Drinking wine in moderation – no more than two glasses a day – has many health benefits. It can help with mental health in the elderly and even prevent tooth decay.
New anxiety about sperm health among young American men is funding a whole crop of new fertility services from sperm freezing to home testing kits, but some doctors believe sperm freezing for the masses is overkill.
New anxiety about sperm health among young American men is funding a whole crop of new fertility services from sperm freezing to home testing kits, but some doctors believe sperm freezing for the masses is overkill.
Misophonia, or the ‘hatred of sounds’, can see perfectly ordinary people fly into a rage at every chew, tap, slurp, gurgle or whistle they hear. Unfortunately, there is no agreed-upon measurement or treatment of the problem.
Misophonia, or the ‘hatred of sounds’, can see perfectly ordinary people fly into a rage at every chew, tap, slurp, gurgle or whistle they hear. Unfortunately, there is no agreed-upon measurement or treatment of the problem.
Gardening puts many people in a positive frame of mind, helps them relax, and gives them the chance to reconnect with nature – but at least some of that could be to do with a mood-boosting microorganism found in soil.
Gardening puts many people in a positive frame of mind, helps them relax, and gives them the chance to reconnect with nature – but at least some of that could be to do with a mood-boosting microorganism found in soil.
A Post contributor, who has stage four pancreatic cancer, explains the benefits she found from attending a wellness centre in India.
A Post contributor, who has stage four pancreatic cancer, explains the benefits she found from attending a wellness centre in India.
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Sexual dysfunction in women is perfectly normal, and has a variety of causes; Asian and Middle Eastern women are more likely to experience it, but it can affect all women. Explore new ways to create desire with your partner.
Sexual dysfunction in women is perfectly normal, and has a variety of causes; Asian and Middle Eastern women are more likely to experience it, but it can affect all women. Explore new ways to create desire with your partner.
A flexible approach and cutting down on our meat consumption will help battle the threat of global warming – plus a plant-based diet is better for you.
You may not feel like looking for romance if your last relationship or marriage failed, but leave it a while and you probably will; experts offer tips on how to find love again.
Luisa Tam details humans’ deep bond with the loyal creatures, and urges against abandoning them as if they were disposable.
An outbreak of measles that has infected thousands of people across Asia and continues to spread is sparking concerns in Hong Kong about the preparedness of travellers, especially over the recent Easter holiday.
A study looked at how genetics affected body weight, compared it to a large database of people and scored each person. 10 per cent of adults with the highest scores were 25 times as likely to be severely obese than those with the lowest scores.
A study looked at how genetics affected body weight, compared it to a large database of people and scored each person. 10 per cent of adults with the highest scores were 25 times as likely to be severely obese than those with the lowest scores.
Thousands of Malaysian women are benefiting from Project Rose, a cervical cancer screening programme. Unlike the conventional Pap smear, it allows women to take a cell sample in the privacy of their own homes, and receive their test results by phone.
Thousands of Malaysian women are benefiting from Project Rose, a cervical cancer screening programme. Unlike the conventional Pap smear, it allows women to take a cell sample in the privacy of their own homes, and receive their test results by phone.
Critics say WHO recommendations fail to consider potential benefits of digital media. Agency also says infants less than one year old should spend at least half an hour every day on their stomachs.
Critics say WHO recommendations fail to consider potential benefits of digital media. Agency also says infants less than one year old should spend at least half an hour every day on their stomachs.
Whole Perfect Food is among 10 Chinese plant-based meat manufacturers and distributors featuring at Meat Fest in Shanghai on Saturday. The festival hopes to raise the profile of China’s plant-based meat manufacturers.
Whole Perfect Food is among 10 Chinese plant-based meat manufacturers and distributors featuring at Meat Fest in Shanghai on Saturday. The festival hopes to raise the profile of China’s plant-based meat manufacturers.
Even light exertions may slow down ageing of brain, reveals new report, proving even a little exercise helps. The results were based on activity-tracker data from 2,354 middle-aged adults, combined with participants’ brain scans.
Even light exertions may slow down ageing of brain, reveals new report, proving even a little exercise helps. The results were based on activity-tracker data from 2,354 middle-aged adults, combined with participants’ brain scans.
An Australian ballroom dancer and a Chinese Panamanian lover of Latin dancing combined their love of music and fitness to open Flye Dance Fitparty. Sessions are 55 minutes and include various musical genres, and are for young professionals who don’t like working out in the gym.
An Australian ballroom dancer and a Chinese Panamanian lover of Latin dancing combined their love of music and fitness to open Flye Dance Fitparty. Sessions are 55 minutes and include various musical genres, and are for young professionals who don’t like working out in the gym.
Sex therapists’ couches are becoming increasingly busy these days, and the clients ever younger, plagued with problems caused by things like social media, dating apps and pornography.
Sex therapists’ couches are becoming increasingly busy these days, and the clients ever younger, plagued with problems caused by things like social media, dating apps and pornography.
Frequently mistaken for being driven by a desire to look good, plastic surgery can also improve a person’s physical and mental health and even alleviate depression. But in many places, procedures still carry a certain taboo.
Frequently mistaken for being driven by a desire to look good, plastic surgery can also improve a person’s physical and mental health and even alleviate depression. But in many places, procedures still carry a certain taboo.
Blood serves many life-giving functions but it is important to keep it freely moving or risk dangerous clots. Several foods have been proven to maintain blood health and boost circulation, including cayenne pepper, onions and garlic.
Blood serves many life-giving functions but it is important to keep it freely moving or risk dangerous clots. Several foods have been proven to maintain blood health and boost circulation, including cayenne pepper, onions and garlic.
A mix of corporate greed and corruption is being blamed for a series of deaths linked to pharmaceutical giant Sanofi’s Dengvaxia vaccine, a mess that has shaken people’s trust in the country’s free immunisation programme, leading to a surge in measles cases.
A mix of corporate greed and corruption is being blamed for a series of deaths linked to pharmaceutical giant Sanofi’s Dengvaxia vaccine, a mess that has shaken people’s trust in the country’s free immunisation programme, leading to a surge in measles cases.
Surveys are one thing, but how much sex do people really have? Anthea Rowan invites round four friends, plies them with wine, and gets to the bottom of the matter – with more than one surprise on the way.
Surveys are one thing, but how much sex do people really have? Anthea Rowan invites round four friends, plies them with wine, and gets to the bottom of the matter – with more than one surprise on the way.
Recent studies have shown that long distance running puts an extra strain on the heart and even elite athletes can succumb to heart attacks. Experts advise having a health check-up before taking on a full marathon.
Recent studies have shown that long distance running puts an extra strain on the heart and even elite athletes can succumb to heart attacks. Experts advise having a health check-up before taking on a full marathon.
There are many things to be celebrated about sex after 60, such as having the time to play and explore, and all kinds of products exist to make it more comfortable on ageing bodies.
There are many things to be celebrated about sex after 60, such as having the time to play and explore, and all kinds of products exist to make it more comfortable on ageing bodies.
People eating 76g of red or processed meat per day had a 20 per cent higher risk of bowel cancer compared with those who ate 21g, study finds, with the risk increasing by 20 per cent with each extra slice of ham or rasher of bacon eaten.
People eating 76g of red or processed meat per day had a 20 per cent higher risk of bowel cancer compared with those who ate 21g, study finds, with the risk increasing by 20 per cent with each extra slice of ham or rasher of bacon eaten.