Nan-Hie In
Nan-Hie In is a freelance journalist based in Hong Kong covering tech, health and lifestyle topics in Asia for various local and international media outlets. Her work has appeared in the South China Morning Post, Forbes, China Daily, CNN, Radio Television Hong Kong, Asia Gambling Brief and more. She was a correspondent governor of the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents' Club from 2013 to 2017.
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Lung cancer survivor Mei Lai had never smoked, although her husband of 28 years is a smoker. She urges smokers to quit for their family’s sake, and is training as a volunteer with the Hong Kong Cancer Fund, which helped her come to terms with cancer.
Lung cancer survivor Mei Lai had never smoked, although her husband of 28 years is a smoker. She urges smokers to quit for their family’s sake, and is training as a volunteer with the Hong Kong Cancer Fund, which helped her come to terms with cancer.
A prostate cancer survivor says men need to be aware of the warning signs of the disease, and Movember, the annual campaign to raise awareness of men’s health issues, provides the perfect opportunity to do so.
A prostate cancer survivor says men need to be aware of the warning signs of the disease, and Movember, the annual campaign to raise awareness of men’s health issues, provides the perfect opportunity to do so.
After Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s social media posts on the model’s miscarriage, Julie Sajnani-Nandwani says she felt less alone in dealing with a loss that one in 10 pregnant women face.
After Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s social media posts on the model’s miscarriage, Julie Sajnani-Nandwani says she felt less alone in dealing with a loss that one in 10 pregnant women face.
Australian-born Joshua Wong is battling a rare form of cancer that has spread through his body, but he chooses to spend his time ‘living, not dying’. A new father, his first feature film debuted this weekend.
Australian-born Joshua Wong is battling a rare form of cancer that has spread through his body, but he chooses to spend his time ‘living, not dying’. A new father, his first feature film debuted this weekend.
Cancer survivor Annie Lee, a 31-year-old investment banker, had no family history of breast cancer, and was shocked to learn her unhealthy, high-stress lifestyle was a risk factor. She stopped eating junk food and exercises now.
Cancer survivor Annie Lee, a 31-year-old investment banker, had no family history of breast cancer, and was shocked to learn her unhealthy, high-stress lifestyle was a risk factor. She stopped eating junk food and exercises now.
Rahimah Asmawi underwent gastric sleeve surgery, a type of weight-loss surgery, in 2018 to remove 80 per cent of her stomach. Now she’s 54kg lighter, no longer diabetic and loves going to the gym. She wants to lose another 10kg.
Rahimah Asmawi underwent gastric sleeve surgery, a type of weight-loss surgery, in 2018 to remove 80 per cent of her stomach. Now she’s 54kg lighter, no longer diabetic and loves going to the gym. She wants to lose another 10kg.
A big additional workload, no stress-relieving exercise with gyms shut, and three children of her own to help with remote learning – Hong Kong teacher Miranda Wong is sleeping a lot less amid the pandemic and her mood is affected.
A big additional workload, no stress-relieving exercise with gyms shut, and three children of her own to help with remote learning – Hong Kong teacher Miranda Wong is sleeping a lot less amid the pandemic and her mood is affected.
With Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s sudden resignation due to ulcerative colitis, and US actor Chadwick Boseman’s untimely death of colon cancer, we look at how to spot, treat and prevent chronic bowel conditions.
With Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s sudden resignation due to ulcerative colitis, and US actor Chadwick Boseman’s untimely death of colon cancer, we look at how to spot, treat and prevent chronic bowel conditions.
Anders Nelsson, who acted with Bruce Lee and had a string of music chart hits in Hong Kong in the 1960s, received prostate cancer surgery five years ago. He says men need to talk more about illness.
Anders Nelsson, who acted with Bruce Lee and had a string of music chart hits in Hong Kong in the 1960s, received prostate cancer surgery five years ago. He says men need to talk more about illness.
If you are spending hours on social media but finding no pleasure in it, try switching off from it entirely for a while – a digital detox during the Covid-19 pandemic might help you feel better.
If you are spending hours on social media but finding no pleasure in it, try switching off from it entirely for a while – a digital detox during the Covid-19 pandemic might help you feel better.
Children stuck indoors studying online because of the coronavirus – and their parents working from home – risk spending too much time looking at screens and developing eye infections.
Children stuck indoors studying online because of the coronavirus – and their parents working from home – risk spending too much time looking at screens and developing eye infections.
High levels of cholesterol can cause heart disease, damage arteries, and leave you at risk of stroke and heart attack. A cardiologist and an academic with high cholesterol explain how to lower your cholesterol levels.
High levels of cholesterol can cause heart disease, damage arteries, and leave you at risk of stroke and heart attack. A cardiologist and an academic with high cholesterol explain how to lower your cholesterol levels.
Surviving breast cancer taught Isabel Galiano to take the mind-body connection seriously. She adopted several practices to alleviate stress and negative emotions and get more sleep – all of which boost her immune system.
Surviving breast cancer taught Isabel Galiano to take the mind-body connection seriously. She adopted several practices to alleviate stress and negative emotions and get more sleep – all of which boost her immune system.
At 75 years old, Hongkonger Dave Lau’s exercise regime includes swimming, yoga, tai chi, Pilates and even scuba diving.
At 75 years old, Hongkonger Dave Lau’s exercise regime includes swimming, yoga, tai chi, Pilates and even scuba diving.
Hong Kong actress and singer-songwriter Lesley Chiang fought depression through counselling, exercise and by giving her illness a name – Borat. ‘He lies, he’s a douchebag and it’s terrible,’ she tells friends.
Hong Kong actress and singer-songwriter Lesley Chiang fought depression through counselling, exercise and by giving her illness a name – Borat. ‘He lies, he’s a douchebag and it’s terrible,’ she tells friends.
Young professional Po Lee worked too much and wasn’t eating well. When she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it was time to shake up her life.
Young professional Po Lee worked too much and wasn’t eating well. When she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it was time to shake up her life.
Book lovers meeting online to discuss authors, book themes, and current affairs offer each other emotional support, lower stress, and help members connect with others. They take members’ minds off coronavirus lockdown.
Book lovers meeting online to discuss authors, book themes, and current affairs offer each other emotional support, lower stress, and help members connect with others. They take members’ minds off coronavirus lockdown.
A Hong Kong professional who started cooking to ease the stress of juggling work at home and helping with schoolwork is inspired by watching Korean dramas like Itaewon Class. Her husband perfects kimchi fried rice. Their kids love it.
A Hong Kong professional who started cooking to ease the stress of juggling work at home and helping with schoolwork is inspired by watching Korean dramas like Itaewon Class. Her husband perfects kimchi fried rice. Their kids love it.
The clean cut, New Zealand-raised girl band star is keeping herself busy and healthy away from the spotlight
The clean cut, New Zealand-raised girl band star is keeping herself busy and healthy away from the spotlight
A tech professional quarantined in a Beijing hotel watched a lot of TV and planned the things he would do when the 14 days were over; a fashion influencer confined to home in Hong Kong posted to Instagram advice on how to cope.
A tech professional quarantined in a Beijing hotel watched a lot of TV and planned the things he would do when the 14 days were over; a fashion influencer confined to home in Hong Kong posted to Instagram advice on how to cope.
Instant noodles, tinned luncheon meat and frozen dumplings may have a long shelf life but won’t keep you healthy during the coronavirus outbreak. Experts share their tips on healthy food to stock up with.
Instant noodles, tinned luncheon meat and frozen dumplings may have a long shelf life but won’t keep you healthy during the coronavirus outbreak. Experts share their tips on healthy food to stock up with.
To beat the coronavirus home quarantine, gyms are using apps and conferencing platforms such as Zoom to offer real-time group or individual workouts for their members, to keep them fit and healthy.
To beat the coronavirus home quarantine, gyms are using apps and conferencing platforms such as Zoom to offer real-time group or individual workouts for their members, to keep them fit and healthy.
Hongkonger Denise Tam, 36, has twice battled back courageously from lymphoma. She tells of overcoming her fears about cancer and how a change in her mindset helped boost her immune system.
Hongkonger Denise Tam, 36, has twice battled back courageously from lymphoma. She tells of overcoming her fears about cancer and how a change in her mindset helped boost her immune system.
Sarah Mersel struggled with binge eating for 10 years and lived mainly on junk food until yoga and switching to a wholesome plant-based diet transformed her life.
Sarah Mersel struggled with binge eating for 10 years and lived mainly on junk food until yoga and switching to a wholesome plant-based diet transformed her life.
Temperature checks, stepped-up cleaning, compulsory hand washing, using hand sanitiser – gyms in Hong Kong have stepped up hygiene measures and say members are returning to work out. Still, a doctor urges caution.
Temperature checks, stepped-up cleaning, compulsory hand washing, using hand sanitiser – gyms in Hong Kong have stepped up hygiene measures and say members are returning to work out. Still, a doctor urges caution.
A Hong Kong hospital doctor shares his fears and concern as he prepares for a stint on a coronavirus isolation ward. Leading as normal a life as possible has kept him sane so far, but that hasn’t stopped him from updating his will.
A Hong Kong hospital doctor shares his fears and concern as he prepares for a stint on a coronavirus isolation ward. Leading as normal a life as possible has kept him sane so far, but that hasn’t stopped him from updating his will.
Headspace, What’s Up, Dry Days, Catch It and Happify are smartphone health apps that can improve positivity and bring a greater peace of mind – especially useful for those spending more and more time at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
Headspace, What’s Up, Dry Days, Catch It and Happify are smartphone health apps that can improve positivity and bring a greater peace of mind – especially useful for those spending more and more time at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
K-pop band BTS will lose Kim Seok-jin, when he enlists for national service this year, while members of other groups are returning to the entertainment industry
K-pop band BTS will lose Kim Seok-jin, when he enlists for national service this year, while members of other groups are returning to the entertainment industry
During the coronavirus, YouTube star Emi Wong has been showing her fans how to keep fit at home. She talks about how she wasn’t always so healthy and how she transformed her lifestyle to overcome illness.
During the coronavirus, YouTube star Emi Wong has been showing her fans how to keep fit at home. She talks about how she wasn’t always so healthy and how she transformed her lifestyle to overcome illness.
Engaged Hong Kong martial artists Chris Cheng and Jennifer Tsang have put their wedding on hold as they bid to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. They tell how karate has helped them reach their fitness and relationship goals.
Engaged Hong Kong martial artists Chris Cheng and Jennifer Tsang have put their wedding on hold as they bid to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. They tell how karate has helped them reach their fitness and relationship goals.
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