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Hot cola with lemon and ginger is a drink commonly served at Hong Kong's traditional cha chaan teng cafes that is believed to have medicinal properties, but does it really? Experts weigh in. Photo: May Tse
Food and Drinks

Does hot lemon and ginger cola really help with cold and flu symptoms?

Experts weigh in on the uniquely Hong Kong remedy, including the traditional Chinese medicine perspective and how the drink became popular.

Wellness

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

Wellness

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

Wellness

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

Mindful nature walks with a mental health expert can help treat conditions like anxiety and hypertension. A writer tries one for herself.

While the roots of walking therapy go way back, the mindful practice is now on the rise, with mental health professionals and their patients taking to nature spots to combat depression and more. Photo: Shutterstock
While the roots of walking therapy go way back, the mindful practice is now on the rise, with mental health professionals and their patients taking to nature spots to combat depression and more. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

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.

Wellness

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.

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Art

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.

George Lee, senior lecturer at The University of Hong Kong’s Centre of Buddhist Studies, explains at an earlier event how the mind can control drones. Mind-controlled drone-flying is one of the free activities the public can take part in at the upcoming Being Human Festival in Hong Kong. Photo: HKU
George Lee, senior lecturer at The University of Hong Kong’s Centre of Buddhist Studies, explains at an earlier event how the mind can control drones. Mind-controlled drone-flying is one of the free activities the public can take part in at the upcoming Being Human Festival in Hong Kong. Photo: HKU
Wellness

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.

Wellness

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.

Fashion

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.

A worker at fragrance maker Coty demonstrates the testing process in the sensory area at the company in Versoix, near Geneva, Switzerland, on October 1, 2026. Fragrance makers are producing more gourmand and food-based fragrances to cater to the changing tastes of the growing number of GLP-1 users. Photo: Reuters
Wellness

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.

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
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.

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.

Wellness

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.

While Ada Cheng suffers from a fairly common food intolerance – wheat – she has also been diagnosed with food-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis (FDEIA) – a rare, potentially life-threatening condition in which consuming wheat triggers severe anaphylactic shock only when paired with subsequent physical exertion. Photo: Karma Lo
Wellness

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.

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

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.

Wellness

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.

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Wellness

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.

Putting things off can have serious consequences, increasing the risk of poor financial, physical and mental health. Photo: Shutterstock
Putting things off can have serious consequences, increasing the risk of poor financial, physical and mental health. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

Wellness

‘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.

Hong Kong-born, UK-based Georgina Tang and son Alessio attend a wedding in August 2025. Photo: Instagram/ynnylimited
Wellness

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.

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

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.

Wellness

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.

Wellness

‘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.

Ria Xi traverses the mountainous Duku Highway in Xinjiang, China. The Chinese ultrarunner began her 20,000km trek across Eurasia from Vladivostok, Russia, to Lisbon, Portugal, on May 1, 2026. Photo: Ruzai Hao
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