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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.

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  • Singapore-based banker Julianne Danielle Lim hit rock bottom after being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer and suffering hair loss from chemotherapy
  • She decided to prioritise sleep and positivity, and change her diet and workout routine, and her cancer is now in remission. She tells her story to help others

After feeling he ‘was going to die’, Singapore-based entrepreneur Dhruv Agarwala set out to lose weight and achieve Roger Federer’s physique. He shed 71kg through exercise, gym work and lifestyle changes.

Viewing art can produce the same feeling as falling in love – and it is one of many reasons you should go gallery-hopping, say experts. Take advantage of Hong Kong Art Week to see as much art as you can.

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Couples and experts describe the benefits of sleeping separately – it can be an indicator of great teamwork. Improved sleep quality mitigates against depression, anxiety, overthinking, even psychosis.

To play Wolverine, Hugh Jackman has had to bulk up and get shredded more than once in the last quarter-century. How does he do it? We take a look at his fitness routine and the diet he follows.

Ravi Chandra was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 51. Instead of medicine, the Hong Kong finance executive took up running. In the years since, he has competed in 29 races and set up a running club.

So you suffer from difficulty sleeping. Do you know a plant-based diet may help? Dietitians and health coaches explain why – and break down which fruit, vegetables and nuts best combat insomnia.

Runners who are too passionate or perfectionist are more prone to knee, foot or lower leg injuries. To avoid this, be more realistic about your expectations or limits, says a Hong Kong physiotherapist.

From a diet that Kim Kardashian claims helped her lose 27kg post-pregnancy to the fitness trainers she has worked out with, what the reality television star says she does to lose weight and stay fit.

A leading specialist in fertility preservation is devising a means to end menopause, with its physical and mental challenges for women, by removing ovarian tissue, freezing it and reimplanting it later.

The former Playboy model launched an account on the platform known for its adult content in 2022, but isn’t afraid to share sultry photos across all social media either

Bad dental hygiene could affect your brain health in the future, according to a study that says the risk of Alzheimer’s is 21 per cent higher in people with poor hygiene and gum disease.

On World Obesity Day, a doctor explains the benefits of eating foods that cause weight loss similar to medication like Ozempic but without side effects, such as berries, broccoli, spinach, beans and tofu.

Former Hong Kong lawyer May Lim, who quit her job to become a wellness coach, talks about her journey, including months of silent meditation in solitary retreats in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Gaining weight during Lunar New Year is common, and to lose it, aggressively dieting isn’t always the best long-term solution. Experts describe 10 ways to shed the kilos and keep them off.

A new study suggests that tai chi may help lower blood pressure in people at risk of developing hypertension more effectively than conventional aerobic exercise. Experts describe its benefits.

Chinese actress, writer and director Jia Ling shed over 50kg (110 pounds) during filming for her role in the hit movie YOLO. Afterwards the 41-year-old revealed the diet plan and other steps she followed.

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

Recent studies indicate statins, taken by 200 million people to lower cholesterol, can help stave off dementia, and a doctor recommends boosting this with a good diet and exercise.

Fans of the 36-hour monk fast include British prime minister Rishi Sunak. People who follow it say it improves digestion, mental clarity and sleep quality, and helps with weight loss and food cravings.

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

Bryan Johnson challenged some of the world’s most successful biohackers to enter his Rejuvenation Olympics. Two men on the contest’s leader board explain the lengths to which they go to reverse ageing.

With Jennifer Aniston as her role model, the toned and lean Jessie Lim talks about her weight-loss and fitness journey, in which she went from 85kg to 51kg in 14 months through diet and exercise.

Fapopo started painting at 80 and her colourful motifs adorn thousands of everyday objects. We visit the home of Hong Kong’s ‘Flower Granny’, who is often likened to Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.

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Speaking more than one language can delay dementia symptoms because it boosts what scientists call our cognitive reserve. The more you use a second or third language, the better, research shows.

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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So you already eat a plant food diet? Congratulations! Now make it even more healthy by following these guidelines from nutritionists to get the most benefit from the fruit and vegetables you eat.

Diagnoses of cancer – especially colorectal cancer – are increasing among under-50s, even as global cancer deaths decrease. Simple lifestyle and diet changes can offset that increased risk.

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?