Israeli Zen chef shares her food philosophy before Hong Kong monastery visit
Inspired by Zen Buddhism and traditional Chinese medicine, Israeli chef Avital Sebbag shares healthy eating tips and a vegan recipe ahead of her visit to a Hong Kong monastery, where she’ll cook plant-based dishes.
Should women fake confidence? Why the ‘girl boss’ can hide bigger problems
Experts argue that the importance of confidence in women has been grossly inflated, distracting us from looking at how a gender confidence gap was created in the first place.
Experts argue that the importance of confidence in women has been grossly inflated, distracting us from looking at how a gender confidence gap was created in the first place.
Gym anxiety? TikTok’s ‘shy girl workouts’ could be the answer
‘Gymtimidation’ strikes many people – mostly women – who fear going into fitness centres dominated by beefy men and filled with equipment they don’t know how to use. Experts offer tips on how to get fit anyway.
‘Gymtimidation’ strikes many people – mostly women – who fear going into fitness centres dominated by beefy men and filled with equipment they don’t know how to use. Experts offer tips on how to get fit anyway.
8 myths about depression busted, and one woman who fought the stigma of it
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, yet it still carries a stigma. On World Mental Health Day, we dispel 8 myths surrounding the condition.
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, yet it still carries a stigma. On World Mental Health Day, we dispel 8 myths surrounding the condition.
The future of cancer detection? It might be in your breath
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa wants to create a portable device that can detect cancer just by breathing into it – here is what you need to know about it and whether it would work.
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa wants to create a portable device that can detect cancer just by breathing into it – here is what you need to know about it and whether it would work.
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This Oscar-winning film writer is also a champion triathlete – her 10 top tips
Willpower propelled Lesley Paterson to both win multiple triathlons and produce Oscar-winning Netflix film All Quiet on the Western Front. She gives 10 tips for building mental fortitude and stamina.
New free service to help Hong Kong domestic helpers with their mental health
MeHeal, a new counselling service set up by a Hong Kong charity, provides free mental health support for domestic workers who fear losing their jobs if employers see them as vulnerable.
MeHeal, a new counselling service set up by a Hong Kong charity, provides free mental health support for domestic workers who fear losing their jobs if employers see them as vulnerable.
‘Goop of the Middle East’: breast cancer survivor’s clean beauty enterprise
Breast cancer survivor Anisha Oberoi founded clean beauty platform Secret Skin – the ‘Goop of the Middle East’ – on the back of knowledge she’d gained through beating the disease.
Breast cancer survivor Anisha Oberoi founded clean beauty platform Secret Skin – the ‘Goop of the Middle East’ – on the back of knowledge she’d gained through beating the disease.
He’s marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge’s ‘hero’: meet Bottle Claus
‘Bottle Claus’ has helped Eliud Kipchoge to Berlin Marathon victories and world records with his perfect bottle handoffs – but what makes the 57-year-old social media sensation so good at what he does?
‘Bottle Claus’ has helped Eliud Kipchoge to Berlin Marathon victories and world records with his perfect bottle handoffs – but what makes the 57-year-old social media sensation so good at what he does?
‘Like a hug’: how Instagram ‘glimmers’ trend is helping people manage stress
You’ve heard of triggers, but how about ‘glimmers’? These moments in daily life that feel ‘like a hug’ are trending on Instagram and helping people manage stress. Advocates, including a psychologist, describe how.
You’ve heard of triggers, but how about ‘glimmers’? These moments in daily life that feel ‘like a hug’ are trending on Instagram and helping people manage stress. Advocates, including a psychologist, describe how.
Are you at risk for Alzheimer’s disease? 2 new tests could detect it early
New blood-based biomarker tests from Hong Kong-based Cognitact and US-based Quest could detect Alzheimer’s disease early, giving people a chance to work on interventions.
New blood-based biomarker tests from Hong Kong-based Cognitact and US-based Quest could detect Alzheimer’s disease early, giving people a chance to work on interventions.
Aged 11, she had anxiety and depression. Now she’s helping others thrive
At the start of World Mental Health Month, we meet wellness influencer Katie Eu from Hong Kong. She leans on her own experiences to reach out to others looking for answers and guidance.
At the start of World Mental Health Month, we meet wellness influencer Katie Eu from Hong Kong. She leans on her own experiences to reach out to others looking for answers and guidance.
How good sleep benefits heart health, and 5 tips for a better night’s rest
A new study of the link between insomnia and heart attacks shows how important it is to get enough good-quality sleep. A sleep coach and a cardiologist offer advice on getting better rest.
A new study of the link between insomnia and heart attacks shows how important it is to get enough good-quality sleep. A sleep coach and a cardiologist offer advice on getting better rest.
Better heart health - for you and your family
September 30 is World Heart Day, and a good time to think about how to improve your heart health and your family’s. A cardiologist gives some tips, including a decent diet, exercise and laughter.
September 30 is World Heart Day, and a good time to think about how to improve your heart health and your family’s. A cardiologist gives some tips, including a decent diet, exercise and laughter.
‘Their symptoms will become worse’: climate change threat to lung patients
Climate change is driving extreme weather events that make air pollution worse, according to a major report. More people – young and old – with lung problems will die as a result, says an author of the report.
Climate change is driving extreme weather events that make air pollution worse, according to a major report. More people – young and old – with lung problems will die as a result, says an author of the report.
Explainer | Why B vitamins are essential, signs you need more and foods containing them
Getting enough of the eight B vitamins is important; if you don’t, it can affect how your body absorbs nutrients and leave you fatigued. Nutritionists set out the foods high in B vitamins and which supplements to take.
Getting enough of the eight B vitamins is important; if you don’t, it can affect how your body absorbs nutrients and leave you fatigued. Nutritionists set out the foods high in B vitamins and which supplements to take.
‘I thought I was going to die’: burned-out chef Aven Lau’s panic attacks
Singaporean Aven Lau was a rising culinary star in Hong Kong, heading the kitchen at one of its most in-demand restaurants. He talks about his journey with anxiety and how he overcame panic attacks.
Singaporean Aven Lau was a rising culinary star in Hong Kong, heading the kitchen at one of its most in-demand restaurants. He talks about his journey with anxiety and how he overcame panic attacks.
How short bursts of exercise can protect against cancer, heart disease
A few minutes of brisk activity – walking up stairs, walking faster than normal, doing housework vigorously – can lower your risk of suffering ailments such as cancer and heart disease. Such activity is known as Vilpa.
A few minutes of brisk activity – walking up stairs, walking faster than normal, doing housework vigorously – can lower your risk of suffering ailments such as cancer and heart disease. Such activity is known as Vilpa.
‘I did not want to live’: how yoga can heal depression, PTSD and anxiety
Iyengar yoga, founded by the late B. K. S Iyengar, is intended for people of all ages and physical abilities. Three women share how regular Iyengar yoga practice helped them overcome physical and mental issues.
Iyengar yoga, founded by the late B. K. S Iyengar, is intended for people of all ages and physical abilities. Three women share how regular Iyengar yoga practice helped them overcome physical and mental issues.
Why do we dream? Expert’s new theory suggests it’s to counter everyday life
Inspired by machine learning, neuroscientist Erik Hoel has a new theory as to why we dream: to make our understanding of the world more expansive and to counter the routine of everyday life.
Inspired by machine learning, neuroscientist Erik Hoel has a new theory as to why we dream: to make our understanding of the world more expansive and to counter the routine of everyday life.
