An 80-year-old marathon runner, Year of the Snake monthly forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a cultural symbol of hard-working people in Asia to Chinese dining dos and don’ts, here are some Lifestyle stories you may have missed

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Thomas Derksen at around 140kg before his weight loss in 2019 and at 83kg in 2025. He lost weight by embracing a healthier lifestyle, focusing on balanced meals and regular exercise. Photo: Thomas Derksen

Published: 3:30pm, 31 Jul 2025Updated: 4:14pm, 31 Jul 2025

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1. He’s 80 and still running marathons. How does Olympian Jeff Galloway do it?

Galloway, who just turned 80, is now in training for his 237th marathon. Photo: Jeff Galloway

Jeff Galloway, whose Run-Walk-Run method has helped countless people take up endurance running, reveals how he trains and what he eats.

2. What’s the story behind the Good Morning towel, seen everywhere in Asia?

The Good Morning towel has become a cultural symbol of hard-working people in Asia, evoking nostalgia and inspiring modern interpretations and even artwork.

3. Is Year of the Snake’s seventh month lucky for you? Forecasts for all signs

How’s your luck in the Year of the Snake’s seventh month? Feng shui master Andrew Kwan gives his predictions for all 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs, including why it will be a good month career-wise for Monkeys and others. Photo: Shutterstock

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