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A recent study suggests that cooking at home, even once a week, lowers a person’s dementia risk. Photo: Shutterstock

How cooking can help lower your dementia risk – even just 1 meal a week

Experts say the processes involved in cooking, from grocery shopping to following recipes, can all have a positive impact on brain health.

20 Apr 2026 - 12:28PM

What menopause products actually work? Doctors share how to buy wisely

19 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM

Feng shui guru who’s helped the Rolling Stones, Steven Spielberg gives top tips

19 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM

Got knee pain? How exercise can help you avoid surgery, as a rugby player found

Exercise and other therapies are often preferred treatment alternatives to knee replacement surgery. Rob Naylor experienced this first-hand.

18 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM

Tim McCosker (kneeling), a physiotherapist at CoreOFit Physio, works with his patient, former Hong Kong rugby player Rob Naylor, at the clinic in Causeway Bay. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Pros and cons of aiming for 10,000 steps a day and why less can be more

Walking 10,000 steps a day comes with a host of powerful health benefits but can be an off-putting goal for people who sit all day for work.

18 Apr 2026 - 7:28AM

Do you have trouble visualising things? Maybe you have aphantasia

Aphantasia is the inability to visualise objects or scenarios in the mind, a condition affecting up to 4 per cent of people.

17 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM

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‘I was taught to shrink’: rugby player fights against Asian beauty standards

German-Chinese national athlete Sofie Fella urges girls and women to transcend traditional Asian femininity norms and build strength.

15 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM

German-Chinese rugby player Sofie Fella, who competes for the German national team, wants women to understand that they can be physically strong if they want to be, and that they are allowed to “take up space”. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Too old to exercise? Meet the 100-year-old who works out twice a week

Rudolf Goetz, who started going to the gym in his nineties, believes you can start exercising at any age. And he is not alone.

15 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM

She was a 102kg diabetic with a ‘death wish’. After losing 40kg, she’s thriving

Keya Wingfield comfort-ate to morbid obesity after her baby son died. An epiphany led to her losing 40kg and reversing type 2 diabetes.

12 Apr 2026 - 11:15AM

Hong Kong hairstylist’s cancer battle takes him on a crowdfunding campaign

Pitt Cheung and his brother Lego have so far raised thousands for nasopharyngeal cancer treatments not covered by Hong Kong’s public system.

11 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM

An August 2025 post on nasopharyngeal cancer patient Pitt Cheung’s Instagram account shows him holding a placard bearing a blessing written in Mongolian. Photo: Instagram/pittcheung

Hypertension’s link to dementia calls for stronger blood pressure control

Links between dementia and hypertension are reasons to keep blood pressure under tighter control – sooner rather than later.

11 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM

The links between dementia and hypertension mean getting high blood pressure under control is even more important than previously thought. Photo: Shutterstock

Just 1 hour. How a single therapy session can help you overcome a problem

Experts and patients alike praise single-session therapy, which offers a more targeted approach to counselling while saving money and time.

9 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM

Diagnosed with autism at 2, Hong Kong violinist twins found joy in music

Music has helped Hugo and Jayden Pang improve their communication skills and regulate emotional outbursts. Their mother shares their story.

8 Apr 2026 - 1:26PMvideocam

Are trends like ‘fibermaxxing’ and ‘proteinmaxxing’ actually healthy?

Experts say more is not always best when it comes to protein and fibre. Here’s some advice on balanced nutrition and gut health.

7 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM

Viral diet trends like “proteinmaxxing” and “fibermaxxing” promise health benefits, but experts warn against extreme optimisation. Photo: Shutterstock

Why internet use can actually lower your risk of dementia

While excessive screen time can harm young brains, a study finds that using the internet wisely can boost cognitive health in older adults.

6 Apr 2026 - 6:18PM

While young people who are addicted to screens can suffer from “digital dementia”, evidence suggests that internet use can actually be good for the brains of older people. Photo: Shutterstock

Forget tai chi, these Singaporeans aged 60-plus are learning parkour

‘Geriatric parkour’ has gained a devoted following of senior citizens in Singapore, which is among the world’s fastest-ageing countries.

8 Apr 2026 - 11:52AMvideocam

Hate jet lag? How fliers are using apps to beat the common travel trouble

Flying across time zones disrupts your circadian rhythm, which affects functioning and even long-term health. But apps could help.

5 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM

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‘A shell of myself’: colon cancer survivor who became viral fitness influencer

Bill Maeda, 57, is an unconventional fitness influencer who doesn’t count reps and has some clients exercise for just 10 minutes a day.

4 Apr 2026 - 7:46AMvideocam

Unconventional fitness trainer Bill Maeda prefers letting his body and mood guide how he trains each day rather than following rigid programmes. Photo: Bill Maeda

Too busy for the gym? 5 to 10 minute ‘exercise snacking’ stints can get you fit

Short bursts of exercise, from stair climbing to stretching, can significantly cut disease risks, including dementia, a new study says.

3 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM

How a 70-year-old retired teacher defied osteoporosis to become a powerlifter

Hongkonger Anjali Hazari used to run marathons and climb mountains before major knee and abdominal surgeries. Now she has a new challenge.

8 Apr 2026 - 6:06PM

How this Hong Kong mother of an autistic son is helping others like him

Mary Schaus set up the non-profit Talos Foundation to promote neurodiversity awareness and inclusion through simple strategies.

1 Apr 2026 - 10:15AM

Talos Foundation founder Mary Schaus is pictured with her son Alex, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, on holiday in Assisi, Italy, in March 2026. Photo: Mary Schaus

What is autism? Understanding the spectrum, gut-brain connection and more

Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, we speak with experts and researchers to understand the neurodivergent condition.

31 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM

Amanda Oswalt Visher, director of psychological services at Spot Children’s Therapy Centre, simulates an autism assessment session with her son, Theodore. The centre provides psychology, counselling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and specialist teaching across four clinics in Hong Kong. Photo: Karma Lo

His wife died from cancer. Now, he is running 2,200km to honour her memory

Today, Lim Shyang Guey starts a 90-day campaign to fulfil a dream he shared with his wife, Goh Joo Lee, running up to 35km a day.

28 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

From the corporate world to the couch: Hong Kong’s new midlife career pivot

More Hong Kong professionals in their forties and beyond are becoming therapists or coaches, seeking a new purpose and a change in career.

28 Mar 2026 - 11:43AM

How a California studio is helping autistic artists break into Hollywood

Visual effects studio Exceptional Minds in Los Angeles is preparing adults with autism for careers in Hollywood.

26 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM

Artist Kris Helmacy works on a project at the Exceptional Minds Academy in Los Angeles, California. Exceptional Minds trains adults with autism for jobs in filmmaking. Photo: Reuters

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