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How to age well

Simon Yuen will hold a breathwork session to combat anxiety this weekend in Hong Kong, one of several wellness events you can catch. Photo: Breathless Expeditions

5 wellness events this weekend in Hong Kong, November 1-3

Up your tennis game, sweat at a fitness fest with rescued dogs, combat anxiety at breathwork and meditation sessions or go to an autism fair.

Have you heard about Apple AirPods Pro 2’s new hearing aid feature?

SPF in make-up: dermatologists weigh in on how best to protect your skin

The early signs of dementia, from falls to rudeness to driving problems

Memory loss is not the only early warning sign of dementia conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Experts describe other symptoms to watch for.

A driver with cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease can get lost, react too quickly or too slowly, or - worst case - have an accident. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

5 ways to be happy and expert tips on how to achieve them

Psychoanalyst Carl Jung’s five ‘pillars’ for a happy life include good physical and mental health, satisfying work, and social connections.

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These people are hooked on open water swimming in Hong Kong. Here’s why

Two open water swimmers describe how group open water swimming is great for improving health, and why Hong Kong is the perfect place for it.

Edie Hu, left, on an early morning outing with fellow swimmer Janis Mok. Photo: Instagram/edieswimshongkong/

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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New weight-loss drugs coming to Hong Kong, and what they can do

Semaglutide and tirzepatide helped Texas woman Kathryn Dean lose 18kg and keep the weight off, and she is no longer diagnosed as prediabetic.

How strength training builds bone density to head off osteoporosis

On World Osteoporosis Day, meet Jessie Kwong, whose shock diagnosis with the condition at 57 spurred her to join a gym. Now she co-owns one.

Jessie Kwong took up weight training with the help of personal trainer Andy Yiu (rear) after being diagnosed with osteoporosis. The pair have opened a gym in Hong Kong to help older people start strength training. Photo: Nora Tam

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

Want to prevent dementia? Do exercise, experts say. Here’s why

Any type of exercise is good for your brain, experts say, as it reduces blood pressure and inflammation, increases good proteins, and more.

How to slow skin ageing? Don’t smoke, says expert. Plus other tips

Lines write the story of your life on your face, starting from about the age of 25. But there are steps you can take to limit their spread.

How to choose the best toner for dry or oily skin

Today’s products are much gentler on your skin than classic 90s Neutrogena – try La Mer, SK-II, Aesop or Tata Harper, and feel the difference

Today’s toner products are much gentler with your skin than classic 90s Neutrogena – try La Mer (pictured), SK-II, Aesop or Tata Harper, and feel the difference. Photos: Handout

Why 70 people sat and did nothing for 90 minutes in Hong Kong

The International Space-Out Competition seeks to highlight how sitting still and doing nothing can improve mental health and lower stress.

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Many contestants dressed in playful outfits and brought their own chairs to help them space out for 90 minutes. 05OCT24 SCMP / Dickson Lee

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.

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.

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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.

After years of suffering with irritable bowel syndrome, Hong Kong kindergarten teacher Amber Nathaniel made lifestyle changes that ended her suffering. Photo: Amber Nathaniel

Why ‘quiet’ burnout is especially risky, and tips on how to spot it

‘Quiet’ burnout can cause depression, heart issues and other problems but often goes undiagnosed. Mental health experts explain its symptoms.

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.

The psychology of chronic pain: why resting can do more harm than good

Chronic pain can be debilitating, leaving sufferers in a downward spiral of inactivity that exacerbates discomfort. Now, therapists are confronting the issue with treatments that address body and mind.

Chronic pain can be debilitating, leaving sufferers in a downward spiral of inactivity that exacerbates discomfort. Now, therapists are confronting the issue with treatments that address body and mind. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

To get a good helping of flavonoids, your plate should be at least half filled with vegetables and legumes. Photo: Shutterstock

How detection of heart disease risk, and its treatment, continue to advance

On World Heart Day, we look at advances in detecting risks of heart attack and stroke, and steps being taken to promote healthy lifestyles.

She’s 78, teaches Pilates, loves dancing. How does she age so well?

Pilates teacher Beth Narain, 78, says being positive about ageing can help you age well. Celebrities including Martha Stewart agree.

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New research shows how travel can prevent premature ageing

Taking part in new experiences, exercising and connecting with others can boost our immune systems and affect entropy – the ageing process.

Travel makes the mind and body stronger, lowers stress and could slow ageing, research shows. Photo: Shutterstock

The ageless A-listers behind skin and haircare brands for women over 40

Innovative hair and skincare products aimed at the older woman won’t stop time but they will help you to grow old gracefully

Naomi Watts and Brooke Shields are two celebrities pioneering skin and haircare brands for women over 40. Photos: Getty, Handout

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.

How to run better, with fewer injuries? Build up hip and core muscles

A study in Finland found that strengthening the hips and core before exercising could be the key to reducing injury risk for newbie runners.

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How to age well
Even before we’re born, the ageing process begins. We are all ageing, every minute, and will never be younger than we are right now. Learn from others, experts and successful agers, what you can do to maintain a strong body, mind and spirit, to slow the ageing process and add more years to your life -- and more life to your years.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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