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Reviews, tips and advices on how to stay on track to be the fittest, healthiest you.

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That superstar Lionel Messi will appear in Hong Kong in February is great news, but much more needs to be done to spread the message that participation by our youth is more important than simply spectating.

  • Unlike options that may aggressively break and restructure hair bonds, treatments with keratin – a protein already in the hair – nourish, strengthen and smooth
  • But the treatment is not without its risks: formaldehyde in some products can emit harmful fumes, with risks like eye irritation, breathing problems and skin reactions

The safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times, was called into question by a surprise finding from new research.

Hair loss affects millions worldwide and impacts one’s self-esteem – when it comes to treatment, non-invasive technologies are gaining traction over medication or surgery

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Pitch Perfect actress Rebel Wilson has revealed how she went from an estimated 111kg to 75kg during her ‘year of health’ in 2020 – and why she has put some of that weight back on.

Just juice and water? Some say a cleanse will do your body good. Some say it deprives your body of nutrients. We ask experts about the benefits and drawbacks.

Bioptic telescopic glasses are restoring vision to people where glasses fail, but no one has heard of the devices, and few doctors are referring patients for them, says optometrist Chris Palmer.

Covid-19 exacerbated the nursing shortage in Singapore, with a higher than usual number of foreign nurses leaving during the pandemic, the health minister said.

Cash, who will appear in the May 2024 issue of Sports Illustrated with six others, is a retired academic and mum of 3 who does campaigns for Peloton and ages gracefully without fad diets

Long gone are the drab vitamin pills of old: today’s sophisticated supplements promise science-based, targeted and sustainable solutions – but the funky colours and IG-ready packaging doesn’t hurt either

North West uses Drunk Elephant and Skkn by Kim, while Penelope Disick favours Dior and Charlotte Tilbury – but experts warn that it might be safer for children to skip formulations designed for adults

The latest trend to hit the high street sees traditional ingredients like saffron, turmeric, neem and ashwagandha married to modern approaches and formulations

Christie Brinkley is turning 70 on February 2, and says wearing sunscreen, maintaining a sense of adventure and being vegetarian have all helped her stay youthful and happy

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Pauly ‘DJ Pauly D’ DelVecchio Jr is reportedly raking in US$40,000 to US$60,000 per DJ set, while Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino is probably just happy to be out of prison for tax evasion

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his lesser-known girlfriend of a decade Heather Milligan were just spotted at the Kitz Race Party in Kitzbühel, Austria – here’s what we know about her

From China and Singapore agreeing to a visa-free travel deal from Lunar New Year to a pet lion cub in a luxury car, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Peptides are the hottest new treatment used by Hollywood stars, billionaire investor Christian Angermayer, and an 86-year-old who claims to be ‘physically immortal’ – but do they really work?

Samsung is looking to develop non-invasive glucose monitoring and continuous blood pressure checking, part of a push to put new health features in smartphones, watches and its upcoming Galaxy Ring.