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Health & Fitness
Reviews, tips and advice on how to stay on track to be the fittest, healthiest you.
A group of elderly people gather to swim. Research increasingly shows that dementia is anything but inevitable and that we have more control over the risks than once believed. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

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.

Wellness

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

Wellness

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

Wellness

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
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.

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.

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Wellness

‘Who cares if you’re bulky?’ Hong Kong-born weightlifter on power and femininity

Three-time British champion Tammy Wong talks about impostor syndrome and her vision of changing the skinny culture among Hong Kong women.

Professional weightlifter Tammy Wong rests mid-workout at Powerhouse Barbell Club in Central, Hong Kong. The three-time British weightlifting champion talks about her unexpected journey in the sport, why strength and femininity are not mutually exclusive, and her vision to help more women start lifting. Photo: Edmond So
Wellness

No bulk, all strength: how creatine can help women boost performance

Long linked with men’s bodybuilding, the supplement is now proven to boost women’s health – even Balenciaga is getting in on the action.

Wellness

A brief guide to choosing the right underwear for workouts

Women’s health experts explain the issues caused down there by sweat and friction during exercise and the best materials for preventing them.

Wellness

At 150kg, he was told he might not live to 30. How teacher lost 66kg and got fit

Hong Kong-based Paul Goodson suffered from sleep apnoea and binge eating disorder before a diet overhaul, running and Hyrox changed his life.

Paul Goodson in 2016 (left) when he weighed 150kg and in 2026 after he had lost more than 60kg by changing his eating habits and exercising regularly. Photos: Paul Goodson/Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Divorcing devices: how digital detox helps Hongkongers ‘carve out moments’

From phone-free habits to weekend breaks, residents are embracing digital detoxes to ease stress, improve sleep and reclaim focus in an always-on culture.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Beauty

Your 30s skincare reset: how to treat acne, fine lines and sensitivity

Introduce retinol gradually, try vitamin C serums like SkinCeuticals’ C E Ferulic, and wear SPF daily – while prioritising barrier care.

Wellness

How ballet helps these seniors keep their bodies – and brains – feeling young

Canny Chan, 68, and Mary Chan, 82, expected physical benefits when they took up ballet two years ago. The cognitive benefits were a surprise.

Hong Kong

Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style

With health awareness rising and Hong Kong’s wellness market expanding, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines some emerging lifestyle trends and assesses their effectiveness.

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Wellness

He lost 10kg in 10 months: 66-year-old Singaporean’s inspiring fitness journey

Attan bin Talib’s shift work and eating habits saw him hit 90kg and feel constantly fatigued. He realised he needed to transform his life.

Singapore resident Attan bin Talib weighed 90kg before he started training in April 2025. He lost 10kg in 44 weeks to weigh 80kg in February 2026. Photos: Ultimate Performance
Wellness

What’s really in your menstrual products – and should you be worried?

TikTok exposed Always for chemicals and mould concerns, but newer brands like Rael and Thinx are proving the period aisle can do better.

Jewellery

The designers turning fitness trackers into fine jewellery

From sleek ring jackets to diamond‑set bands, luxury wellness jewellery is reshaping how we track our bodies – with famous fans including LeBron James.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Even Confucius was buff? How ancient China prized strength and fitness

The gentle philosopher was said to possess extraordinary strength, while Chinese military officers long had to pass tough physical tests.

Health and well-being were important in ancient China, while impressive muscles were, at most, a welcome side effect. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

Their rock ‘n’ roll life led to anxiety, depression. How they beat the ‘devil’

Celebrity couple Candy Lo and Sammy So talk about hitting rock bottom, taking up running, and how they now do marathons across the globe.

Get to Know

Meet Alex Rodriguez’s new fitness coach girlfriend, Meghan Hayden

The couple were first seen together at Michael Rubin’s White Party in early July, just months after A-Rod split from fitness guru Jaclyn Cordeiro.

Wellness

How Erling Haaland gets great sleep and its role in fighting ‘inflammaging’

Quality rest, diet and lifestyle are vital for the prevention of chronic, low-grade inflammation – which accelerates as our bodies age.

Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland has gained attention not only for his extraordinary performances on the pitch, but for his rigorous wellness routine. Photo: Instagram/erling
Good Schools Guide

Hong Kong’s rope skipping revolution: from school gyms to the Paris Olympics

No longer just a playground game, the sport is seeing a surge in school participation, with local athletes like Kaylie Wong securing global titles.

Kaylie Wong is a rising star in competitive rope skipping. Photo: Handout
Wellness

The key to better brain health and ‘super-ageing’ could lie in your bones

Our bones produce a hormone called osteocalcin, activated by exercise, that crosses into the brain to fight memory loss and anxiety.

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Wellness

Why ‘extreme fitness FOMO’ can do more harm than good for people 40 and up

Driven by status and events like Hyrox, many midlife Hongkongers are pushing themselves to the limit. But experts warn of the dangers.

Trending in China

Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital

Extreme slimming method is claimed to help people shed weight in just two days, but doctor says it can seriously harm the digestive system.

A woman told media that the mixture tasted slightly sweet, but caused severe discomfort half an hour later. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

Fit after 50: How Indian influencer couple beat chronic pain with exercise

Tara and Sushila Thapa overcame chronic pain by getting fit in midlife. Now their Instagram page and running group encourage others.

Tara (left) and Sushila Thapa run a 10km race in their home city of Dehradun, India, in 2025. Both have overcome chronic pain since taking up running in middle age, and now inspire others to do the same. Photo: Tara Thapa
Trending in China

What is kombucha and why are Chinese youth obsessed with the fermentation trend?

Some youngsters are making their own fermented drinks at home and are surprised to find that their parents did the same in the 1980s.

Wellness

Explainer: How to train at a Shaolin kung fu centre, like Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs star and YouTube sensation IShowSpeed have both travelled to China to experience Shaolin martial arts – here is how you can do it too.

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