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A study suggests that high-fat dairy products, such as cheese, may lower dementia risk. Quality fats are crucial for brain health and function. Photo: Shutterstock

How much fat you should eat a day and why your brain needs it

Fat is vital, but it must be the right sort. Experts explain why that is, what the best foods to eat are, and how many grams you should eat.

9 Feb 2026 - 4:14PM

How much coffee to drink a day to get the most health benefits? Experts reveal

8 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM

How people like 70-year-old Chow Yun-fat keep pushing their endurance limits

10 Feb 2026 - 10:54AM

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 6-8

The last days of a designer book sale, a TCM cocktail experience, a dim-sum-inspired exhibition and more await Hongkongers this weekend.

6 Feb 2026 - 10:45AMvideocam

Check out the final days of bespoke art-book publisher Taschen’s biannual sale, one of five things to look forward to in Hong Kong this weekend. Photo: Karim Tabar

SCMP Highlights

Indian mother’s transformation, Hins Cheung’s stardom: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From tai sui rituals in the Year of the Horse to Hong Kong’s walking trend, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

5 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM

Walking saved him after son’s suicide. Now, his trail walk raises millions

Tony Bruno’s return to walking turned into Hong Kong’s Weez Walk, which raises funds for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

5 Feb 2026 - 3:20PM

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What is cancer ‘prehab’? How patients are getting a head start in recovery

On World Cancer Day on February 4, we look at how cancer prehabilitation helps patients recover more quickly and better handle treatment.

4 Feb 2026 - 12:46PMvideocam

Breast cancer survivor Christine Cosby explains how she built upper-body strength during prehabilitation before cancer treatment. Prehab empowers cancer patients with exercise, nutrition, and mental support, enhancing recovery and survival rates. Photo: YouTube/AACRNews

For these Hongkongers, walking isn’t just exercise – it’s therapy

For cancer survivors, walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of rehabilitation we learn on World Cancer Day.

6 Feb 2026 - 10:48AM

How mono or ‘the kissing disease’ may increase your risk for lupus, arthritis

The Epstein-Barr virus behind mono, which spreads through saliva, sits silently in the body but can reactivate.

3 Feb 2026 - 6:19PM

She lost 24kg in 7 months, then became a bodybuilding DJ. Here’s how

In 2006, Kiran Dembla collapsed from a blood clot in her brain. It kick-started a health transformation that completely changed her life.

31 Jan 2026 - 12:45PM

At her heaviest, Kiran Dembla weighed 76kg. She drastically cut her weight in seven months, before becoming a competitive body builder, DJ and mountaineer, proving it is never too late to chase dreams. Photos: Kiran Dembla

Why these common painkillers might be bad news for long distance runners

NSAIDs strain the kidneys, as does endurance running, and many race organisers advise against taking the anti-inflammatories during events.

31 Jan 2026 - 7:43AM

Taking NSAIDs for issues like knee pain while running long distances could be bad news for runners as the painkillers place additional strain on the kidneys, experts say. Photo: Shutterstock

Japanese-American, 60, who went viral saying it’s never too late to start over

Dana Nakagawa reinvented herself as a content creator and now posts videos on starting over, decluttering and her interpretation of ikigai.

2 Feb 2026 - 1:00PMvideocam

SCMP Highlights

Japan’s love for Chinese noodles; ‘unlucky’ chocolate: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From AI’s predictions for the Year of the Horse to an ‘unlucky’ chocolate mahjong set, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

29 Jan 2026 - 5:11PM

How do superagers stay so young? Genes can play a key role, study suggests

People in their 80s with high brain function are far less likely to carry the APOE4 gene than those showing mental decline, research finds.

28 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM

A team of scientists say “superagers” are likely to possess genetic advantages that reduce their dementia risk. Photo: Shutterstock

‘I fought back’: how Heather Mills took control of her health via her diet

Paul McCartney’s ex-wife Heather Mills reveals how a plant-based diet and later focus on low-fodmap foods have had huge impacts on her life.

28 Jan 2026 - 7:39PMvideocam

Heather Mills is an English entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist who heads VBites, a producer of meat and dairy alternatives, and No Bloat, which focuses on low-fodmap ready meals. Photo: Instagram/heathermillsofficial

Skydiving? It’s just another day for these retirement home residents

From skydiving to gardening, VR experiences offered to residents of US retirement homes are having positive effects on their quality of life.

27 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM

When dementia steals the right words, the ‘wrong’ ones speak volumes

Experts say dementia patients often lose the ability to communicate, but the metaphors they use can help carers better understand them.

26 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM

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How a vegan diet can help prevent and manage cancer, and the foods to focus on

Experts talk about the links between diet and disease and why one of the best reasons to eat a plant-based diet is to help prevent cancer.

25 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM

Plants contain phytochemicals, which fight harmful cell growth and reduce the risk of many types of cancer. Different coloured vegetables have different health-giving properties. Photo: Shutterstock

Explainer | What is ‘soft January’? New trend helps you start the year with less pressure

January means ambitious fitness and career goals for many of us. Wellness experts explain the ‘quiet reset’ alternative that’s catching on.

24 Jan 2026 - 7:41AM

Weight rebound after stopping Ozempic, Wegovy? Not necessarily, new data says

New research suggests that many people who stop using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic maintain their weight loss, countering previous studies.

23 Jan 2026 - 9:15PM

Guilty of doomscrolling? Meet the YouTube stars telling you to log off

On YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, influencers like Olivia ‘Unplugged’ Yokubonis and CatGPT are urging doomscrollers to unplug and reset.

23 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM

Are you stuck in a doomscrolling loop? Influencers like Olivia Unplugged and CatGPT say they can help you break the habit. Photo: Shutterstock

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 23-25

A huge wellness expo, a luxury pop-up bar, a reimagined classic holiday ballet and more await Hongkongers this weekend.

27 Jan 2026 - 11:05AMvideocam

The National Ballet of China will present “Chinese New Year”, a Chinese rendition of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”, at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on January 24 and 25.

He had cancer, she had a rare disorder. How two 85-year-olds came out on top

Bob and Fran German share how going vegan changed their lives and helps them keep fit, healthy, full of energy – and sniffle-free.

21 Jan 2026 - 6:43PMvideocam

‘Going analogue in 2026’: how letter writing is making a comeback

Letter writing and writing instruments are seeing a surge in interest as people look for space to reflect and build meaningful connections.

20 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM

The hidden benefits of common vaccines, including reduced dementia, heart risks

Flu, RSV, shingles, Covid and other vaccines have ‘off-target’ benefits for older adults, making them ‘key tools’ for healthy ageing.

19 Jan 2026 - 12:44PM

Various studies around the world have linked jabs for influenza, shingles, RSV and more to a lowered risk of diseases associated with ageing, prompting further research into what doctors call “off-target” benefits. Photo: Shutterstock

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