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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.
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Meet ‘Jay Chou of the fitness world’, Malaysian influencer Jordan Yeoh
20 Nov 2024 - 11:20AM
She would drink until she passed out. Now she is a new woman
17 Nov 2024 - 6:25PM
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.
16 Nov 2024 - 4:57AM
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.
12 Nov 2024 - 6:15PM
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’.
9 Nov 2024 - 3:52PM
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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.
7 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM
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.
8 Nov 2024 - 7:28AM
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Is your ‘balanced’ diet really so? 5 expert tips for healthy eating
A balanced diet isn’t a mix of good and bad foods, as some think. Doctors describe how to make food that’s nutritious, affordable and fun.
27 Oct 2024 - 6:15PM
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
24 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM
How plant-based diets can help save the planet and keep you healthy
With International Day of Climate Action on October 24, learn how a vegan diet can fight climate change and is better for the planet and you.
25 Oct 2024 - 9:47AM
Meet ‘skinny influencer’ Liv Schmidt who was banned from TikTok
The New York creator came under fire for her ‘skinny’ content that mimics the pro-ana movement of the 90s; in real life, she’s battled anxiety, is into fashion, and is a corporate girlie.
14 Oct 2024 - 5:00AM
88 Hong Kong dishes and snacks made vegan in new cookbook
Christine Wong talks about making vegan versions of traditional dishes and snacks in her new cookbook The Vibrant Hong Kong Table.
14 Oct 2024 - 2:46PM
Singaporean beat breast cancer by mixing holistic and conventional medicine
Integrative cancer care helped Singaporean Isabel Galiano survive. Now a cancer coach, she is convinced it benefits the patients she helps.
12 Oct 2024 - 1:15PM
Want better mental health? How eating fruit and vegetables can help
On World Mental Health Day, experts explain the benefits of eating more fruit and vegetables and how this can reduce depression and anxiety.
10 Oct 2024 - 5:54AM
Why it may be time for scientists to focus on keeping people healthy for longer
A study concluded that lifespans will not be getting much longer – even in Hong Kong, which has the world’s longest-living population.
7 Oct 2024 - 11:39PM
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How, for IBS sufferers, lifestyle changes can end the discomfort
A Hong Kong study identifies 5 lifestyle changes that lower the risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome. A sufferer confirms they work.
7 Oct 2024 - 7:15PM
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Keen on quinoa? Why the whole grain packs a powerful nutritional punch
The whole grain is packed with protein and carbs, essential amino acids, B vitamins and fibre – and can be used in a wide variety of recipes.
7 Oct 2024 - 10:06AM
This 54-year-old has no secrets to ageing well, beyond self-love
After years of being self-conscious, it clicked: ‘This is my body, I want to respect it,’ says Ting Ma, who posts about ageing and self-love.
5 Oct 2024 - 7:56AM
New collecting craze goes viral in China. It involves mushrooms
Mushroom foraging is taking over Chinese social media, with young fungi fans posting their finds and competition for the rarest kinds fierce.
4 Oct 2024 - 1:42PM
5 wellness things to do this weekend in Hong Kong, October 4-6
Meditate through dance, relax at a sound healing workshop, attend a strength training class or yoga with brunch, or work on your handstands.
3 Oct 2024 - 3:44PM
How to fuel your body when trail running to avoid health problems
Many trail runners don’t consume enough calories in races, which can lead to long-term health issues. Hong Kong experts advise what to eat.
1 Oct 2024 - 6:15PM
The everyday foods and drinks that could lower your dementia risk
Consuming flavonoids, pigments in foods such as berries and red onion and drinks like tea and wine, has been linked to a lower dementia risk.
30 Sep 2024 - 7:15AM
No need to go vegan to fight climate change, just eat less meat
Meat production contributes to climate change, but going vegetarian or vegan isn’t your only response. Keep eating meat, but more mindfully.
28 Sep 2024 - 5:15PM
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4 claims of apple cider vinegar health benefits put to the test
TikTok and YouTube are full of videos touting the health benefits of apple cider vinegar but what’s really true? An expert weighs the claims.
28 Sep 2024 - 4:15PM
What causes food cravings and expert tips on how to control them
Whether it’s chocolate, cheeseburgers or Chinese food, experts explain what causes food cravings and give advice on how to control them.
25 Sep 2024 - 12:45PM
Going nuts: how almonds became a skincare superhero
Almonds are moving from the snack aisle as they turn up in oils, essences and creams, usurping products using the likes of coconut oil, shea butter and argan nuts
21 Sep 2024 - 2:00PM
Can’t sleep? Why it may indicate poor gut health, and what to do
An unbalanced gut microbiome is linked to diabetes and more. Digestive issues are obvious red flags, but there are others you may not expect.
15 Sep 2024 - 6:15PM
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9 September, 2024
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