‘A feeling she can’t process’: Hong Kong dad on helping child with mental health
Alex Bowen, a father of two, saw how the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic impacted his own children. He supports a digital toolkit of information for parents about children’s mental health launched by a Hong Kong group.
How antidepressants, sleeping pills and other drugs raise dementia risk
Taking common drugs, including antidepressants, antihistamines and sleeping pills, for as little as 60 days can affect memory, cognitive ability and spatial awareness by disrupting the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Taking common drugs, including antidepressants, antihistamines and sleeping pills, for as little as 60 days can affect memory, cognitive ability and spatial awareness by disrupting the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
5 ways an expat became fitter, healthier and happier than ever in Malaysia
Never much one for sports or spirituality, Lise Poulsen Floris has transformed her body and mind in three years in Malaysia. Here are her tips for becoming fitter, healthier and happier.
Never much one for sports or spirituality, Lise Poulsen Floris has transformed her body and mind in three years in Malaysia. Here are her tips for becoming fitter, healthier and happier.
‘My daughter is dead?’ Autistic teen’s devastated dad is on a mission
Jonathan Scott-Lee’s bond with his 16-year-old daughter, who died by suicide in April, was all the stronger as they were both autistic. The neurodiversity champion explains what needs to change.
Jonathan Scott-Lee’s bond with his 16-year-old daughter, who died by suicide in April, was all the stronger as they were both autistic. The neurodiversity champion explains what needs to change.
Explainer | Headaches, stiff neck? Maybe you have a brain aneurysm. What to look out for
While most brain aneurysms are asymptomatic if they have not ruptured, people with symptoms like severe headaches and a stiff neck should seek medical attention immediately, a neurologist says.
While most brain aneurysms are asymptomatic if they have not ruptured, people with symptoms like severe headaches and a stiff neck should seek medical attention immediately, a neurologist says.
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Hong Kong’s efficient transport system and robust health service look particularly rosy when viewed from the UK, where everyone from nurses to railway workers seem to be on strike.
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Music, health and inclusion centre stage at Hong Kong’s Summer Festival
Music meets wellness and inclusion at the one-day Summer Festival, with music from General Achlin Achlino & the Captains and Chanka, and wellness vibes from Body.Nature.Mind. and bodybuilder Ken Hon.
Mirror’s Keung To raises awareness of HPV by starring in short film about it
The Distance to HPV on YouTube, starring Keung To of Hong Kong boy band Mirror and actor Mak Pui-tung, aims to raise awareness of human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted infection that can cause cancers.
The Distance to HPV on YouTube, starring Keung To of Hong Kong boy band Mirror and actor Mak Pui-tung, aims to raise awareness of human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted infection that can cause cancers.
‘She said I should just kill myself’: Hong Kong teacher with rare condition
Julie Aswani’s rare joint and muscle condition has caused her a life of pain, difficulty and discrimination, but she has come through stronger and now wants to help others like her in Hong Kong.
Julie Aswani’s rare joint and muscle condition has caused her a life of pain, difficulty and discrimination, but she has come through stronger and now wants to help others like her in Hong Kong.
How brown noise can help with ADHD and let your newborn sleep better
Brown noise is a random mixture of frequencies slightly lower pitched than for white or pink noise. The sound relaxes and improves the focus of people with ADHD and anxiety, and helps babies get back to sleep.
Brown noise is a random mixture of frequencies slightly lower pitched than for white or pink noise. The sound relaxes and improves the focus of people with ADHD and anxiety, and helps babies get back to sleep.
‘It became a holistic experience’: millennials and the modern pilgrimage
Millennials and younger people appear to be taking more ‘praycations’, spiritual holidays, where they visit places of worship but add in elements of a luxury trip as well.
Millennials and younger people appear to be taking more ‘praycations’, spiritual holidays, where they visit places of worship but add in elements of a luxury trip as well.
How anxiety and depression raise the risk of 29 physical health conditions
Anxiety and depression can increase the risk of developing one or more of 29 physical conditions, from heart disease to diabetes, bacterial infections and circulatory diseases, according to a recent study.
Anxiety and depression can increase the risk of developing one or more of 29 physical conditions, from heart disease to diabetes, bacterial infections and circulatory diseases, according to a recent study.
How astronauts’ immune systems are compromised while in space
Astronauts’ immunity to infection is reduced while in space, and a new study shows how: genes in their white blood cells that govern the release of antibodies change their behaviour.
Astronauts’ immunity to infection is reduced while in space, and a new study shows how: genes in their white blood cells that govern the release of antibodies change their behaviour.
He’s helping Hong Kong’s most vulnerable fix the dangers in their homes
Andy Wong, founder of home repair services platform Papabo, has now launched PapaCare, which provides free critical home repairs for Hong Kong’s elderly and disadvantaged people.
Andy Wong, founder of home repair services platform Papabo, has now launched PapaCare, which provides free critical home repairs for Hong Kong’s elderly and disadvantaged people.
Explainer | Synaesthesia: how ‘hearing’ colours and ‘tasting’ sounds helps artists
Singers from Kanye West to Paul McCartney, and artists including Vincent van Gogh and David Hockney, have used their ability to ‘hear’ colours and ‘taste’ sounds to their advantage in their creative work.
Singers from Kanye West to Paul McCartney, and artists including Vincent van Gogh and David Hockney, have used their ability to ‘hear’ colours and ‘taste’ sounds to their advantage in their creative work.
Grandma, 77, adds boxing to yoga and mahjong after double mastectomy
After a double mastectomy, Catherine Leung punches up her health through boxing sessions, walks more than 10,000 steps a day, practises yoga, plays mahjong – and has a positive attitude to life.
After a double mastectomy, Catherine Leung punches up her health through boxing sessions, walks more than 10,000 steps a day, practises yoga, plays mahjong – and has a positive attitude to life.
China’s ‘unprecedented’ PLA rules, Taylor Swift’s tour: 7 highlights of the week
From Taylor Swift’s shows in Singapore upsetting Southeast Asian fans to the social lives of top PLA officers in China, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
From Taylor Swift’s shows in Singapore upsetting Southeast Asian fans to the social lives of top PLA officers in China, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Why sunscreen is still the best protection against skin cancer
Skin cancer cases are increasing as we live longer. Melanoma is the deadliest kind, but is largely preventable with the right precautions, starting with the use of sunscreen. Experts explain which types to use.
Skin cancer cases are increasing as we live longer. Melanoma is the deadliest kind, but is largely preventable with the right precautions, starting with the use of sunscreen. Experts explain which types to use.
Ex-Miss Hong Kong Lisa-Marie Tse is a nurse (again) raising cancer awareness
Prostate cancer awareness videos on Facebook, starring Miss Hong Kong winner Lisa-Marie Tse, and real-life doctors, explain why detecting and treating the disease early is crucial.
Prostate cancer awareness videos on Facebook, starring Miss Hong Kong winner Lisa-Marie Tse, and real-life doctors, explain why detecting and treating the disease early is crucial.
Explainer | Everything you need to know about yoga, and which style suits your needs
With International Day of Yoga falling on June 21, two Hong Kong yogis describe 9 yoga styles and how they benefit your physical and mental health, so you can choose the one that suits you.
With International Day of Yoga falling on June 21, two Hong Kong yogis describe 9 yoga styles and how they benefit your physical and mental health, so you can choose the one that suits you.
Can lack of sleep raise dementia risk? Yes, studies say, with one exception
A lack of sleep is linked with greater dementia and Alzheimer’s risk later in life, while using sleeping tablets also increases the risk of cognitive decline. But it’s not all bad news.
A lack of sleep is linked with greater dementia and Alzheimer’s risk later in life, while using sleeping tablets also increases the risk of cognitive decline. But it’s not all bad news.
