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Elderly people choking on food. Photo: Shutterstock

The early signs of dementia you need to look for in loved ones and yourself

Verbal tests don’t always pick up Alzheimer’s disease. Falls, problems swallowing, bladder issues and other symptoms can be better signs.

9 Mar 2026 - 3:39PM

These Hong Kong women are showing what’s possible in their sports

8 Mar 2026 - 7:15AMvideocam

Microplastics are a problem. These innovators are finding clever solutions

7 Mar 2026 - 12:45PMvideocam

Is poor sleep just a symptom of getting older? Experts say it doesn’t have to be

Ageing does not mean poor sleep is inevitable. Experts reveal why older people can be more susceptible, plus how to improve sleep quality.

7 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM

In our 60s and beyond, a lot of factors increase vulnerability to poor sleep – such as illnesses and medications – but sleeping worse is not inevitable as we age. Photo: Shutterstock

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 6-8

Enjoy a coffee and music festival, indulge in art for free, take part in a women’s yoga session and more this weekend in Hong Kong.

6 Mar 2026 - 12:36PMvideocam

SCMP Highlights

Hangzhou’s fine-dining scene; ‘nostalgia-posting’ trend: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ to the benefits of working past retirement age, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

5 Mar 2026 - 3:58PM

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Why electrolyte drinks like Gatorade and Pocari Sweat aren’t always beneficial

Health professionals explain who does and doesn’t benefit from electrolyte supplements and why making them at home isn’t a good idea.

4 Mar 2026 - 6:15PM

The electrolytes in drinks like Pocari Sweat and Gatorade are electrically charged substances that help regulate chemical reactions in the body. Photo: Shutterstock

Paging Dr Chatbot? 5 things to know before you ask AI about your health

AIs like Chat GPT and Claude are not substitutes for professional care, say experts, but can give useful information if used responsibly.

4 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM

75-year-old Hongkonger works over 70 hours a week. Why is he still so happy?

More seniors in Hong Kong like Benny Ratnani are working past 65 not just for financial reasons, but to retain self-esteem and self-worth.

4 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM

Paying for a ‘head orgasm’: ASMR spas are taking off in the United States

Scratchy, raspy, feathery and tingly: more people than ever are paying for spa-like sensory experiences to induce ‘the tingles’ in the brain.

4 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

ASMR is the pleasurable tingling feeling brought on by gentle auditory, visual or tactile stimuli. More bricks-and-mortar ASMR studios are popping up across the United States. Photo: Instagram/kaswellness.oc

All about TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ Angong Niuhuang Wan, and when not to take it

The prized Angong Niuhuang Wan is thought to help stroke victims if taken at the right time. But when is that, and can it harm you?

5 Mar 2026 - 11:19AM

A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner checks an elderly man. According to the Hong Kong Stroke Fund, about 25,000 new stroke cases occur in the city each year. Photo: Eugene Lee

Why wild health raves will be one of 2026’s biggest wellness trends

The Global Wellness Summit’s new trends report predicts wellness to pivot from hi-tech and performative to cathartic and connective.

28 Feb 2026 - 5:15PMvideocam

It’s not ‘all in your head’: women’s pain really lasts longer, study finds

Myth-busting findings that immune system differences cause chronic pain to persist longer for women highlight the need for better treatment.

28 Feb 2026 - 7:29AM

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 27 to March 1

From a bar crawl for a good cause to a flea market and an art exhibition exploring China’s economic rise, here are our picks for the weekend.

27 Feb 2026 - 11:00AMvideocam

Old But Gold’s regular pop-up markets make second-hand shopping accessible. Photo: Instagram/urbanflea.hk

Women’s heart attack symptoms and risk factors differ from men’s. Here’s what to know

Women’s heart attacks often have more subtle symptoms and sex-specific risks. Experts provide preventive measures to protect your body.

26 Feb 2026 - 6:08PM

Lori Sepich suffered two heart attacks 13 years apart. An estimated 275 million to 300 million women globally live with cardiovascular disease. Photo: AP

SCMP Highlights

Feng shui advice, a mom’s path to pain-free movement: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a nostalgic trend making a comeback in Hong Kong to exploring China’s Zhongshan, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

26 Feb 2026 - 3:21PM

Travel news and advice

Do you feel fatigued when flying? Expert tips to avoid mid-flight slumps

Doctors break down key reasons why flying can leave you feeling so bloated and exhausted and give advice on how to stay feeling productive.

26 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM

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Parents of Hong Kong’s ‘Girl Behind the Face’ finally share their story

Mui Thomas’s story of living with a rare skin disease has moved many. Now, her adoptive parents share why they ignored advice to ‘walk away’.

25 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM

Rog and Tina Thomas pose for a picture with their daughter, Mui, whom they adopted 30 years ago, in a Facebook post from 2015. Mui was born with Harlequin ichthyosis, a rare and often fatal genetic disorder. Rog and Tina now share their story in their new book, An Unexpected Adoption: The Girl Behind The Face.

Are you addicted to social media, is it a problem and what can you do about it?

Social media addiction is not officially registered as a mental illness, but it affects adults and children. Here are tips on cutting down.

23 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM

What is the best brain training test to reduce dementia risk?

Study finds speed-based brain training better than memory or reasoning training in reducing risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.

23 Feb 2026 - 7:15AMvideocam

How playing Tetris can help reduce traumatic memory flashbacks: study

Playing Tetris while recalling distressing memories reduced intrusive flashbacks for healthcare workers in a ‘breakthrough’ trial.

22 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM

A study in the UK and Sweden found that playing Tetris helped reduce the frequency and intensity of traumatic flashbacks for healthcare workers. Researchers are calling the findings “an exciting step forward”. Photo: dpa

‘I could not walk’: how exercise helped a mother manage serious knee pain

With surgery off the table, Hong Kong-based Kavita Biswas forced herself to strengthen the muscles around the knee.

22 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM

Kavita Biswas could barely walk short distances before she started physiotherapy and resistance training to strengthen the muscles around her knee. Now the osteoarthritis sufferer can walk for up to 45 minutes at a time and manages her daily life independently. Photo: Kavita Biswas

Is magnetic heating technology a new weapon in the fight against cancer?

America’s Mayo Clinic is testing Israeli technology that targets solid tumours with fast-rising heat in a process it calls hyperthermia.

21 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM

Burnout brought a CEO to breaking point. How to recognise the signs and fix it

Headhunting firm founder Oliver Rolfe became compulsively addicted to his work and felt ‘miserable, emotionally numb’ – but couldn’t stop.

23 Feb 2026 - 3:52PM

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 20 to 22

Enjoy music and markets in West Kowloon, take your pet to a cafe in Sheung Wan, attend a women-only workout in Quarry Bay and more.

20 Feb 2026 - 10:46AMvideocam

Events at WestK Nightscapes in West Kowloon Art Park this weekend include food markets, live music and workshops. Photo: WestK

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