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When Hongkonger Alfred Yu (centre) retired, he took up a number of activities, including teaching tai chi with fans. He says retirement allowed him to explore new possibilities, develop different skills and share them freely with others. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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How to stay happy in retirement? 67-year-old chooses active, exciting life

‘Retirement doesn’t mean resting,’ says Hong Kong-based Alfred Yu, who leads running and cycling tours, and teaches tai chi and painting.

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What’s really causing your cold feet? A doctor explains possible issues

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How to start running? 4 expert tips to get you going at ‘your pace’

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Want to brighten up your work and life? Try expressing your gratitude

Voicing your gratitude daily, writing it down in a journal, or finding a ‘gratitude buddy’ can train your brain to look for the positive in anything.

To cultivate gratitude in the workplace, a team leader can begin a staff meeting by expressing gratitude for what went well in the last week, one expert says. Photo: Shutterstock
To cultivate gratitude in the workplace, a team leader can begin a staff meeting by expressing gratitude for what went well in the last week, one expert says. Photo: Shutterstock
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Want to get closer to someone? Take a walk with them - here’s why

Shared physical activities like walking, hiking, dancing or playing a sport together help individuals connect on a symbolic level, experts say.

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Is your dog or cat ruining your sleep? Experts on bed-sharing pros and cons

Many owners emotionally benefit from their pet sharing their bed, but they can disrupt sleep – sometimes without their humans’ knowledge.

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Want to help prevent dementia? Learn new activities to boost the brain

Don’t rely on sudoku to keep your mind fit. Make new friends, visit different places and learn new things to really challenge your brain.

Keeping your brain active and challenged by doing new things - such as learning a new musical instrument - can help stave off dementia. Photo: Shutterstock
Keeping your brain active and challenged by doing new things - such as learning a new musical instrument - can help stave off dementia. Photo: Shutterstock
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend June 13-15

From a music festival to a fashion pop-up to a sound therapy course to sipping wine paired with music, our picks for your Hong Kong weekend.

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A stroke at 31 left her not wanting to go out. How she got her life back

Kandi Schmitz was afraid of leaving the house or exercising after a stroke during a 5km run. Now she’s back training for a half marathon.

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Ignoring signs of a mini stroke means trouble later on, doctors say

Doing nothing if you have a mini stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) puts you at risk of a bigger one later on, and of having dementia.

Even after having trouble calling her dog, and feeling numbness in her hand, Kristin Kramer did not realise she was having a ministroke, and did not seek immediate help. Photo: Shutterstock
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From ‘cancer man’ at 35 to Ironman less than 2 years later, how he did it

To lose weight after gaining nearly 20kg after blood cancer treatment, Indian policeman Nidhin Valsan set his sights on his first triathlon.

Cancer survivor Nidhin Valsan finishes the 1.9km-long swimming leg of the Ironman 70.3 Goa competition in 2022. Photo: Nidhin Valsan
Cancer survivor Nidhin Valsan finishes the 1.9km-long swimming leg of the Ironman 70.3 Goa competition in 2022. Photo: Nidhin Valsan
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Women’s longevity, heart health and more in focus at Hong Kong summit

Medical gaslighting, AI-driven tools also among topics to be examined by experts at the inaugural Women’s Health in Focus: A Global Summit.

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Colon cancer survival rates soar with regular exercise, study shows

New study suggests exercise coaching should be a new standard of care for treating colon cancer patients, with benefits rivalling some drugs.

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Are you better off single? It halves dementia risk, study finds

Widowed, divorced and never-married individuals in a US study had roughly 50 per cent or lower dementia risk compared with married people.

There are many health benefits to being in a happy marriage, but a new study from Florida State University found that unmarried people are less likely to develop dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Photo: Shutterstock
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7 common pet allergy myths debunked, about fur, saliva, dander and more

Do your eyes get itchy or start watering whenever you are near pets? Separate fact from fiction with these 7 myth busters.

Having a pet can trigger allergies, but not in the ways many people think. Photo: Shutterstock
Having a pet can trigger allergies, but not in the ways many people think. Photo: Shutterstock
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No time for daily exercise? Weekend warrior workouts just as good

Intense exercise 2 or 3 times a week can be just as beneficial for your health as shorter daily workouts, researchers have found.

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How to age well? Avoid middle-aged spread with good diet, doctors say

Research from Europe and the US highlights how diet and lifestyle choices in our forties and fifties affect our risk of illness as we age.

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He was one of the world’s most successful surfers. Then came a brain tumour

Jeremy Flores was diagnosed with a brain tumour in his early 30s. Many surgeons considered it inoperable. Yet Olympic glory was to follow.

(FILES) French surfer Jeremy Flores raises his arms as he competes in the finals of the men’s championship tour ninth stage of the World Surf League on October 11, 2019 in Capbreton, southwestern France. Europe’s most prized surfer, Jeremy Flores, stepped away from competitive surfing in 2021, only months before a shock tumor diagnosis, which he reveals today in a documentary titled “Dos au mur” (back against the wall). (Photo by GAIZKA IROZ / AFP)
(FILES) French surfer Jeremy Flores raises his arms as he competes in the finals of the men’s championship tour ninth stage of the World Surf League on October 11, 2019 in Capbreton, southwestern France. Europe’s most prized surfer, Jeremy Flores, stepped away from competitive surfing in 2021, only months before a shock tumor diagnosis, which he reveals today in a documentary titled “Dos au mur” (back against the wall). (Photo by GAIZKA IROZ / AFP)
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Why getting a dog early in a child’s life could spare them from eczema

Children who are genetically prone to eczema, an itchy skin condition, are less at risk if exposed to a dog early in life, a study suggests.

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How tiny pacemaker could improve treatment for newborns, adults

Just 3.5mm long, the dissolvable device, developed for newborns with congenital heart defects, could make cardiac stimulation much safer.

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A stroke at 21? How this survivor recovered and now empowers others

Molly Buccola was young and fit when a blood clot in her brain caused a stroke. Now her podcast helps other survivors learn and grow.

Molly Buccola had a stroke in 2005 when she was only 21. Now, she helps stroke survivors worldwide share wisdom they have learned from their own stroke experiences, through her non-profit organisation and podcast, Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke. Photo: Courtesy of Liam Pickhardt/American Heart Association
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Why SkinnyTok TikTok trend and others glorifying thinness are so bad

Young women and girls are far more likely to suffer from illnesses like anorexia and bulimia as social media pushes thinness, experts say.

The percentage of people worldwide who have had some kind of eating disorder during their lives rose from 3.5 per cent in 2000 to 7.8 per cent in 2018, a timeframe that captures the rise of social media. Photo: Shutterstock
The percentage of people worldwide who have had some kind of eating disorder during their lives rose from 3.5 per cent in 2000 to 7.8 per cent in 2018, a timeframe that captures the rise of social media. Photo: Shutterstock
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend June 6-8

From the ultimate celebration of cocktails to ballet, Thai massage and a Lane Crawford pop-up, our picks for your Hong Kong weekend.

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Does your pet have allergies? How you can tell and what to do to help

Allergies can be a problem in pets, caused by things like pollen, dust, mould, chemicals and food. Vets give advice on how to treat them.

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Microplastics in food and drinks cause liver damage, study finds

Studies suggest a person may ingest 40,000 to 10 million plastic particles a year – causing glucose intolerance, injury to organs like liver.

Studies estimate that a person may ingest around 40,000 to 50,000 microplastic particles a year through food and drinks, with some estimating exposure to be as high as 10 million particles per year, researchers warn. Photo: Shutterstock
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