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Corelle Pilates founders Valeriia Kim and Caden Chan are pictured at their studio, which opened in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan neighbourhood in 2025, in July 2026. Photo: May Tse

‘There was no community’: Gen Z couple changing Hong Kong’s Pilates scene

Fresh out of UK universities, Valeriia Kim and Caden Chan moved to Hong Kong and opened Corelle Pilates, where people ‘build relationships’.

9 Nov 2026 - 7:15AM

Dark circles, dull skin? ‘Ferritin face’ and TCM’s take on the trending ailment

8 Nov 2026 - 7:15AM

Walking therapy is making strides. What it is and its mental health benefits

7 Nov 2026 - 6:15PM

GLP-1 side effects have users turning to supplements. Why doctors are worried

Research finds GLP-1 users spend more on protein, fibre and collagen, but while influencers spur sales, concerns exist over regulation.

7 Nov 2026 - 7:15AM

Some GLP-1 users who experience side effects are turning to an increasing range of supplements to help manage symptoms such as gastrointestinal distress, fatigue and nausea. Photo: Shutterstock

Cancer at 32, laid off at 50. How a Singaporean rebuilt his life after setbacks

Content creator Edgar Tang shares how he reinvented himself after major life challenges and now helps others do the same on Instagram.

4 Nov 2026 - 11:00AM

Want to control a drone with your mind? Try it at Hong Kong festival

Running from November 5-15, the Being Human Festival tackles the common misconception that the arts and sciences exist in opposition.

4 Nov 2026 - 10:12AM

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Walking in nature could benefit ageing brains more than we thought

New studies show how much nature walks can help dementia patients and their carers, and may also lower the risk of developing the disease.

2 Nov 2026 - 7:15AM

Researchers from Hong Kong have found links between exposure to nature and improved mental health for dementia patients and carers. The findings are supported by a Swedish study, which found that older people living near green spaces were at a reduced risk of developing dementia. Photo: Shutterstock

Are you at risk of frozen shoulder? What to know about the painful condition

An expert explains the links to age, menopause and diabetes, its three stages, and why early medical intervention and stretches help.

1 Nov 2026 - 7:15AM

Why GLP-1 users’ impact on food-inspired fragrance market is nothing to sniff at

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be affecting users’ sense of smell and taste, leading fragrance makers to research more gourmand scents.

31 Oct 2026 - 12:45PM

10 tips to help you wake up feeling refreshed, happy and energised

Can’t get out of bed? From yoga to enjoying a tasty breakfast, psychotherapist Shazna Khanom shares tips to help you rise and shine.

31 Oct 2026 - 7:15AM

Preparing a good healthy breakfast to start the day is one of many ways to make getting up easier in the morning - especially during the cold, dark winter months. Photo: Shutterstock

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 30-November 1

Enjoy a three-day Halloween music festival, dress-ups and drinks, an 80s throwback fitness workout and more this weekend.

30 Oct 2026 - 2:02PM

Music and carnival fun take over the Wan Chai Harbourfront Event Space in Hong Kong at the three-day Spooky Halloween 2026 festival from October 30 to November 1. Photo: Hong Kong Tourism Board

Chinese culture

Not just for aches and ailments. Here are 6 other ways to use White Flower Oil

The pungent medicated oil known as Hoe Hin Pak Fah Yeow removes stains, relieves heat and more. Here are lesser-known uses around the house.

30 Oct 2026 - 7:15AM

A sandwich nearly killed her. What living with a severe food allergy is like

Ada Cheng was in her 40s when she found she had a life-threatening condition linked to wheat. Now she’s raising awareness of food allergies.

28 Oct 2026 - 11:00AM

What is creatine? Health benefits of a supplement experts widely recommend

Experts explain how creatine can help power our muscles, prevent osteoporosis, assist women in menopause, and maybe even boost brain health.

27 Oct 2026 - 6:15PM

Asian woman exercising by lifting weights in the gym. fitness for health

He hated studying. So he built 24/7 study cafes to motivate people like him

After leaving finance and giving up a successful online tutoring business, Luca Yang set out to create a more welcoming place to learn.

26 Oct 2026 - 3:09PM

Luca Yang, 27, operates O3 workspaces in Australia and New Zealand. Photo: courtesy of Luca Yang

5 signs that you have empty nest syndrome, and ways to cope with it

Watching your children leave home triggers a wave of mixed emotions. An expert shares how to process the shift and move forward.

25 Oct 2026 - 7:15AM

Don’t procrastinate. Find out how putting things off can hurt your health

Experts say procrastination has serious health and financial consequences. Manage your emotions, not time, to break the cycle.

24 Oct 2026 - 7:15AM

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 23-25

This pre-Halloween weekend offers fantasy art, mushrooms matched with Chinese wine, a Lululemon wellness event and, of course, a scary movie.

22 Oct 2026 - 4:15PM

Fear Catcher (2026), a mural by Oscar Chan, at “Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia”, at M+ in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Elson Li

SCMP Highlights

Chinese runner’s 20,000km quest, Hong Kong comfort food: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From how AI transforms microdramas to designer Kim Jones’ affinity for Hong Kong, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

22 Oct 2026 - 4:00PM

‘My driving force’: how a Hong Kong-born mother built a legacy for her disabled son

Made homeless at 15, Georgina Tang overcame childhood trauma to build a successful career, before launching a skincare business at 52.

23 Oct 2026 - 10:12AM

How microplastics and water react to cause inflammation and damage our bodies

A recent study found water reacting with six fossil-fuel-based plastics to create particles that damaged red blood cells and proteins.

21 Oct 2026 - 7:15AM

Microplastics react with water in our bodies to create hydroxyl radicals, which can damage cells and cause inflammation. Photo: Shutterstock

How to prevent osteoporosis, from training to eating calcium-rich food

With one in five postmenopausal Hong Kong women at high risk of a hip fracture, experts share how training and nutrition can safeguard bones.

20 Oct 2026 - 11:32AM

Hong Kong-based physiotherapists Kelly Suen and Kevin Ho help a patient with osteoporosis do a strength-training exercise at Total Health by Hong Kong Sports Clinic on October 12, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong

What dementia care teaches us about dignity, community and avoiding burnout

Anthea Rowan examines what dementia taught her about the nature of care, how it varies globally, from healthy habits to living environment.

19 Oct 2026 - 2:00PM

‘It’s never hurt less’: Chinese runner’s knee pain fades on 20,000km trek

7,000km into her Silk Road endurance run from Vladivostok to Lisbon, Ria Xi shares the toll on her body and mind, from foot pain to migraines.

18 Oct 2026 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong rugby player and cancer survivor on why screening is key

Being athletic didn’t stop Tsang Sin-yan from getting lymphoma. Now she raises awareness with the charity Phenomenally Group.

17 Oct 2026 - 7:23AM

Tsang Sin-yan celebrates with her Kowloon Rugby Football Club teammates after winning a match against Causeway Sandy Bay at Hong Kong’s Aberdeen Sports Ground on January 17, 2026. The Hong Kong international rugby player and Phenomenally Group ambassador talks about her battle with cancer. Photo: Edmond So

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