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Latest news and features on wellness, including diet, mental health trends, exercise, fitness, medicine and diseases.
Many Asian condiments, including oyster sauce and soy sauce, are high in sodium, which is linked to high blood pressure. Recent research suggests increasing the ratio of potassium to sodium can lower blood pressure. Photo: Shutterstock
Healthy eating

Can potassium lower your blood pressure without cutting back on salt or flavour?

Many Asian dishes are high in sodium, and new research suggests that increasing potassium intake can offset salt’s effects on blood pressure.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

The hidden risks of using Chinese medicine with Western prescriptions

Trail running and hiking

I ran a 230km ultra-marathon in Kenya over 5 exhausting days. What I learned

Art

Zen and the art of flower arranging – how ikebana brings calm to your life

Mindfulness and creativity meet in ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, whose benefits are similar to those of yoga and meditation.

A free-style Ikenobo ikebana arrangement in Tokyo, Japan. Ikenobo is the oldest form of ikebana. Photo: Hiroyuki Okada via AP
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 25-27

Lantern carnivals, fire dragon dances, a Korean food extravaganza and more await Hongkongers this Mid-Autumn Festival weekend.

Mental health

Letters | Hong Kong’s mental health narrative must instil a sense of hope

Readers discuss how the chief executive positioned mental health in his policy address, and the suggestion that Hong Kong should import New York’s drug court model.

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Cancer

‘I wasn’t scared’: young Hong Kong rare cancer survivor who stayed positive

Kevin Cureau describes how he stayed calm and confident of beating stage-three liposarcoma and the steps he took to protect his fertility.

Hong Kong cancer survivor Kevin Cureau was diagnosed with stage-three liposarcoma in late 2025 and underwent radiotherapy treatment and chemotherapy. His experience has made him an advocate for early detection. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Dementia

Why dementia is preventable – and the new tools that can reduce your risk

On World Alzheimer’s Day, a look at advances in dementia diagnosis and treatment, and why much of the risk may be within our own control.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

All about Hong Kong’s herbal teas and how Gen Z is reviving the health tradition

These century-old ‘leung cha’ cooling teas for ailments such as excess internal heat are finding new fans among health-conscious Gen Z.

Biomedicine: Industry Trends

Can targeted sound waves transform treatment for pancreatic and brain cancers?

A leading advocate says global trials in pancreatic and brain cancers may yield results within 3 years, with Alzheimer’s another application.

Focused ultrasound is being studied as a non-invasive way to target brain tumours including glioblastoma, an aggressive form of the disease. Photo: Shutterstock
Sex and relationships

How much sex should a couple have? Focus on quality over quantity

Satisfying sex boosts relationship happiness more than frequency, and intimacy thrives on connection, not a number, according to experts.

Experts say that sexual satisfaction, not frequency, fuels happier relationships, and that intimacy does not necessarily mean intercourse. Illustration: Mario Cameira
Thailand

Thailand makes weight-loss pens prescription-only to counter abuse

The country’s consumer watchdog aims to help patients receive ‘higher quality, safer, and more appropriate for their treatment’.

Health & Fitness

No time for the gym? Micro-workouts may be the answer for busy professionals

Studies suggest bursts of activity bring benefits, but can ‘exercise snacks’ replace longer gym sessions for the time-poor? Experts weigh in.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 18-20

A rooftop market, a free mini music festival and an all-you-can-eat pizza block party are among our picks this weekend in Hong Kong.

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The pizza block party will happen on September 19.
How to age well

He trained Jet Li. Wu Bin, 89, shares his secrets to great health in old age

Martial arts legend Wu Bin talks about mentoring Jet Li and other wushu stars, and how building good habits is key to health in older life.

90-year-old Wuxia master Wu Bin, in Wan Chai. 17AUG26 SCMP/Jonathan Wong
United States

Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk slims down to ‘Novo’

It will keep the full Novo Nordisk as its legal corporate name, using Novo and an updated version of its bull logo for its packaging.

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Food and Drinks

The Hong Kong Gen Z coffee boss filling market gap with her can-do attitude

Lactose-intolerant Nikita Kuwadekar, 23, couldn’t find canned oat milk coffee anywhere. Now her additive-free Busy Brew cans are finding fans.

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Beauty

How today’s curling tools are making heat styling less intimidating

Dyson, Shark, GHD, T3 and Hershesons are changing the game with smarter, gentler ways to create waves and curls at home.

Today’s curling tools combine improved heat control, gentler materials and innovative styling technology to create waves and curls with less risk of damage. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

On all fours or off to a wilderness retreat? How Hongkongers are finding balance

From animal flow to film therapy and journaling, residents are embracing movement, mindfulness and micro‑pauses to rebuild resilience in a fast-paced city.

How to age well

Why sleeping less than apes helped humans become Earth’s dominant species

Sleep expert and anthropologist David R Samson sheds light on how human sleep evolved from apes to hunter-gatherers to modern societies.

Get to Know

Meet Moshe Levi, Apple Martin’s boyfriend

They have reportedly been a couple since their days at Vanderbilt University and were recently spotted sharing a kiss in the Hamptons.

Apple Martin is reportedly dating fellow Vanderbilt University graduate Moshe Levi. Photos: AFP; LinkedIn
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to table cooling-off period bill for beauty, fitness deals by mid-2027

Commerce chief Algernon Yau says both sectors supported seven-day cooling-off period but differed on exemption thresholds.

A fitness center at Tsim Sha Tsui. The government has proposed a seven-day cooling-off period for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts. Photo: Jelly Tse
Get to Know

Meet Lane Kiffin’s ex-wife Layla, who is supporting him amid LSU expulsion threat

The daughter of late NFL star John Reaves has three children with the LSU Tigers coach and opened her own fitness centre in Baton Rouge this year.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 11-13

From a craft beer festival to an introspective art exhibition and a soundwalk to Tomorrowland’s fashion pop-up, there’s a lot on this weekend.

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Mental health

Opinion | Social media must join the fight against teen suicides

The causes are complex, and home and school problems are major factors, but the digital environment is a significant amplifier of distress.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Cancer

I survived breast cancer. 12 years later, my body sent another warning

This Gynaecologic Cancer Awareness Month, US-based author and filmmaker Amy Wu shares her experience of dealing with cancer – twice.

US-based journalist Amy Wu describes her recent brush with cancer and why listening to your body matters. Photo: courtesy of Amy Wu
Disease

Sugar’s link to dementia may begin earlier than we thought, new study finds

Hong Kong study finds links between lower sugar intake in utero and up to age two and reduced risk of dementia in older age. Experts explain.

Healthy eating

Why whole wheat bread isn’t always what it seems and dangers of flour fakes

Many ‘whole wheat’ breads are made with refined flour that can cause blood sugar spikes. Here’s how to separate the wheat from the chaff.

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