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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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Meet Vas J. Morgan, who celebrated Halloween with Anna Kendrick and Hailey Bieber

Australia to ban children under 16 from social media: ‘real harm to kids’

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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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Heal By the Bay, part of the annual India By the Bay programme, takes place this weekend in Hong Kong.

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.

Opinion | Hong Kong government can’t turn the tide on youth disenchantment on its own

Government initiatives are expensive and not enough. For effective youth development, collaboration is needed with businesses and the community.

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More than 55,000 estimated to battle depression yearly in Hong Kong: study

University of Hong Kong researchers also say average yearly cost of healthcare to treat these cases will amount to HK$2.5 billion.

Between 55,849 and 57,896 people are expected to live with depression annually from 2023 to 2032, according to the study. Photo: Shutterstock

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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Hong Kong courts to ramp up security after armed man tried to attack magistrate

Suspect, who was upset over previous conviction, was carrying four knives, flammable liquid, lighters and quantity of unidentified powder.

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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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Will Smith, Howie Mandel, Simone Biles and Trevor Noah are just some of the stars who have said they have adult ADHD, shining a light on a disorder that affects about 2.58 per cent of the global population. Photos: Reuters/AFP/Getty Images/Twitter

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.

Willis at the UK premiere of Glass in 2019. Photo: EPA/EFE

Who is Zayn’s sister, Doniya Malik – and what did she say about Liam Payne?

Zayn Malik’s sister Doniya responded to the tragic death of her brother’s former 1D bandmate Liam Payne a day after the singer was found dead, reminding people why their online comments matter.

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?

The AirPods’ ability to serve as hearing aids may help more people with hearing loss access the tools they need for better overall health.

The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved software from Apple that can turn AirPods Pro 2 into hearing aids. Photo: AP

Hongkonger gets indefinite sentence at psychiatric hospital for killing neighbour

Ho Sai-yu, 38, admitted to attacking his elderly victim with a 40cm meat cleaver over alleged noise.

The Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre in Tuen Mun. Photo: Edward Wong

Artist’s new works consider mental illness in Hong Kong

Ricky Yeung’s exhibition (i)II focuses on mental problems, which he sees as having have risen in Hong Kong over the past 20 years.

Who is Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s lesser-known daughter, Mia Tyler?

Mia Tyler is the daughter of Steven Tyler and 70s “It” girl Cyrinda Foxe, but her childhood left her with scars that she’s worked hard to heal – here’s what to know about the 45-year-old

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Harris challenges Trump to a cognitive test after he called her a ‘very low IQ person’

Trump has called the 60-year-old Democratic vice-president stupid, and attacked her IQ in his pitch to voters.

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US Vice-President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Monday. Photo: AP

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.

9 out of 10 Hongkongers experience spine issues but only a third will seek help

Survey by Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital reflects ageing population’s growing need for early diagnosis and treatment, institution’s doctors say.

Who is Demi Lovato and Madison De La Garza’s supportive mum, Dianna De La Garza?

Madison De La Garza revealed that she tragically lost their newborn baby after undergoing an emergency procedure – here’s what we know about Madison and Demi Lovato’s mum, Dianna De La Garza.

Demi Lovato with her mother, Dianna De La Garza. Photo: @ddlovato/Instagram

Elderly from Hong Kong ethnic minorities learn to cope with hurdles through arts

Expressive arts centre helps 300 from minority groups deal with emotional issues, including worries about death.

(From left) Janet Li with Bhanu Gurung and Ash Maya Limbu. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Reality TV ‘villains’ in shows like Culinary Class Wars face cyberbullying

Producers of reality TV shows paint some contestants as ‘bad guys’, and don’t seem very bothered this makes them targets for cyberbullying.

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Chinese woman, scolded at work, stops eating, needs reminders to use toilet

Doctor likens Li to a ‘wooden’ figure trapped in catatonic stupor – an alarming sign of depression.

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.

Social connections provide support, reduce feelings of loneliness, and promote a sense of belonging, which all help us feel happier. You can strengthen social connections through acts of kindness, a psychologist says. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese study on depression sheds new light on those most at risk of death

CDC research challenges assumption that more advantaged men are in less danger than women or less-educated people.

A follow up study on depression and death in China has held some surprises for researchers. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Suffering in silence: how elephantiasis stole this mother’s life in India

As her leg swells and her spirit dims, Sunita’s story reveals the harsh realities of living with a neglected tropical disease in rural India.

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.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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