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UK Shyam broke Singapore’s 100-metre sprint record in 2001 and held it until 2023. At 49, he continues to sprint “to live independently and remain cognitively healthy” as he ages. Photo: msft.collective
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He was once Singapore’s fastest man. Here’s how he lives a happy, healthy life

UK Shyam held Singapore’s 100-metre sprint record for 22 years. Now 49, he shares how he continues to look to improve his health span.

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Women who eat lots of ultra-processed food at more risk of precancerous polyps

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What are the best supplements? Expert advice on what works and what doesn’t

Food and Drinks

TCM gets a delicious, Insta-worthy makeover in food and drink

At these gelato and cocktail places in Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur, traditional Chinese medicine is the secret ingredient for their success.

Springtime Pomelo is a TCM-inspired drink at Que Tang Yu Fang in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which blends traditional Chinese medicine with modern flavours. Photo: Instagram/quetangyufang_my
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How to live to 100? Tips from Blue Zone pioneer on how to boost longevity

Learn to cook, give white rice a chance – cookbook author Dan Buettner gives advice based on his research into the longest-living communities.

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‘Global public action’ needed on ultra-processed foods, warn experts

Experts urge action against aggressive marketing and call for food label warnings on ultra-processed foods as their consumption increases.

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He lost over 40kg in 7 months after pandemic food binge led to panic attack

Meir Ben Tovim used food as a coping mechanism during the pandemic and topped the scales at 126kg. Here’s how he’s now at peak fitness.

Meir Ben Tovim at 126kg (left) in 2020 and 85kg in June 2021. He describes how he lost 41kg in seven months and now does strength training, running and Hyrox. Photos: Instagram/run_with_me_ir
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What is a fast metabolism, and does it gradually slow down as you age?

Your metabolism is affected by lifestyle, your gut biome and even muscle mass. Age does have an impact, but not in the way you might think.

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Singaporean executive lost 19kg in 7 months after health wake-up. How?

Bad diet, lack of exercise and menopause onset saw Terri Cheong’s weight hit 83kg. Now she’s lighter, stronger and more confident.

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What is the Green Mediterranean diet and is it your brain’s best ally?

The plant-focused Green Mediterranean diet delivers even more brain benefits than the regular Mediterranean diet, experts say.

The Green Mediterranean Diet maintains the same foundation as the Mediterranean Diet but incorporates more polyphenol-rich foods, such as green tea, walnuts. Photo: Shutterstock
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79-year-old influencer lost 30kg and has bone density of a 20-year-old. How?

Resistance training helped Joan MacDonald drop her weight and massively reduce her risk of osteoporosis and breaking bones.

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Joan MacDonald took up her daughter Michelle’s challenge to overhaul her lifestyle, dropping from 90kg at the age of 70 (left) to 59kg at 79. Resistance training played a key part. Photo: Joan MacDonald
Food and Drinks

A guide to essential ingredients for every solar term, from Chef Tam’s Seasons

The wisdom of the 24 solar terms is making a comeback – here’s what to eat to align your diet with the changes in weather, from ginseng to leek.

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Signs your child is addicted to junk food and 8 ways to help them

Recognising the warning signs of junk food addiction in children is vital. Here are eight ways you can help them make healthier choices.

Food and Drinks

From the Amalfi Coast to MasterChef, Italy’s colatura di alici brings the zing

Originally from the Amalfi Coast, colatura is made from anchovies that are cured in salt to produce a strong, distinctive flavour.

Anchovies are salted and cured to make the flavour-enhancing sauce colatura di alici. Photo: Handout
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‘Planetary health diet’ could stop 15 million deaths a year, climate disaster

Global shift to healthier, mainly plant-based diets could save millions of lives and avert the worst effects of climate change, report says.

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The EAT-Lancet report’s proposed “planetary health diet” centres on grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, and also suggests that to improve human health while also reducing global warming, it is a good idea for people to eat only one serving each of animal protein and dairy per day while limiting red meat to about once a week. Photo: Shutterstock
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How Ozempic and GLP-1 meds are reshaping wellness resort offerings

As more people turn to GLP-1s to manage their health and weight, wellness resorts are fine-tuning their offerings to support users.

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What is ‘volume eating’? The new weight-loss hack that’s trending online

Volume eating involves consuming high-volume, low-calorie foods that help you feel fuller. While it can help, experts advise caution.

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Losing your hair? Why that might be and how to stop it – and even regrow it

Male or female, there are many reasons why your hair could be falling out, from hormones to what you eat to too much stress.

There are many types of hair loss and a variety of causes, with stress, diet and age as key factors. Photo: Shutterstock
Good Schools Guide

Learning to eat well: Hong Kong schools are putting nutrition first

Schools are taking onboard Unesco guidelines emphasising the importance of providing healthy meals and teaching good eating habits.

Artificial intelligence

Opinion | AI-enhanced nutrition must enhance our agency, not undermine it

Artificial intelligence is powering a nutrition revolution in Asia. To ensure public trust, innovation must put consumers at the forefront.

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She lost 30kg with help from an online coach. How did she do it?

Ashanthi Nandika, 37, tried the keto and low-carb diets but kept putting weight lost back on. Now she weighs 55kg and can eat what she wants.

Ashanthi Nandika at 85kg (left) before she started seeing online fitness trainer Sheikh Nadir Siddiquee in 2023, and now (right) weighing 55kg. Photo: Ashanthi Nandika
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Don’t drink enough water? 9 side effects you should know about

Not drinking enough water can affect you in many surprising ways beyond just thirst and headaches. Two doctors spell out the details.

Not drinking enough water can lead to prematurely ageing skin. Photo: Shutterstock
Consumers

Opinion | How Asian consumers are driving a revolution in healthier food choices

The change appears to be more than a passing fad, not least because innovators are tailoring solutions to the Asian diet.

Wellness

New study finds alarming trends in teen health. How to fix them?

Teens are increasingly caught up in habits that place them at risk of obesity, diabetes, poor mental health and more as adults, study says.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Lifestyle fixes can curb doubling of liver cancer cases by 2050: Hong Kong experts

Lancet Commission study also says measures such as raising alcohol prices and calorie labelling can reverse projected number of cases.

The Lancet Commission on liver cancer study found that by 2050, about one in three liver cancer cases will be caused by alcohol use and fatty liver, up from 26 per cent in 2022. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

45% of Hong Kong’s needy will eat less, buy lower-quality food over prices: poll

NGO project manager says nutrition is first thing to be sacrificed when financially struggling residents face high food prices.

An academic has said the global food supply system is under immense stress, with climate change and conflicts threatening the price, quality and quantity of goods. Photo: Jelly Tse
How to age well

10 stars over 80 who are ageing beautifully, from Helen Mirren to Martha Stewart

For celebrities like Priscilla Presley, Sophia Loren and Jane Fonda, age appears to be just a number – so what are their beauty secrets?

Wellness

Should you monitor your blood sugar level, even if you aren’t diabetic?

Experts reveal how monitoring your blood sugar, in moderation, may help avoid spikes linked to intense hunger, cravings and even poor sleep.

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