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There are more than 100 group classes at the Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo, one of five exciting events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22 to 24. Photo: HKFWE

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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Meet Senada Greca, personal fitness trainer to Kim Kardashian and Miranda Kerr

Prenetics, Beckham launch IM8 brand with health, wellness products

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

Who is Victoria Monét’s ex boyfriend and baby daddy John Gaines?

Victoria Monét made headlines last week for matching outfits with her daughter on the Wicked red carpet – but who is the little girl’s father? Here’s what you need to know about John Gaines

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Vaccine shows promise in curing HIV, Hong Kong start-up says

‘We may be on the brink of a breakthrough,’ Dr Edward Leong, advisory board chairman of Immuno Cure says.

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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.

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

Where are the BuzzFeed stars now, from The Try Guys to Quinta Brunson?

BuzzFeed put plenty of stars on the entertainment map, and since breaking away, the likes of Safiya Nygaard, Ryan Bergara, Quinta Brunson and The Try Guys have largely flourished

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.

Editorial | Be more aware of spinal conditions

Some 619 million people globally suffer from back pain. Yet spinal conditions are not given the prominence they deserve in public health.

Dr Joshua Ko (right) and patient Monita Yuen, 68, at a press conference held by Hong Kong Sanitorium and Hospital to announce the results of its survey of 800 residents’ spinal health. Photo: SCMP / Jonathan Wong

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

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.

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

8 celebrities who run marathons, from Oprah and Diplo to Pippa Middleton

From Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa to Ethan Hawke and ultrafit Gordon Ramsay, these are the celebs who committed to the cause and completed a full marathon …

From Diplo and Pippa Middleton to Gordon Ramsay, which celebrities have run marathons? Photos: @diplo, @allaboutgordon/Instagram; @runnersworld/X;

Why hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the next frontier in wellness

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) offers some real wellness benefits – just ask Michael Phelps, Novak Djokovic or Maria Sharapova.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy might be the next big thing in wellness. Photo: Getty Images

Meet a real-life Mr Miyagi based in Fuzhou – but what is Incense Shop kung fu?

Unlike his Karate Kid counterpart, Lin Shan Quan doesn’t do discretion – instead he’s going all out to bring his particular martial art to the uninitiated masses.

Who is Cassie Ventura’s husband, Alex Fine – and what did he say about Diddy?

Singer Cassie is now married to 31-year-old Alex Fine, and the pair have 2 children together – so what do we know about her supportive husband and how they met?

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Brains and brawn, China academic offers free personal training to PhD candidates

Chemistry academic offers combination of study and exercise, says she wants to become ‘world’s most muscular professor’.

A muscle-bound academic in China is offering a combination of brain and brawn studies to PhD and doctoral students. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 25-27

Try your hand at cocktail making, immerse yourself in jazz music, learn about endurance running and more this weekend.

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Why do people in Macau live longer than nearly anywhere else? We asked the locals

Only Hong Kong enjoys a longer life expectancy than Macau, so what’s the secret? Less oil, less salt and plenty of exercise, of course

This 71-year-old woman can pole dance with the best of them

She is 71 and she does what she wants. That is why Mary Serritella is a pole dancing queen – and has been for the past 14 years.

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Mary Serritella, 71, pole dances in front of a live audience at The Bourbon Room in Hollywood, California, in September 2024. Photo: TNS

Why do Hong Kong people like 24-hour gyms? Cost is not the only reason

People who work odd hours are big beneficiaries of the rise of the 24-hour gym in Hong Kong. We get the lowdown on them from 3 big operators.

One of the facilities of 24/7 Fitness, the biggest operator of 24-hour gyms in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of 24/7 Fitness

Hong Kong health tech: private-public alliance advances male HPV testing

Neo-Health Group says its device, developed with a government-backed research institute, will also help test for skin infections and cancers.

Meet Laurence Ng, Travis Kelce’s trainer who parties with The Chainsmokers

Laurence Ng played college baseball until an injury cut his career short, so he studied kinesiology and performance enhancement, and now trains NFL star Travis Kelce.

How a few drinks can go straight to your heart as well as to your head

Drinking alcohol raises your pulse, and having too much alcohol can interfere with the processes of the heart, according to a new study.

Too much alcohol causes damage to your heart, even if you are young and healthy, a new study suggests. Photo: Shutterstock

Letters | Is Hong Kong’s alcohol consumption really cause for concern?

Readers discuss the city’s per capita alcohol consumption in the context of other places, and the government’s planning of large-scale events.

Hong Kong’s alcohol consumption per capita was 2.45 litres in 2020. Photo: Reuters

CK Life’s Yuen banks on Big Pharma experience to boost new drug success

Lance Yuen spent two decades at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Bayer in the region before becoming the CEO at CK Life Sciences last month.

How immigration status and racism impact Asian-American heart health

Report highlights effect of social factors on Asian-Americans’ heart health, urges researchers to consider different subgroups’ experiences.

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