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Drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide, developed to fight diabetes but with powerful weight-loss effects, were key to property agent Kathryn Dean (above) achieving long-term weight loss. Photo: Instagram/@kathryndeanrealtor

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

Letters | World must seize chance for peace following Sinwar’s death

Baby massage relieved her postnatal depression. Now she teaches it

Baby massage classes helped Hong Kong-based Jen Cooper beat severe postnatal depression. Having seen their benefits she became an instructor.

Baby massage eased postnatal depression for Jen Cooper (centre), who is now a teacher of baby movement classes in Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So

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.

5 wellness events in Hong Kong this weekend, October 18-20

How active do you want to be this weekend? Pick from a historic walking tour, toddler’s play and yoga, a women’s self-defence class and more.

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Is a colleague struggling with their mental health? Signs to look for

Experts explain what leads to depression at work, red flags from lateness to illness, and how employers can maintain morale and productivity.

Toxic work environments are a common cause of mental health problems among employees. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

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.

Vegan versions of fishballs and siu mai are among the snacks featured in Christine Wong’s new vegan cookbook, The Vibrant Hong Kong Table, which includes 88 traditional Hong Kong dishes and snacks. Photo: Christine Wong

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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Dyslexia is ‘a superpower’. Learn how to use it to become successful

Dyslexic billionaire Richard Branson has launched free courses for people to learn how to harness dyslexic thinking and make it an asset.

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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.

Isabel Galiano is a cancer survivor who works as a cancer coach in Singapore. She talks about combining conventional and complementary treatments to help patients the way it helped her beat breast cancer. Photo: Isabel Galiano

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

5 must-try wellness things this weekend in Hong Kong, October 10-13

Mark World Mental Health Day with yoga, restore your inner peace with a sound bath and visit a market to promote breast cancer awareness.

Opinion | Hong Kong must ditch ‘work hard now, pay with health later’ culture

The pressure to succeed at any cost to health and relationships can lead to a hollow victory. Mental wellness must be part of our lifestyle.

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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.

Studies show that eating more fruit and vegetables can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, leading to improved mental health. Photo: Shutterstock

Bamford is ready to bring its cult products to more consumers in Hong Kong

Known for partnering with Cathay Pacific and The Upper House, Bamford is a favourite of in-the-know consumers – George Bamford discusses the brand extending its reach with its new Hong Kong flagship.

How to get more men to open up about their problems

Men are less likely than women to talk about their feelings, and although more men see therapists these days, many are still reluctant.

These shoe vibrators are made for walking, directing the visually impaired

A shoe-mounted device developed by a Honda-backed start-up sends direction prompts by vibration, and app sounds alerts for potential hazards.

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A model demonstrates the Ashirase shoe vibrator navigation system for the visually impaired. Photo: Instagram/@playworks_inclusivdesign

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.

Studies show Asian-Americans have been persistently under-represented in medical research. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

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.

“Quiet” burnout can be dangerous like classic burnout, but is harder to detect. Photo: Shutterstock

‘Carefluencers’ share experience and advice online for fellow carers

Carers in Hong Kong are using social media to share their experiences, offer advice, review products and information, and lift up others.

“Carefluencer” Merida Cheung with her grandmother Stella Yeung. Photo: Edmond So

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.

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.

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Wellness
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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