We all forget things at times, and as we age, our recall becomes less powerful. This is not the same thing as forgetfulness due to dementia, say experts, who offer tips to keep your memory sharper.

Reading aloud isn’t as common for adults as it is for children, but research shows the practice to be beneficial for all ages in reducing stress, improving memory and helping build intimate bonds.

Charmaine Rangel was spurred to lose weight after being too heavy to sign up for horse riding – how she did it naturally involved exercise, intermittent fasting, diet tweaks and a health app.

The antidote to FOMO, JOMO – the joy of missing out – has physical and mental health benefits and can make us happier, experts say, who explain how to switch, including cutting back social media use.

As more of us turn to social media for information on mental illness, a psychotherapist and a doctor explain why it’s a bad idea to use it to self-diagnose mental health issues.

A natural alternative to Botox and fillers, cosmetic acupuncture is a more holistic approach that aligns with the growing desire for natural, sustainable beauty solutions – so how does it work?

One lost his job, and the will to live; another, alone in an employer’s house, fell into depression. These and other stories of working class Hongkongers in the Covid-19 pandemic are told in a new book.

Doctors at the Original Mayr health resort in Austria combine traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine to diagnose and treat health conditions, and prescribe a detox diet, to help guests lose weight.

Whether health-minded, a home-maintenance buff or just curious about what flows through your taps, understanding the difference between hard and soft water can make a difference to your well-being

Since going viral for his age-defying appearance in 2017, photographer Tan can now count author and actor among his talents – but the big question is, how does he look so young?

With climate change making it harder to grow Korean ginseng, experts have created new, more resilient varieties, while brands focus on marketing to regain ground in the health-supplements market.

The wellness industry is waking up to men’s needs the way it has done to women’s – with emotional support groups and bonding retreats, rather than just exercises in physical strength and extreme mastery.

Look for products from the likes of SkinCeuticals, Dr Hauschka, Dr Dennis Gross, Augustinus Bader and IS Clinical – which experts say are better for you than typical over-the-counter products

Public nudity is generally taboo in Asia, but for those who wish to sunbathe in their birthday suit, here are 8 of the world’s best nudist beaches, from Haulover Beach, Miami to Mar Bella, Barcelona.

A sound therapy session instantly relaxed Hong Kong business owner Sukhjit Kang, leaving him feeling at peace. Sound therapists Melisa Fu O’Connor and Martha Collard explain the process.

Intense training – and ripped bodies – are part and parcel of being a professional athlete … but after retirement, anything can happen, including new career and a quiet life

A father of two lies strapped to a ventilator 24 hours a day. A Hong Kong researcher looks for a cure for ALS. Rugby fans and a woman who saw the disease kill her father are raising funds to help.

Celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid lifted matcha’s profile in the way the Olsen twins did for Starbucks coffee years ago – and now the world is in on the fad

Eating too much, or too little? We look at the difference between hunger and appetite, how a balanced diet leaves you satisfied, and share tips for how to increase, and how to manage, your appetite.

New methods go beyond treating wrinkles to focus on helping the skin retain a healthy and youthful radiance for longer

Readers discuss how Asian societies can better support mothers facing mental health challenges, and foreign domestic helpers being sent across the border to work.

Breastfeeding after high-intensity workouts can safeguard a baby’s health and lower the risk of obesity and diabetes in adult life, recent research shows – debunking myths about exercise and a mother’s milk.

Despite being touted as Hollywood’s latest miracle diet pill, Ozempic’s downsides include a gaunt-looking face … but there are ways to avoid it

Stress, anxiety and caffeine are among the reasons nearly one-third of American adults say they do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of rest a night. Experts offer five tips for better sleep.

Dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease, can affect how sufferers experience taste and reduce their appetite. A professor explains why, and offers seven tips to help ensure they eat and drink enough.

Many professionals are rethinking the ‘daily grind’ and focusing on better work-life balance; an executive who stepped back from her demanding job conceived twins.

One in three people suffer neck pain every year. Hong Kong experts break down why it is so common, and describe the lifestyle changes you can make to minimise it.

Wong Sai-kit has an intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. He is also an artist whose bold, colourful work – much of it created using spoons – is on show at a Hong Kong hotel.