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.

Ozempic ‘oops’ babies are sparking debate about the potential use of weight-loss drugs to improve fertility, especially for women with hormonal disorder PCOS, one of the leading causes of infertility.

Are you guilty of stress eating or do you eat because you are hungry? There’s an easy way to find out, say scientists in Hong Kong. Their goal? To show the benefits of mindful eating, and how to do it.

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

A new study describes four types of sleeper – one of them is a ‘napper’; a Macau-based sleep expert describes how to become a ‘good’ sleeper, and the benefits that brings.

The emerging field uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help patients identify and modify any negative thought patterns and behaviours that may be making their skin condition worse

With 588 rooms, the hotel has suites that wow and an aesthetic that leans into the urban grit of its surroundings – without losing the luxurious touch

Date Night actress’ mammogram and a genetic test didn’t flag her breast cancer, but a risk assessment did. So what are they, how do they work, and is having regular mammograms still important?

His clients include the likes of Kate Middleton, Angelina Jolie and Anna Wintour, and now he’s bringing the A-list treatment to Hong Kong

Chinese illustrator Carina Zhang has already used her art to help traumatised children. Now focusing on becoming a psychotherapist, she wants to teach creative skills to disadvantaged groups.

An American podcaster, who grew up fat and eating lots of junk food, describes his weight-loss journey – from being a 190kg fast-food addict to a trim 63kg advocate of the plant-based lifestyle.

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

Trail running and taking up martial arts reduced insomnia and anxiety for Hong Kong corporate communications worker Michelle Sum. Regular exercise was also shown to reduce insomnia in a recent study.

Full of health benefits, spinach is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, B9 and K, and contains more magnesium, potassium and iron than broccoli, lettuce or cabbage.

What you need to know about allergies, their causes, symptoms, and treatment – and ways to avoid them. In urban Hong Kong, it’s not pollen but a common pest you need to watch out for most.

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?

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is distinguished by the sound made by inhaling after a coughing fit. Since 2023, there has been an increase in cases of the infection, which can last for three months.