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.
Insomnia, incontinence and Parkinson’s disease in the elderly are often treated with medicines called anticholinergics. Studies show these drugs impair old people’s cognitive functions; fortunately, alternative drugs are available.
Insomnia, incontinence and Parkinson’s disease in the elderly are often treated with medicines called anticholinergics. Studies show these drugs impair old people’s cognitive functions; fortunately, alternative drugs are available.
A church in Jakarta that became the first to openly welcome members of the LGBT community to services has become a lifeline for some, but has also been threatened by hardliners amid rising conservatism in the country.
A church in Jakarta that became the first to openly welcome members of the LGBT community to services has become a lifeline for some, but has also been threatened by hardliners amid rising conservatism in the country.
Being financially successful and smart rank high on rich women’s checklists, but even higher are kindness, security, the desire to start a family and sense of humour.
Being financially successful and smart rank high on rich women’s checklists, but even higher are kindness, security, the desire to start a family and sense of humour.
Looking after sick, disabled or terminally ill people can lead to physical and mental burnout. Compassion fatigue, which is preventable, affects carers, whether they are professionals, family member or friends.
Looking after sick, disabled or terminally ill people can lead to physical and mental burnout. Compassion fatigue, which is preventable, affects carers, whether they are professionals, family member or friends.
Opinion
Sometimes confronting past relationship problems and sharing them with your present partner is a great way to turn those disappointments into positive pointers to help navigate current issues and build a stronger relationship.
‘Being’ means you are existing in the most basic sense without focusing on distractions, and can bring about a deeper sense of happiness. But in busy cities like Hong Kong, ‘doing’ is often more valued, leading to stressful lives.
Dating apps have effectively turned the social scene into a dangerous arena where people get cheated out of love, money, or both, when they are not careful. But more people are being targeted just for a free meal.
Sometimes confronting past relationship problems and sharing them with your present partner is a great way to turn those disappointments into positive pointers to help navigate current issues and build a stronger relationship.
‘Being’ means you are existing in the most basic sense without focusing on distractions, and can bring about a deeper sense of happiness. But in busy cities like Hong Kong, ‘doing’ is often more valued, leading to stressful lives.
Dating apps have effectively turned the social scene into a dangerous arena where people get cheated out of love, money, or both, when they are not careful. But more people are being targeted just for a free meal.
Our emotional energy is immense and dynamic, so like any energy force it can be constructive and destructive at the same time. But if we learn to recognise it we can put it to good use, and even improve our relationships.
Luisa Tam believes there’s a reason behind every relationship and figuring it out can help handle them, even when they come to an end.
Forget the fairy tale love you may have grown up believing in – relationships take work, and if you don’t put that work in early on they probably won’t last. The most important task is to make sure you are compatible.
We all have both yin (feminine) and yang (masculine) energies but having an imbalance in a relationship can lead to serious problems.
Break-ups are never easy and when children are involved, the potential for trauma is multiplied. The right attitude and approach to divorce can reduce their heartache in the short and long term.
If you just want a casual, open relationship or a fling, then dating apps may be your thing; but don’t forget lasting love requires commitment – and a willingness to risk heartbreak.
Women are discouraged from careers in merchant shipping, although the small number of women sailors in Hong Kong is growing. We talk to some of the women who are breaking the industry’s glass ceiling.
To get a place in a residential care home takes more than three years. But planned changes to the system for assessing elderly people’s care needs could make it even harder, social workers, academics and elderly people themselves fear.
To get a place in a residential care home takes more than three years. But planned changes to the system for assessing elderly people’s care needs could make it even harder, social workers, academics and elderly people themselves fear.
From looks and smell to behaviour, there are a number of things people in general find more attractive in others. Past experiences, our families and friends, and the media also play a role in shaping who catches our eye.
From looks and smell to behaviour, there are a number of things people in general find more attractive in others. Past experiences, our families and friends, and the media also play a role in shaping who catches our eye.
Jackrabbit Boxing Gym in the notoriously violent East Long Beach, California, is getting young men off the streets and saving them from themselves. Its non-profit academy helps more than 1,000 needy families each year.
Jackrabbit Boxing Gym in the notoriously violent East Long Beach, California, is getting young men off the streets and saving them from themselves. Its non-profit academy helps more than 1,000 needy families each year.
Hong Kong love-seekers thrilled at being asked out on dates by online suitors are finding themselves being pushed to buy things like expensive massage and beauty packages when they meet – and plenty are falling for it.
Hong Kong love-seekers thrilled at being asked out on dates by online suitors are finding themselves being pushed to buy things like expensive massage and beauty packages when they meet – and plenty are falling for it.
A 1983 review concluded ‘the prohibition of homosexuality in law only came about in British colonies with the onset of the Victorian era’.
A 1983 review concluded ‘the prohibition of homosexuality in law only came about in British colonies with the onset of the Victorian era’.
Chao Xiaomi says there is still a serious lack of LGBT education in China and wants to reach out to its smallest and most traditional communities to address issues of bullying and shaming.
Chao Xiaomi says there is still a serious lack of LGBT education in China and wants to reach out to its smallest and most traditional communities to address issues of bullying and shaming.
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.
Hong Kong-based Adriane Rysz and her family decided three months ago to cut as much plastic out of their lives as possible, an initiative that has transformed their shopping habits – and seen favourite items sacrificed.
Hong Kong-based Adriane Rysz and her family decided three months ago to cut as much plastic out of their lives as possible, an initiative that has transformed their shopping habits – and seen favourite items sacrificed.
Germany has a reputation for liberalism, but there has been an increase in racist attacks on Muslims and Asians. Southeast Asian residents of Berlin talk about far-right parties, anti-immigrant sentiment and their thoughts on the future.
Germany has a reputation for liberalism, but there has been an increase in racist attacks on Muslims and Asians. Southeast Asian residents of Berlin talk about far-right parties, anti-immigrant sentiment and their thoughts on the future.
Well-researched book looks at women in a northeast Thai village who choose to marry foreign men. The author, anthropologist Patcharin Lapanun, examines the social impact of their marriages on the village and the women themselves.
Well-researched book looks at women in a northeast Thai village who choose to marry foreign men. The author, anthropologist Patcharin Lapanun, examines the social impact of their marriages on the village and the women themselves.
The British adventurer talks about his unconventional education, his experiences on the notoriously difficult mountain K2 and life’s greatest challenge.
The British adventurer talks about his unconventional education, his experiences on the notoriously difficult mountain K2 and life’s greatest challenge.
Homosexuality was illegal in Hong Kong between 1842 and 1991; the first gay characters only appeared in film and on TV in the 1970s, but only lately the LGBT community has found growing acceptance.
Homosexuality was illegal in Hong Kong between 1842 and 1991; the first gay characters only appeared in film and on TV in the 1970s, but only lately the LGBT community has found growing acceptance.
A 2018 study showed that most people think middle age starts at 30, and old age begins at 50. Older people who feel younger than their years tend to live longer, according to another recent study.
A 2018 study showed that most people think middle age starts at 30, and old age begins at 50. Older people who feel younger than their years tend to live longer, according to another recent study.
Almost 60 per cent of scholarships offered by city’s international and private schools go unclaimed, with many claiming they can’t find students eligible for the funding. Ethnic minority children would be ideal candidates, a report says.
Almost 60 per cent of scholarships offered by city’s international and private schools go unclaimed, with many claiming they can’t find students eligible for the funding. Ethnic minority children would be ideal candidates, a report says.