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How to age well

How to age well

Even before we’re born, the ageing process begins. We are all ageing, every minute, and will never be younger than we are right now. Learn from others, experts and successful agers, what you can do to maintain a strong body, mind and spirit, to slow the ageing process and add more years to your life -- and more life to your years.

Mobility becomes more important as you age, keeping you healthy, and staving off illness and dementia. Photo: Shutterstock

How mobility exercises can help you stay active and healthy as you age

Mobility exercises strengthen your muscles, increase your range of motion, and help you stay healthy in body and mind as you get older.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s ageing population needs purpose, not just medical care

11 Jan 2026 - 10:38AMvideocam

The benefits of boredom, from more creativity to better cognitive function

Often seen negatively, boredom is crucial for creativity and growth – so stop turning to your phone when you feel it coming on, experts say.

10 Jan 2026 - 7:49AM

Feeling bored? Experts say boredom boosts creativity, resets your nervous system and helps you assess if you need a change in life. Boredom also allows time to rest the brain and eyes and helps nurture development in young brains. Photo: Shutterstock

Bye-bye bags: 4 best under-eye patches for dark circles and wrinkles

Chanel, Augustinus Bader, Rare Beauty and 111Skin have patch-perfect solutions to dark circles, wrinkles and puffiness.

8 Jan 2026 - 6:00AM

Not just a Dry January alternative, the rise of non-alcoholic beers

Non-alcoholic or zero beers are a growing section of the drinks market and for many represent a stepping stone towards greater sobriety.

7 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM

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She broke Hong Kong powerlifting records. Now she’s battling bad health advice

Jaclyn Hei Tsang is on a mission to debunk online health myths and unfounded advice by setting the record straight on her Instagram page.

7 Jan 2026 - 4:43PM

Tsang in training in Stockholm, Sweden ahead of a competition in 2023.
Photo: instagram.com/jaclyn.tsang

At 82 and 70, married influencers show it’s never too late to go viral

Robert and May Leong have been posting online since 2022, with their quirky dance and comedy reels finding wide appeal.

5 Jan 2026 - 7:27PM

Can you achieve happiness? That depends on your philosophy

From the Ancient Greeks and Buddhists to Christian thinkers and positive psychologists, happiness has taken many forms.

3 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM

6 health and wellness tips for 2026 – keep things simple, sleep, move more

Experts reveal what simple health habits you should develop in 2026, from prioritising sleep to walking more to skipping wellness fads.

1 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM

Hikers at Dragon’s Back trail in Shek O, Hong Kong. Research shows walking is great for physical and mental health. Photo: Eugene Lee

Too cold to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest when the temperature drops

Stay warm in bed this winter with expert-approved tips on bedding, pyjamas and smart sleep solutions for cosy, uninterrupted nights.

30 Dec 2025 - 6:15PM

Stay warm on cold nights with expert bedding tips, from heated blankets to sleeping with fuzzy socks on. Photo: Shutterstock

Experts’ tips on safeguarding your brain health – one is being social

Maintaining good oral hygiene, regular exercise and increasing your social interactions can help prevent or delay the onset of dementia.

29 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM

Hong Kong’s wellness social clubs are redefining networking. Here’s how

Wellness social clubs in Hong Kong blend fitness and networking, offering the health-conscious a new way to connect beyond dinners and bars.

28 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM

What are the secrets to a long and healthy life? A longevity expert reveals

Bill Gifford shares diet, exercise and lifestyle tips on how to live to 100 and older, like Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest person at 116.

27 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM

Longevity expert Bill Gifford climbs stairs with a heavy rucksack. Low fitness, in terms of strength and cardiovascular capacity, “is a massive, massive risk factor for early death and disability”, he says. Photo: Bill Gifford

How laughter is good for your heart, immune system, pain – even if it’s fake

Studies show that laughter reduces stress, boosts immunity, heart health and even lowers pain – ‘it’s like you’ve taken pain medication’.

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Giggles and laughter, even when forced, can boost heart health, immunity and mood. Photo: Shutterstock

7 of the most popular health and wellness stories from 2025

Body transformations, scientific breakthroughs and weight-loss journeys are among your most-read health and wellness stories this year.

23 Dec 2025 - 12:45PM

Need to pass gas after eating? Why taking a short walk is so good for you

‘If you take 100 steps after each meal, you’ll live to 99,’ an ancient Chinese proverb says. Here is why a post-meal walk is so beneficial.

22 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM

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How this luxury Cambodian resort offers a yoga experience few others can match

Knai Bang Chatt, an eco-friendly seaside resort in Kep, left stressed-out Cathy Hilborn Feng feeling realigned from the inside out.

21 Dec 2025 - 12:15PMvideocam

Lana Yang (left), wellness manager at Knai Bang Chatt, and her friend and fellow yoga instructor Aimee Ortagus lead a class during a three-day yoga retreat at the seaside resort. Photo: Cathy Hilborn Feng

In top shape at 71, Singapore-based Swede helps people over 50 get stronger

Christer Ekberg started helping people keep fit after noticing that many people aged 50 and above gave up on fitness and physical strength.

21 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM

Why Hong Kong’s first pro female MMA fighter now battles for women’s health

Wellness entrepreneur Tricia Yap is helping reshape women’s health by focusing on areas like precision training and lifestyle medicine.

18 Dec 2025 - 12:50PMvideocam

Listening to music can lower dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study says

Research shows how listening to music can both lower dementia risk and improve cognitive areas like memory, attention and problem-solving.

15 Dec 2025 - 7:15PMvideocam

Want to boost brain health? A study suggests regular music listening may cut dementia risk by 39 per cent. Photo: Shutterstock

Fame and celebrity

Dick Van Dyke turns 100: 5 things to know about the Mary Poppins star

We look back on what the actor – best known as chimney sweep Bert in Mary Poppins – has said about Walt Disney, James Bond and the key to ageing gracefully.

13 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM

Dick Van Dyke has written the book 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life. Photo: @paradigmtalentagency/Instagram

How does humming help you reduce stress? Expert tips on yogic breathing

Humming stimulates the vagus nerve and has other health benefits, and is the base of the yogic breathing technique ‘humming bee breath’.

13 Dec 2025 - 7:52AMvideocam

How a nap helps you power through the day and why you should set your alarm

An afternoon catnap lasting from 10 to 30 minutes can leave you refreshed and recharged, and even strengthen your mental health over time.

11 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM

She’d make excuses to skip running club. Now she’s smashed the 6 big marathons

Sophia Leung didn’t start running until her 40s and even then she wasn’t keen. Six world major marathons later and running is her ‘medicine’.

10 Dec 2025 - 3:25PM

Sophia Leung finishes the Nagoya Women’s Marathon in Japan in 2023, a race she has completed twice. She tells the Post how she used to make excuses to skip running, but not any more. Photo: courtesy of Sophia Leung

Should you eat more fibre? How much you need and what foods are full of it

Fibre offers benefits from improved digestion to better heart health – but think twice before going all out on ‘fibermaxxing’.

8 Dec 2025 - 12:13PM

Protein-enhanced products have been trending for years, but the number of new products promoted with high or added fibre has seen a big uptick of late. On social media, this has helped boost “fibermaxxing”. Photo: Shutterstock

Style Edit: Noble Panacea has landed in Hong Kong – meet CEO Céline Talabaza

The brand recently opened a flagship counter at Hong Kong’s Lane Crawford and launched the groundbreaking Absolute Peptide8 Night Serum.

22 Dec 2025 - 12:22PM

How does 71-year-old yoga teacher look so much younger than her age?

From waking up with the sun to having lemon water to start her day, Argie Ligeros shares her secrets for ageing well.

7 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM

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