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Toxic work environments are a common cause of mental health problems among employees. Photo: Shutterstock

Is a colleague struggling with their mental health? Signs to look for

Experts explain what leads to depression at work, red flags from lateness to illness, and how employers can maintain morale and productivity.

Want to prevent dementia? Do exercise, experts say. Here’s why

How to slow skin ageing? Don’t smoke, says expert. Plus other tips

88 Hong Kong dishes and snacks made vegan in new cookbook

Christine Wong talks about making vegan versions of traditional dishes and snacks in her new cookbook The Vibrant Hong Kong Table.

Vegan versions of fishballs and siu mai are among the snacks featured in Christine Wong’s new vegan cookbook, The Vibrant Hong Kong Table, which includes 88 traditional Hong Kong dishes and snacks. Photo: Christine Wong

How to choose the best toner for dry or oily skin

Today’s products are much gentler on your skin than classic 90s Neutrogena – try La Mer, SK-II, Aesop or Tata Harper, and feel the difference

Why 70 people sat and did nothing for 90 minutes in Hong Kong

The International Space-Out Competition seeks to highlight how sitting still and doing nothing can improve mental health and lower stress.

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Dyslexia is ‘a superpower’. Learn how to use it to become successful

Dyslexic billionaire Richard Branson has launched free courses for people to learn how to harness dyslexic thinking and make it an asset.

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(From left) Tom Cruise, Steve Jobs, Jennifer Aniston and Jamie Oliver have dyslexia. Sir Richard Branson, who is also dyslexic, has launched DyslexicU, offering free courses for people to learn how to harness dyslexic thinking. Photo: AFP, AP

Singaporean beat breast cancer by mixing holistic and conventional medicine

Integrative cancer care helped Singaporean Isabel Galiano survive. Now a cancer coach, she is convinced it benefits the patients she helps.

How a few drinks can go straight to your heart as well as to your head

Drinking alcohol raises your pulse, and having too much alcohol can interfere with the processes of the heart, according to a new study.

5 must-try wellness things this weekend in Hong Kong, October 10-13

Mark World Mental Health Day with yoga, restore your inner peace with a sound bath and visit a market to promote breast cancer awareness.

Tiffany Wan presents a yoga class and a meditation session this Sunday morning. It is one of five wellness events to look forward to this weekend. Photo: Instagram/@tiffanywan

Opinion | Hong Kong must ditch ‘work hard now, pay with health later’ culture

The pressure to succeed at any cost to health and relationships can lead to a hollow victory. Mental wellness must be part of our lifestyle.

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A woman exercises during lunch hour at Hong Kong Park, in Admiralty, on May 28. Poor working conditions limit time for physical activity and lead to a reliance on fast and processed food, increasing absenteeism and hurting productivity. Photo: Sam Tsang

Want better mental health? How eating fruit and vegetables can help

On World Mental Health Day, experts explain the benefits of eating more fruit and vegetables and how this can reduce depression and anxiety.

Bamford is ready to bring its cult products to more consumers in Hong Kong

Known for partnering with Cathay Pacific and The Upper House, Bamford is a favourite of in-the-know consumers – George Bamford discusses the brand extending its reach with its new Hong Kong flagship.

How to get more men to open up about their problems

Men are less likely than women to talk about their feelings, and although more men see therapists these days, many are still reluctant.

Men, and especially men in Asia, find it difficult to open up about their feelings and seek counselling and mental health therapy. Photo: Shutterstock

These shoe vibrators are made for walking, directing the visually impaired

A shoe-mounted device developed by a Honda-backed start-up sends direction prompts by vibration, and app sounds alerts for potential hazards.

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A model demonstrates the Ashirase shoe vibrator navigation system for the visually impaired. Photo: Instagram/@playworks_inclusivdesign

How immigration status and racism impact Asian-American heart health

Report highlights effect of social factors on Asian-Americans’ heart health, urges researchers to consider different subgroups’ experiences.

Why it may be time for scientists to focus on keeping people healthy for longer

A study concluded that lifespans will not be getting much longer – even in Hong Kong, which has the world’s longest-living population.

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How, for IBS sufferers, lifestyle changes can end the discomfort

A Hong Kong study identifies 5 lifestyle changes that lower the risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome. A sufferer confirms they work.

After years of suffering with irritable bowel syndrome, Hong Kong kindergarten teacher Amber Nathaniel made lifestyle changes that ended her suffering. Photo: Amber Nathaniel

Why ‘quiet’ burnout is especially risky, and tips on how to spot it

‘Quiet’ burnout can cause depression, heart issues and other problems but often goes undiagnosed. Mental health experts explain its symptoms.

‘Carefluencers’ share experience and advice online for fellow carers

Carers in Hong Kong are using social media to share their experiences, offer advice, review products and information, and lift up others.

Keen on quinoa? Why the whole grain packs a powerful nutritional punch

The whole grain is packed with protein and carbs, essential amino acids, B vitamins and fibre – and can be used in a wide variety of recipes.

Quinoa is one of the many ways to get protein from non-animal sources. The whole grain is also packed with carbs, essential amino acids, B vitamins and fibre. Photo: Shutterstock

This 54-year-old has no secrets to ageing well, beyond self-love

After years of being self-conscious, it clicked: ‘This is my body, I want to respect it,’ says Ting Ma, who posts about ageing and self-love.

After years of being self-conscious, it clicked: “This is my body, I want to respect it,” says Ting Ma, 54, a Chinese-American social media influencer who posts about ageing, health and self-love on social media. Photo: courtesy of Ting Ma

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

Fine Art Asia is back with a contemporary design focus, you can explore sound healing and learn about a made-to-order handbag brand.

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New collecting craze goes viral in China. It involves mushrooms

Mushroom foraging is taking over Chinese social media, with young fungi fans posting their finds and competition for the rarest kinds fierce.

How to boost your mood? Study suggests this video game could help

Playing PowerWash Simulator left 7 out of 10 gamers feeling happier after play than before, a study of 8,700 gamers in 39 countries finds.

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Playing PowerWash Simulator lifted the moods of 7 in 10 video gamers in a study, underscoring previous research. Photo: FuturLab/Square Enix

5 wellness things to do this weekend in Hong Kong, October 4-6

Meditate through dance, relax at a sound healing workshop, attend a strength training class or yoga with brunch, or work on your handstands.

A sound healing session at Hong Kong yoga studio Be Earth. Photo: Be Earth

Review | New London hotel The Emory brings quiet luxury to London

A stone’s throw from Hyde Park in London’s exclusive Belgravia neighbourhood, The Emory is the capital’s first all-suite hotel and features designs by everyone from André Fu to Patricia Urquiola.

How to fuel your body when trail running to avoid health problems

Many trail runners don’t consume enough calories in races, which can lead to long-term health issues. Hong Kong experts advise what to eat.

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Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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