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Essential oils have been used for thousands of years and have benefits for physical and mental health and well-being. Now they are being used to offer relief to cancer patients. Photo: Getty Images
Wellness

Explainer | Talking scents: aromatherapy’s benefits for mind and body

Aromatherapy using essential oils can relieve pain, lift spirits and soothe the digestive system, and is being used to treat side effects of cancer treatment.

Hong Kong property

Yoga centre to shut near world’s costliest shopping strip amid rent quibbles

Wellness

5 celebrities who changed their lives with weight loss surgery

Mental health

How to be mindful when you’re not in the mood

Practise mindfulness when you’re angry; you’ll be happier in the long run.

Mindfulness isn't always easy
Mindfulness isn't always easy
Dating

Got a Valentine’s Day first date? Here are the questions to ask to make a second date more likely

Remember: it’s not an interview!

Healthy eating

6 alternatives to soda that are better for your health

Make the most refreshing drinks out of ingredients you probably have at home.

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Healthy eating

6 easy steps to make perfect salad

Here are six steps to a refreshing, satisfying and beautiful meal.

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Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1074876758 Instagram Vegan Buddha Bowl with Pesto, Mushrooms and Veggies
Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1074876758 Instagram Vegan Buddha Bowl with Pesto, Mushrooms and Veggies
Health & Fitness

Hong Kong health care firms lead the way in Greater Bay Area integration

Health care is a vital part of Beijing’s goal to make the Greater Bay Area liveable for migrants. The inclusion of Hong Kong-based providers in the mainland’s insurance network is likely to spur cross-border flow of talent.

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Coronavirus pandemic

5 ways to improve your mental health during social distancing

Psychotherapist explains how social isolation, restrictions on activity, and limited contact with friends can increase the risk of depression

Mental health

10 philosophical novels to read in times of uncertainty

If you’re self-isolating, in quarantine, or social distancing due to the coronavirus, you probably have a lot of questions. These books may help.

Philosophical novels help use form questions about the world around us, and come to our own understanding
Mental health

6 tips for your mental health during self-isolation

The coronavirus has us self-quarantining, social distancing, and generally spending time alone. Here’s some advice to help you manage your emotional well-being.

Self-isolating can be draining, but there are ways to protect your mental health
Self-isolating can be draining, but there are ways to protect your mental health
Healthy eating

Keep calm and cook chicken soup while you self-isolate

This Japanese recipe is uber comforting, especially in these uncertain times

Physical Health

8 reasons to exercise outdoors

You may spend most of your day indoors self-isolating due to the coronavirus situation, but if you can get outside to exercise, you'll reap benefits for your physical and mental health. 

Physical Health

Why you shouldn’t pull an all-nighter, and how to deal if you have no choice

Sleep deprivation can be as dangerous as drinking alcohol, and can have a serious effect on your memory, mood and diet

The effects of an all-nighter can last far beyond the morning after
Coronavirus pandemic

How to stay healthy on flights amid the coronavirus epidemic

As Covid-19 continues to spread, here are 12 expert tips from medical professionals to help you avoid catching an infectious disease

Odds are your flight won't be this empty, so take these precautions to say safe.
Odds are your flight won't be this empty, so take these precautions to say safe.
Physical Health

Do I have conjunctivis?

You could have a highly contagious viral infection – here's when you need to call in sick.

Job hunting

When dating and job hunting rules unite

Whether you are looking for a life partner or a new professional path, there are rules that apply in both areas that make you more likely to achieve your goal

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Valentine’s Day date ideas, whatever your relationship status

Whether you're loved-up or flying solo, February 14 can be a day to celebrate
Whether you're loved-up or flying solo, February 14 can be a day to celebrate
Physical Health

10 gross habits that spread a virus

As the Wuhan coronavirus spreads far beyond China's borders to countries around the world, here are common tendencies to avoid.

Physical Health

The best way to protect against the coronavirus

There is no known cure for Covid-19, but this is one way to reduce the likelihood of infection.

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Travel Advice for Millennials

10 tips to avoid getting sick when travelling on a flight

Aeroplanes are famously dirty, but there are tricks to avoid the germs
Identity

How to ask someone’s pronouns without outing or offending them

The cisgender community needs to get used to owning their pronouns so that non-binary and non-cis individuals don’t feel singled out or pressured to explain why they don't go by he/she.

How to navigate the gender pronoun minefield
How to navigate the gender pronoun minefield
Healthy eating

A beginner’s guide to meal prep

Eat better, feel healthier, save money and time by learning how to batch-cook lunches and dinners ahead of time.

Healthy eating

5 New Year's food resolutions that have nothing to do with dieting

In 2020, we all vow to do better. Here's some inspiration as to how to tackle your approach to better eating in the year ahead

Physical Health

5 hangover cures from around the world

If you need some hints on how to get over the pain of the morning after the night before, these international dishes might just be the solution

Boozing always seems like a good idea, but if you're suffering the after-effects, these international cures can help.
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