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

Swire Pacific, which has made healthcare a key growth area, has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Shanghai-based cardiovascular treatment provider DeltaHealth.

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

Beyoncé, Kris Jenner, Madonna and Adam Sandler all employ private chefs to cook for them – but what do we know about the chefs themselves?

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.

A retired woman in China who was feeling the aches and pains of old age has decided to improve her fitness by following a regular exercise regime from which she is reaping immense benefits.

The Tortured Poets Department singer may be the star of her Eras Tour, but the production takes a village, including her personal trainer Kirk Myers – here’s what we know about him

Celebrity fans of cold therapy include Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore, Daniel Craig and Alicia Keys who say it has benefits for the skin and circulation – though experts caution against overuse

As the Spice Girl turns 50 today, will she be celebrating in style, or is she sticking with her daily dish, as revealed by David Beckham?

From Finland’s traditional style and Turkey’s hammams to Japan’s onsens and modern infrared treatments, enjoying extreme heat endures – but is there anything to be afraid of?

Research shows there are benefits to daily bathing including softer skin and stress reduction – but the average bath uses significantly more water than a shower, so will it really help you sleep at night?

Ministry of Health study highlights severe lack of sleep among Japanese, raising alarms over potential societal impacts.

The new rule would reduce exposure to “forever chemicals” in the water supply of 100 million people, preventing thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of serious illnesses, the Environmental Protection Agency said.

Depending on whether you have fine or thick hair, straight locks or curls, a range of techniques and pitfalls could determine your hair quality – here is Style’s hair drying 101

Your pores need to expand to allow sweat to escape, but if you’re wearing foundation they can’t, researchers show. Your skin can’t maintain the right level of oils either.

The machine is able to scan images with 10 times more precision than MRIs commonly used in hospitals, and is hoped will shed more light on our mysterious minds – and the illnesses that haunt them.

Short chains of amino acids – the building blocks of proteins – peptides work at the cellular level to boost collagen production, enhance moisture retention and reduce inflammation

West Wing actor Rob Lowe just celebrated his 60th birthday – but you wouldn’t know it – so just how does the actor still look so young?

Readers make the case for more women in leadership roles in the healthcare sector, and discuss the elevated suicide rate in Hong Kong.

A study has questioned the long-term effects of time-restricted eating plans. But experts say more research is needed.