The world’s largest and fastest growing international health and beauty retailer AS Watson Group opened its 15,000th store, in Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday

With fewer options, you are less likely to overeat or to overstress

The recent death of a primary schoolteacher highlights the pressure that many now face in the education system, where there’s little time for personal care and building relationships.

Hong Kong citizens suffering from dementia could reach 300,000 within the next 15 years. The question as to who will care for these individuals presents a serious problem.

Creative expression through pursuits such as painting, knitting or cooking can act like a natural antidepressant, boosting happiness and confidence. And don’t worry if you’re not a ‘right brainer’ – anyone can benefit.

The city has recorded a five-year high of 20 measles cases so far this year, five of which involve airport and airline staff.

The Wim Hof Method allows you to operate efficiently under high stress by using breathing as you do when relaxed. Practitioners believe it reduces infection, and heals chronic medical conditions and psychological problems.

A new report from the American Academy of Paediatrics suggests introducing peanut-based foods before an infant’s first birthday, even as early as four months – a shift from previous guidance.

The dawn of the DNA test raises the spectre of data hackers stealing the innermost secrets of your very being. And with Asian demand building the industry into a US$50 billion behemoth, that spectre is growing ever larger.

While HIV is no longer a death sentence for those able to afford antiretroviral drug treatment, it remains so for millions of people unable to access these medicines.

When we eat, we feed the bacteria in our digestive system, and they produce substances both beneficial and harmful; new research supports the idea that these microorganisms in the gut play a role in all sorts of diseases.

The humble brew is full of antioxidants and health benefits for the mind, body and soul, as tea experts at Tafelgut and Inari reveal

In a city where decent care facilities for the elderly are in short supply, the good practices at Chuk Lam Ming Tong Care and Attention Home for the Aged have drawn staff of around 100 social welfare organisations to visit and learn.

A blueberry and vanilla facial, outdoor pool and limousine service and pet butler are among the delights for your furry friends

A cartoon strip can effectively satirise ‘pre-existing conditions’ when symptoms start the previous day, but for many, it’s the health care system that’s the joke

Converts to the plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyle need to consider their options

Research shows that finger-pointing promotes a tendency to conceal mistakes and spread gossip, and creates a reluctance to take up responsibility. Mature societies value accountability, but on the understanding that human error is inevitable.

Just reading this article may have triggered a bout of yawning, but scientists are still trying to work out their role and whether empathy plays a part in how people and animals can ‘catch’ a yawn.

There are many things to be celebrated about sex after 60, such as having the time to play and explore, and all kinds of products exist to make it more comfortable on ageing bodies.

Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin found the carcinogenic material, which was widely used for insulation and fireproofing in construction before it was banned in Hong Kong over 30 years ago.

Sexual, physical and mental abuse, betrayal and poor parenting are the main causes of estrangement in families. An expert recommends reconnection, but only if any abuse has stopped and everyone is ready for it.

No one said it would be easy, but it is possible

Using high-THC marijuana daily is especially bad for mental health, but all cannabis has some effect, report says. In 11 European cities or regions, one in five new cases of psychosis were associated with daily use of the drug.

Hong Kong’s Yama Foundation teaches yoga to children and adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses who might otherwise not get to practise it at all. Since 2016, it has provided more than 450 free classes to 900 people.

Singer and vegan Ariana Grande is under fire for promoting a Starbucks coffee that uses eggs and a vegan blogger Rawvana was spotted eating fish … How could they?

China will need 30 times its current outsourced manufacturing capacity for biological drugs, according to Chris Chen Zhisheng, CEO of Wuxi Biologics, its largest drugs development and manufacture outsourcing company.

Some Canadian mothers are turning to Facebook to promote and discuss the use of pot when parenting. They say it helps them be more patient with their children. Doctors don’t agree.

Everyone’s hair is different: the shades, shapes, length, texture. But what is the purpose of hair, and how should we best take care of it? Find out how your lifestyle can change the way your locks look.

We tried three classes, and each time we left feeling more energised and less stressed