Mindfulness training is growing in popularity in schools around the world, helping youngsters to be better equipped at handling difficult times. Children who are mindful have higher self-esteem and concentrate better.

Low libido doesn’t just affect a man’s emotional well-being, it can affect his partner and their relationship, too. Communicating with a partner is important when dealing with issues like this, as is seeking professional help.

Exams, bullying, a new school – there are many reasons children could be feeling stressed; in Hong Kong, violent street protests are an additional factor now. A psychiatrist explains what families can do to lower their stress.

Most of us know at least one person who’s struggling with their mental health. Reaching out to them can make a lot more difference than you think. Here are some useful tips on the best ways to show comfort and understanding.

UTIs are caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract, causing pain, incontinence, bleeding and sometimes nausea. The best way to treat them is with antibiotics, although some infections have shown resistance to medications.

Many people dread getting older, but there are ways to stay youthful and positive about ageing. Richard Au, 61, works out regularly, plays sports with friends and relishes new challenges.

Khloe Kardashian and Serena Williams famously worked out while pregnant, and studies suggest it improves baby’s neuromotor skills. Some mothers will need to consult a doctor before exercising.

As tasty as pumpkin or sunflower seeds, they are popular with people who follow the ketogenic diet, and can help lower cholesterol. The Philippines is the only country in Asia that grows the nuts to sell commercially.

Postpartum depression doesn’t just affect new mothers, but new fathers too, and more so than previously thought. This can lead to poor relationships between dads and their kids later on, so it’s important to get help early.

Drinking apple cider vinegar regularly keeps blood sugar levels stable, and helps with weight loss and reducing sugar cravings, recent studies found. Even so, doctors can’t come to a definitive conclusion about how effective it is.

Georgia Toon was overweight, and it affected her mental health. When the Hong Kong-based teacher chose mental wellness – exercise, good diet, enough sleep, social support – she lost 30kg and banished the blues.

We lose up to 8 per cent of our muscle mass each decade, starting from the age of 40, and this doubles at 70 years old, leading to a loss of strength and function. Loss of muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia) can be diagnosed with simple tests and there are ways to slow down or prevent the decline.

Trying to be happy all the time and masking feelings of fear or sadness can have long-term consequences on mental health. Here’s how to take a more balanced and realistic approach to being happy and accepting negative emotions.

Diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, Fiona Tang was determined to continue her qigong practice. Recent studies and some oncologists agree, saying that regular exercise has many benefits, as long as the calorie intake is kept up.

Science shows that having bright and fragrant blooms around your home can do wonders for your emotional well-being, and even aid recovery from surgery. So which flowers should you pick for a happiness-inducing arrangement?

Complaining might feel like a harmless way to relieve stress, but studies say if you do it often enough it may affect your physical health. We talk to a counselling psychologist on how to cut it out.

Intuition can be more effective in decision-making than an analytical approach, studies show. Hong Kong student Samantha Burns can relate to that. She calls intuition her ‘authenticity radar’.

Solitude can be good for us, research shows, because it helps reduce the intensity of daily life. People who spend time on their own and free of distractions have greater control over their emotions.

Coach and mentor Justine Campbell talks about the strength of vulnerability and not being afraid of failure. She recommends acknowledging and accepting problems, then disconnecting from them.

Social media is often blamed for fuelling some eating disorders, but it has also helped people who are recovering. While this is a good thing, experts caution it should not replace professional treatment.

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.