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Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
Gout used to be considered a typical middle-aged men’s disease, but partly due to drinking alcohol, there has been a noticeable rise in cases among younger adults. Photo: Shutterstock
How to age well

Your summer beer, even if it is alcohol-free, could be triggering gout

A rise in gout cases among young adults is being linked to modern lifestyle factors, with even ‘alcohol-free’ drinks not entirely risk-free.

Parenting: newborns to toddlers

Why won’t your baby stop crying? It’s likely not your parenting, study finds

Fame and celebrity

Meet Jennifer Aniston’s rumoured new beau, hypnotist Jim Curtis

Mental health

‘I’m so fat.’ She was 28kg. How this Hongkonger beat her eating disorders

Miley Millamena battled anorexia nervosa, bulimia and depression for years, even attempting suicide. Now she’s in a much happier place.

Hongkonger Miley Millamena hopes to destigmatise eating disorders and raise awareness about their grave impact by sharing her own story. Photo: courtesy of Miley Millamena
Luxury travel

Review | Saii Hotels & Resorts proves luxury and sustainability can work together

From the design and activities to food and wellness offerings, the 2 Saii Hotels & Resorts properties in Thailand showcase approachable luxury that’s deeply rooted in local tradition.

Sex and relationships

Divorce rates in older adults rise when wives get sick, study finds

But rates do not change significantly when it is the husband who becomes ill or suffers physical limitation, a study of Europeans discovers.

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Skincare

Take a stand for legs: experts advise looking after them better

Angelina Jolie and singer Tina Turner are 2 others who have trotted out leg-baring looks.

At the 2025 Met Gala, Hailey Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa made their legs a key part of their look, but many of us don’t care for them as we should, according to skincare experts. Photo: Getty Images/Vogue, Invision/AP, Getty Images/TNS
Dementia

Why nightmares could increase your risk of dementia in later life

Experts say that frequent nightmares can be a marker of earlier dementia and even a driver of it, with cortisol being the main culprit.

Mental health

How to cope with grief? Evoking awe and beauty was this therapist’s answer

‘Inspiration exposure’ – immersing in art, music, nature – made it easier for psychotherapist John Tsilimparis to process his own grief.

Cancer

How to save your own life after cancer? Exercise, a survivor explains

Mountaineer Petra Thaller, who survived breast cancer, leaned on exercise to thrive in recovery and set up an NGO to help others do the same.

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Petra Thaller leads a group on a mountain hike. The veteran mountaineer set up Outdoor Against Cancer after her own cancer diagnosis in 2015, to help convince others of the power of outdoor exercise in helping cancer survivors heal. Photo: OAC
Food and Drinks

This spice known as ‘devil’s dung’ can stop you passing so much gas

Asafoetida is a pungent spice powder that it said to be antibacterial, aid digestion, work as a sedative and have anti-flatulent properties.

Asafoetida often features in Indian cuisine, where cooks favour it for its digestive and anti-flatulence properties as well as its flavour. Photo: Getty Images
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend July 4-6

A nose-to-tail chicken meal, the latest Jurassic World movie and a cooking class on Lamma are among our picks for this weekend.

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Food and Drinks

The TCM health benefits of mountain begonia, from detoxing to heat-clearing

A traditional Chinese medicine expert and vendors of mountain begonia drinks in Hong Kong’s Tai O village tell all about the ingredient.

Fragrances

Luxe laundry: high-end products bring quality ingredients and tailored scents

The Laundress started the trend – now the likes of Laverée, Emerald Fresh, L’Avant Collective, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Kerzon all offer products.

French brand Kerzon uses traditional methods. Photo: Handout
Marathons

From 0 to 300km in 1 year. How this non-runner conquered ultra-marathons

Hongkonger Vriko Kwok’s journey to ultra athlete is among stories in a new book that shows how female-specific training can help them excel.

Hongkonger Vriko Kwok (centre) takes part in Lululemon’s six-day ultra-marathon event “Further” with other runners in California in March 2024. Photo: Instagram/lululemon
Celebrity Families

Who is Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s younger model sister, Florence?

The Mad Max: Fury Road actress’ younger sister Florence Huntington-Whiteley is also in the modelling biz – here’s what we know about her and her work beyond the fashion world.

Architecture and design

How to create a private outdoor paradise right at home this summer

Let nature be the inspiration, whether you’re landscaping or introducing elemental features like fire or water, to create an outside hideaway with help from names like RH and frenchCALIFORNIA.

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Cancer

She survived breast cancer, PTSD, then divorce. Now she’s a fitness coach

Korean-American single mother Han-mi Walsh-Riddle took control of her life after beating cancer, and now she helps others do the same.

Korean-American strength and mobility coach Han-mi Walsh-Riddle exercises at the gym at Soho House in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Dementia

Are you developing Parkinson’s disease? Earwax may show if you are at risk

Earwax tests could help with early Parkinson’s detection, Chinese researchers discover, offering hope for improved diagnosis and prevention.

Travel Advice for Millennials

How to look after your health when you fly and avoid serious complications

Flying can put you at risk of dehydration, thrombosis, lung and heart issues, and high blood pressure, so follow these tips to stay safe.

Icons and Influencers

Why In Lieu is sourcing ‘premium water’ from Henan’s mountains

In Lieu works with Hong Kong hotels, and organisations like Art Central and the Midnight Runners, but is inspired by the wider choice of water in the US where even Beyoncé and Jaden Smith have founded water businesses.

Joanne Zhou’s start-up In Lieu offers Hong Kong consumers what she says is a more sustainable choice: water drawn from the mountains of Henan and supplied in cans not plastic bottles. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Healthy eating

What is creatine? Experts on its health benefits for both body and brain

Creatine not only helps muscle growth but boosts brain function, aids recovery and can be particularly beneficial for women, experts say.

Experts discuss how creatine, which can be taken as a supplement, can boost brain health, support women’s wellness and enhance sports recovery. Photo: Shutterstock
Jewellery

Wearable tech is the next frontier for luxury jewellers

From diamond rings with AI capabilities, to a Swiss watch that allows users to monitor their fitness goals, smart jewellery is now a fashion-forward must-have.

Video gaming

Gaming-related health problems are real. 6 tips to help prevent them

Lack of sleep, poor nutrition and even deep vein thrombosis are all associated with prolonged gaming. Stay healthy with this expert advice.

Mental health

Resilience helps us deal with stress and loss, but how to build it up?

Positive psychologist Maria Sirois explains how to learn resilience from others and shares tips on overcoming future challenges.

Resilience is the ability to adapt to change, loss and adversity. Developing resilience requires flexibility and a change of mindset. Photo: Shutterstock
Beauty

Does latest biohack trend NAD+ IV therapy actually work to combat ageing?

Hailey Bieber appeared on The Kardashians using a NAD+ IV drip, declaring that she was ‘never gonna age’ – though experts say the precise benefits are still not entirely clear.

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide – better known as NAD+ – is touted by many as a biohack to give you more energy and better skin. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

How ‘superfood’ prickly pear cactus is spiking in popularity in Japan

Prickly pear cactus is gaining appeal in Japan for being rich in minerals, fibre and other nutrients, used in dishes from tempura to ramen.

Food and Drinks

How Mostly Harmless is reinventing cocktail culture with its non-alcoholic drinks

As the celebrated bar stops serving alcohol because of issues over renewing its liquor licence, owner Ezra Star and her team double down on their mocktail innovations.

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