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A programme that uses nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation as therapy for type 2 diabetes will launch in Hong Kong in October, claiming most of those taking part will be able to reduce, or even stop, using insulin after the first weekend.
A programme that uses nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation as therapy for type 2 diabetes will launch in Hong Kong in October, claiming most of those taking part will be able to reduce, or even stop, using insulin after the first weekend.
Injustice, violence, the patriarchal exercise of power – 10-day festival offers a space to discuss serious issues but also a chance to reconnect; talks and workshops run the gamut from self-confidence to mother-in-law problems.
Injustice, violence, the patriarchal exercise of power – 10-day festival offers a space to discuss serious issues but also a chance to reconnect; talks and workshops run the gamut from self-confidence to mother-in-law problems.
‘I was on my knees and elbows, watching a steady stream of blood come out of my nose’ - the American MMA fighter turned ONE Championship vice-president has fought her way through life.
‘I was on my knees and elbows, watching a steady stream of blood come out of my nose’ - the American MMA fighter turned ONE Championship vice-president has fought her way through life.
Student leader’s first book in English to feature reflections on his political activism, letters from prison, and a call to the world to stand up for democracy’; he hopes it will explain Hong Kong issues to a wider audience.
Student leader’s first book in English to feature reflections on his political activism, letters from prison, and a call to the world to stand up for democracy’; he hopes it will explain Hong Kong issues to a wider audience.
Biomarkers are indexes in the body that scientists agree quantify ageing and tell us how far away disease is. There are dozens that can be tracked – we look at some of the most important ones.
Biomarkers are indexes in the body that scientists agree quantify ageing and tell us how far away disease is. There are dozens that can be tracked – we look at some of the most important ones.
At lifestyle company’s new Causeway Bay space, a soundscape room helps you seriously decompress, a plant-based menu helps you eat your way to good health, and tea drinking becomes a form of meditation.
At lifestyle company’s new Causeway Bay space, a soundscape room helps you seriously decompress, a plant-based menu helps you eat your way to good health, and tea drinking becomes a form of meditation.
Forget your downward facing dog, Ian Baker goes deep, explaining how yoga can change the course of a dream, and transfer consciousness as you die; his book is a rare written description of the six processes of Tibetan yoga.
Forget your downward facing dog, Ian Baker goes deep, explaining how yoga can change the course of a dream, and transfer consciousness as you die; his book is a rare written description of the six processes of Tibetan yoga.
With guests expecting their stay to be environment-friendly, hotels in Asia and around the world have re-examined their food offerings, sourcing of ingredients, and plastic use, and are looking to recycle more, including bedlinens.
With guests expecting their stay to be environment-friendly, hotels in Asia and around the world have re-examined their food offerings, sourcing of ingredients, and plastic use, and are looking to recycle more, including bedlinens.
The aerospace engineer has had her eyes on the stars since high school. She talks about how athletics helped her become all-rounded and gave her the confidence to work in a male-dominated field.
The aerospace engineer has had her eyes on the stars since high school. She talks about how athletics helped her become all-rounded and gave her the confidence to work in a male-dominated field.
A number of artists are using art to immortalise the summer of unrest that is gripping the city because of the controversial extradition bill. They are using their work to help inform the rest of the world about their plight.
A number of artists are using art to immortalise the summer of unrest that is gripping the city because of the controversial extradition bill. They are using their work to help inform the rest of the world about their plight.
This year’s fair will host a record 680-plus exhibitors with a focus on the science fiction and mystery genre. Sharing sessions will be held with nine international authors – we take a look at them here.
This year’s fair will host a record 680-plus exhibitors with a focus on the science fiction and mystery genre. Sharing sessions will be held with nine international authors – we take a look at them here.
The impassioned pleas of musicians and music lovers, backed up by a well-supported online campaign, have failed to save Hong Kong’s famed Grappa’s Cellar live music venue. Grappa’s is hosting a farewell gig on July 19.
The impassioned pleas of musicians and music lovers, backed up by a well-supported online campaign, have failed to save Hong Kong’s famed Grappa’s Cellar live music venue. Grappa’s is hosting a farewell gig on July 19.
Music is essential to human happiness and might be the key to reducing stress and improving productivity, finds survey. More than half of those surveyed found that listening to music could have a positive effect on their mood.
Music is essential to human happiness and might be the key to reducing stress and improving productivity, finds survey. More than half of those surveyed found that listening to music could have a positive effect on their mood.
More than three-quarters of Hongkongers have argued with their in-laws or spouse on a shared holiday, a survey found. Women find it harder to travel with in-laws, but Asian women are better at coping than Western women.
More than three-quarters of Hongkongers have argued with their in-laws or spouse on a shared holiday, a survey found. Women find it harder to travel with in-laws, but Asian women are better at coping than Western women.
The Japanese concept of forest bathing helps reprogram our overstimulated minds and bodies. Engaging mindfully with nature can put you in touch with your ‘deep ancestral programme’, a Harvard-trained academic says.
The Japanese concept of forest bathing helps reprogram our overstimulated minds and bodies. Engaging mindfully with nature can put you in touch with your ‘deep ancestral programme’, a Harvard-trained academic says.
The executive producer of Period. End of Sentence, which highlights prejudices against menstruating women in India, says the Oscar-winning short documentary ‘has put the conversation on the map’
The executive producer of Period. End of Sentence, which highlights prejudices against menstruating women in India, says the Oscar-winning short documentary ‘has put the conversation on the map’
In recent years the travel industry has been falling over itself to offer ‘memorable experiences’ – something special that elevates a regular trip to transformational travel – but how do we go about having one?
In recent years the travel industry has been falling over itself to offer ‘memorable experiences’ – something special that elevates a regular trip to transformational travel – but how do we go about having one?
She worked with colonial governors Murray MacLehose, Edward Youde, and David Wilson, and was instrumental in the formation of the Academy for Performing Arts and the Hospital Authority. She worries about Hong Kong’s future.
She worked with colonial governors Murray MacLehose, Edward Youde, and David Wilson, and was instrumental in the formation of the Academy for Performing Arts and the Hospital Authority. She worries about Hong Kong’s future.
The owner of Cheung Sha Wan’s Holy Café, which employs people with learning difficulties, and winner of the 2019 One Hong Kong Humanitarian Award, on how her daughter’s struggles inspired her to launch the initiative.
The owner of Cheung Sha Wan’s Holy Café, which employs people with learning difficulties, and winner of the 2019 One Hong Kong Humanitarian Award, on how her daughter’s struggles inspired her to launch the initiative.
From Big Spender to Broken Tooth to Yip Kai-foon, triads waged gang warfare, staged armed robberies and kidnapped billionaires in Hong Kong and Macau. We ask whether the most abhorrent crime of all was a product of that violence.
From Big Spender to Broken Tooth to Yip Kai-foon, triads waged gang warfare, staged armed robberies and kidnapped billionaires in Hong Kong and Macau. We ask whether the most abhorrent crime of all was a product of that violence.
The editor of Philippine online news site Rappler and a Time magazine 2018 person of the year talks to the Post about holding the Duterte administration accountable.
The editor of Philippine online news site Rappler and a Time magazine 2018 person of the year talks to the Post about holding the Duterte administration accountable.
Philippe Grelon passed on his passion for sailing to his family, especially his youngest son, Cosmas. He took lessons aged 12, and started representing Hong Kong in competitions. Now they compete together.
Philippe Grelon passed on his passion for sailing to his family, especially his youngest son, Cosmas. He took lessons aged 12, and started representing Hong Kong in competitions. Now they compete together.
The first behavioural health centre in Thailand owned by Thais, The Dawn gives participants a toolkit for coping with job’s physical and psychological strains. At the core of its programme are group and private therapy, yoga and meditation.
The first behavioural health centre in Thailand owned by Thais, The Dawn gives participants a toolkit for coping with job’s physical and psychological strains. At the core of its programme are group and private therapy, yoga and meditation.
American scholar and conservationist Daniel Taylor recalls how a picture of a footprint in a newspaper sparked a lifelong ambition to solve a centuries-old mystery.
American scholar and conservationist Daniel Taylor recalls how a picture of a footprint in a newspaper sparked a lifelong ambition to solve a centuries-old mystery.
A campaign to save famed Hong Kong live music venue is gaining momentum with thousands of people signing a petition launched after the landlord decided not to renew the popular Italian restaurant’s lease.
A campaign to save famed Hong Kong live music venue is gaining momentum with thousands of people signing a petition launched after the landlord decided not to renew the popular Italian restaurant’s lease.
Love, loss, beastly employers and caring ones – At A Moment’s Notice gathers stories by helpers in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan; the 23 translated stories present voices rarely heard in English.
Love, loss, beastly employers and caring ones – At A Moment’s Notice gathers stories by helpers in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan; the 23 translated stories present voices rarely heard in English.
Andrew Shaw gave up his career as a BBC reporter and his life in England to become the only foreign master jade carver in China. In a new book, he describes the lengths he went to in his quest, from learning the craft to mastering Chinese.
Andrew Shaw gave up his career as a BBC reporter and his life in England to become the only foreign master jade carver in China. In a new book, he describes the lengths he went to in his quest, from learning the craft to mastering Chinese.
The Spanish footballing legend, who will play for Liverpool FC Legends against Borussia Dortmund in Hong Kong on June 8, recalls his memorable days at the British club.
The Spanish footballing legend, who will play for Liverpool FC Legends against Borussia Dortmund in Hong Kong on June 8, recalls his memorable days at the British club.
The Los Angeles-based director and producer recalls how being pushed into the family’s toymaking business in Hong Kong put her moviemaking dreams on hold – but not for too long.
The Los Angeles-based director and producer recalls how being pushed into the family’s toymaking business in Hong Kong put her moviemaking dreams on hold – but not for too long.
Hong Kong’s high rents mean more expensive books, which affects price-sensitive Hongkongers, say industry insiders, who add that libraries need to do more to promote book-lending services.
Hong Kong’s high rents mean more expensive books, which affects price-sensitive Hongkongers, say industry insiders, who add that libraries need to do more to promote book-lending services.