talks about struggling with attention and his workout routine.

Jordan Yeoh is one of the featured experts at the 2024 Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo. Photo: Jordan Yeoh
Netflix

What is catfishing? How it can lead to severe emotional trauma

Catfishing is in focus with two documentaries about it currently streaming. A Hong Kong psychologist has advice for victims of the deception.

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In catfishing, a person takes on a false identity online to trick someone into a romantic relationship. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Prenetics, Beckham launch IM8 brand with health, wellness products

The brand will introduce two new premium products, Daily Ultimate Essentials and Daily Ultimate Longevity.

Mental health

When her sister died, she had to learn resilience. Now she teaches it

Kate Gladdin was 20 when her sister was killed in a road accident. Coping with her loss taught her resilience. She shares how to acquire it.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong group to train ‘well-being practitioners’ to help 1,500 stressed pupils

Local charity Mind HK will launch the Improving Access to Community Therapies (iACT) project with support from Operation Santa Claus.

Mind HK CEO Dr. Candice Powell says society and parents need to understand the importance of mental health. Photo: Cindy Sui
Disease

She would drink until she passed out. Now she is a new woman

Corporate high-flier Julie Landau beat an alcohol addiction and in the process overcame her bulimia. Now she’s helping other women.

Reproductive health

How microplastics threaten humans and the US$149 test to see your levels

Experts say microplastics reduce fertility, lower sperm count and may increase cancer risk. Biohacker Bryan Johnson is trying to help.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Oprah’s personal trainer – and friend – Bob Greene

Oprah was at her heaviest weight when she met Greene during a last-ditch attempt to get a handle on her diet; over 30 years, Greene has helped her heal her relationship with food and handle her life.

Who is Oprah’s personal trainer, Bob Greene? Photo: Getty Images
Medicine

How a marathon runner survived after tearing her body’s largest artery

Things could have turned out very different for Amber Williams, who was diagnosed with aortic dissection days after running a marathon.

Amber (right) and Zach Williams after running the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in April 2023. Photo: American Heart Association News
What to do in Hong Kong

5 wellness events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 15-17

Relax with a gong bath, dance at a silent yoga session, learn the ancient Chinese healing practice of qigong and more this weekend.

SCMP Highlights

Recap | Diabetes facts you need to know, air pollution link to dementia and more health stories

Explore expert insights on diabetes, seasonal affective disorder, healthy ageing, dementia risks from air pollution and China’s weight-loss camps.

Disease

9 crucial facts about diabetes, from worrying trends to how to avoid it

On World Diabetes Day, we talk to experts about the causes, symptoms and treatment of type 1 and 2 diabetes, and changes that can help.

Glucose monitors help people with diabetes keep track of their blood sugar levels. On World Diabetes Day we look at how to manage and even avoid type 2 diabetes, and other important facets of the disease. Photo: Shutterstock
Meditation and how to find balance

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.

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
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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

Lung cancer remained the most prevalent type with 5,707 new cases recorded in 2022 while colorectal cancer was third.

How to age well

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

Biohacking therapies or NAD supplements? Microbiologist Venki Ramakrishnan says there are far simpler and more proven ways to age well.

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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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