Work-related stress can lead to burnout and depression if you are not careful; start by figuring out which of the eight causes of stress you are experiencing, and follow these expert tips.

The fruit has become fashionable for its textural resemblance to pulled meat, but research has found it is also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, and can help fight cancer and heart disease.

The health benefits of weight loss and a good diet are well known, and a recent study shows this includes mental health. Better nutrition and a lower body mass index improve mood and feelings of self worth.

Studies show that volunteering to help the community can reduce stress and help people lead a happier more productive life. We talk to three Hongkongers, who all agree that giving up time to help others has improved their own well-being.

When Christy Cheung, 34, was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2017 and underwent a mastectomy, her support network kept her positive. Cheung now supports other cancer patients thanks to a group she launched herself in February called Sharapy.

Colorectal cancer, liver cancer and stomach cancer kill thousands of people a year in Hong Kong, and many more worldwide; on World Digestive Health Day, start making the diet and lifestyle changes needed to minimise your risk of having them.

If parents express negative emotions too often, it may affect their children’s emotional and cognitive development. Research has shown that fathers’ mental health has a bigger effect on kids than that of their mothers.

Kim Kardashian and Bar Rafaeli are part of a celebrity contingent that have tried the facial, which uses a client’s own blood to rejuvenate his or her skin. However, this growing trend, which is banned in Singapore, comes at a risk.

A poor night’s sleep increases levels of beta-amyloid plaque and tau, which are both linked to Alzheimer’s. We share eight reasons you wake up in the night, and how to avoid it.

Gardening puts many people in a positive frame of mind, helps them relax, and gives them the chance to reconnect with nature – but at least some of that could be to do with a mood-boosting microorganism found in soil.

Whether it’s skating, bouncing on a trampoline or flying a plane, playing is vital to our well-being. Experts say play is as important as sleep for adults and is linked to increased creativity in solving problems.

Dr Timothy Sharp left clinical psychology to promote happiness and well-being. Now the Chief Happiness Officer at the Happiness Institute, he helps people overcome their fears and champions mental health charity Batyr.

Creative expression through pursuits such as painting, knitting or cooking can act like a natural antidepressant, boosting happiness and confidence. And don’t worry if you’re not a ‘right brainer’ – anyone can benefit.

Research has found that those who read regularly have higher levels of self-esteem and were better at coping with challenges. Readers says there is a sense of accomplishment, pride and self-worth when finishing a book.

Sex can be a great stress relief and releases hormones that help us relax and fall asleep. But you have to be proactive to achieve a good sex life.

Middle age can come with feelings of helplessness and loss of motivation and confidence. Taking up a hobby, learning a new skill or doing something creative can help people make new friends and reduce stress.

Adele, the Duchess of Cambridge, Nicole Kidman and Brad Pitt all suffer from eczema, an irritation for which there is no cure. Some sufferers have it in their genes, others get it from something that breaks the skin, such as ear piercings.

Whether it’s the sound of the waves, the sand between your toes, the vitamin D, or the colour of the water, studies show that a visit to the beach improves your well-being. From Shek O to Turtle cove, Hong Kong has plenty of beautiful beaches.

Experts give advice on power naps, vitamins, and what you should and shouldn’t do at lunchtime. Four out of 10 Hongkongers have sleep-related problems according to a study.

Singapore finance professional Prempal Hundal was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. He started exercising and watching his diet and is no longer pre-diabetic.

Three in every 100 people in Hong Kong suffers from depression. Yet in Asian society, depression is rarely talked about because of the shame associated with it. Admitting you have depression may harm your family’s reputation.

Searching the internet for your health symptoms can actually aid the process, according to these doctors, but you have to know where to look and what to believe.

With so many sights, sounds, smells and sensations competing for our attention, it can be a challenge for the brain to process everything at once. A study shows that a messy home raises levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, in women.

Emily Tan has stayed strong through all that life has thrown her. She exhibits what doctors call psychological hardiness – something that’s in us all. I chose to take charge of my emotions, says 33-year-old.

A 74-year-old who took up yoga, a 75-year-old who’s on the golf course and the tennis court every week – these elderly Hongkongers practise the active ageing a new study recommends. You can too – but talk to a doctor first.

Think of it as removing the proverbial mental leash – mindlessness gives your brain the chance to wander, giving room for creative thought. And it’s much easier than being mindful all the time.

If you don’t take care of your contact lenses and general eye health, it can lead to severe problems. Eye experts describe the worst mistakes and how you can avoid them.

Boot camps offer the chance to get fit with like-minded people, social and emotional support, incentives to persevere with your programme and positive reinforcement.

Doing something that is challenging or intimidating can have positive health benefits. Activities such as starting a new job, taking up a new hobby, and even visiting a new restaurant can boost your memory and creative thinking skills.

Rhythmic, creative activities such as pottery, painting and knitting, which deliver an ‘effort-based reward’ at the end, could alter your brain chemistry by boosting serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin, US researchers say.