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SCMP Highlights
Alternative knee pain therapies; monthly zodiac forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From Hong Kong’s upcoming drama The Season to the latest dessert shop in town, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:19PM
Wellness
Is your family addicted to screens and junk food? How to change their habits
23 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Wellness
‘Hero of his own life’: how this Hongkonger beat high cholesterol in 12 months
22 Apr 2026 - 3:36PM
Music
A stroke paralysed pianist’s right hand. Now he wows crowds with just his left
Inspired by his music teacher, South Korean pianist Lee Hun now plays left-hand music only after a stroke paralysed his entire right side.
20 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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South Korean pianist Lee Hun, who plays with only his left hand after his right side was paralysed by a stroke, is now preparing for a new challenge: his first joint performance with an orchestra at an international music festival next month. Photo: AP
Beauty
From beef tallow to salmon sperm, natural skincare products are on the rise
Cosmetics firms used to shy away from them, but now animal-based skincare products fly off shelves. Experts weigh in on their effectiveness.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:16PM
Wellness
How cooking can help lower your dementia risk – even just 1 meal a week
Experts say the processes involved in cooking, from grocery shopping to following recipes, can all have a positive impact on brain health.
23 Apr 2026 - 2:02PM
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Food and Drinks
Is this soup being culturally appropriated? Dispute boils between 2 nations
Greece and Turkey are arguing over a traditional soup’s origins as one restaurateur attempts to register it as a dish of Greece with Unesco.
19 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
A woman prepares to eat traditional tripe soup known as “patsas” in Greek and “iskembe” in Turkish, at Epirus restaurant in central Athens, on Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
Wellness
What menopause products actually work? Doctors share how to buy wisely
From skin serums and rings to lotions and gadgets, products promising to help women with menopause symptoms are everywhere now.
19 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Wellness
Feng shui guru who’s helped the Rolling Stones, Steven Spielberg gives top tips
Marie Diamond talks about her journey to becoming a feng shui and manifestation master and gives tips on how to turn desires into reality.
19 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Wellness
Got knee pain? How exercise can help you avoid surgery, as a rugby player found
Exercise and other therapies are often preferred treatment alternatives to knee replacement surgery. Rob Naylor experienced this first-hand.
18 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM
Wellness
Pros and cons of aiming for 10,000 steps a day and why less can be more
Walking 10,000 steps a day comes with a host of powerful health benefits but can be an off-putting goal for people who sit all day for work.
18 Apr 2026 - 7:28AM
Although it is a powerful motivator for many, the goal of taking 10,000 steps a day can be seen as an unrealistic and daunting one for others. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa
Wellness
Do you have trouble visualising things? Maybe you have aphantasia
Aphantasia is the inability to visualise objects or scenarios in the mind, a condition affecting up to 4 per cent of people.
17 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 17-19
Trying to avoid the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend? Check out an exhibition by Marino Funahashi, then enjoy a rave or two.
17 Apr 2026 - 12:33PM
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SCMP Highlights
Family of 7 ‘hot’ dentists; Hainan chicken rice roots: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From Joey Yung’s journey to Cantopop stardom to a mother’s inspiring weight loss story, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
16 Apr 2026 - 3:45PM
Wellness
‘I was taught to shrink’: rugby player fights against Asian beauty standards
German-Chinese national athlete Sofie Fella urges girls and women to transcend traditional Asian femininity norms and build strength.
15 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
German-Chinese rugby player Sofie Fella, who competes for the German national team, wants women to understand that they can be physically strong if they want to be, and that they are allowed to “take up space”. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Wellness
Too old to exercise? Meet the 100-year-old who works out twice a week
Rudolf Goetz, who started going to the gym in his nineties, believes you can start exercising at any age. And he is not alone.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Wellness
She was a 102kg diabetic with a ‘death wish’. After losing 40kg, she’s thriving
Keya Wingfield comfort-ate to morbid obesity after her baby son died. An epiphany led to her losing 40kg and reversing type 2 diabetes.
12 Apr 2026 - 11:15AM
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Wellness
Hong Kong hairstylist’s cancer battle takes him on a crowdfunding campaign
Pitt Cheung and his brother Lego have so far raised thousands for nasopharyngeal cancer treatments not covered by Hong Kong’s public system.
11 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM
An August 2025 post on nasopharyngeal cancer patient Pitt Cheung’s Instagram account shows him holding a placard bearing a blessing written in Mongolian. Photo: Instagram/pittcheung
Wellness
Hypertension’s link to dementia calls for stronger blood pressure control
Links between dementia and hypertension are reasons to keep blood pressure under tighter control – sooner rather than later.
11 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 10-12
Travel back to the Han dynasty, visit an eco-conscious market, mix cocktails and make-up, or enjoy poolside yoga this weekend in Hong Kong.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:45AM
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Wellness
Just 1 hour. How a single therapy session can help you overcome a problem
Experts and patients alike praise single-session therapy, which offers a more targeted approach to counselling while saving money and time.
9 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
Food and Drinks
Alcohol-free drinks are on the rise. Here’s what’s new on menus
From Chinese-style sparkling tea to shrubs and verjus to spirit alternatives, here are some non-alcoholic alternatives now on menus.
9 Apr 2026 - 1:41PM
(Clockwise from top) Alcohol-removed wine Oceano Zero Pinot Noir 2022; Dr. Lo Alcohol-removed Riesling; Proxies Red Ember wine alternative; and Dr. Lo Alcohol-removed Riesling with Bubbles. The world of non-alcoholic drinks, from de-alcoholised wines to sparkling teas, is booming. Photo: The Washington Post via Getty Images
Wellness
Diagnosed with autism at 2, Hong Kong violinist twins found joy in music
Music has helped Hugo and Jayden Pang improve their communication skills and regulate emotional outbursts. Their mother shares their story.
8 Apr 2026 - 1:26PM
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Wellness
Are trends like ‘fibermaxxing’ and ‘proteinmaxxing’ actually healthy?
Experts say more is not always best when it comes to protein and fibre. Here’s some advice on balanced nutrition and gut health.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Wellness
Why internet use can actually lower your risk of dementia
While excessive screen time can harm young brains, a study finds that using the internet wisely can boost cognitive health in older adults.
6 Apr 2026 - 6:18PM
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