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How to age welli

Even before we’re born, the ageing process begins. We are all ageing, every minute, and will never be younger than we are right now. Learn from others, experts and successful agers, what you can do to maintain a strong body, mind and spirit, to slow the ageing process and add more years to your life -- and more life to your years.

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  • The entrepreneur recently opened a studio in London’s coveted wellness club Surrenne – an addition to her massive fitness empire that encompasses DVD workouts, a global streaming service, and more
  • Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow credits Anderson for helping her lose her baby weight and became her business partner in 2008; the 49-year-old has also trained Nicole Richie and Robert Downey Jr

Holistic healthcare helped Marian Alonzo overcome ill-health as a child. She and colleagues from wellness resort The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines are sharing their knowledge in Hong Kong.

Harry Hunter became the oldest Briton to finish the world’s hardest foot race, the 250km Marathon des Sables, last month. He tells the Post about his diet, ‘hard training and mental strength’.

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We all forget things at times, and as we age, our recall becomes less powerful. This is not the same thing as forgetfulness due to dementia, say experts, who offer tips to keep your memory sharper.

Charmaine Rangel was spurred to lose weight after being too heavy to sign up for horse riding – how she did it naturally involved exercise, intermittent fasting, diet tweaks and a health app.

The antidote to FOMO, JOMO – the joy of missing out – has physical and mental health benefits and can make us happier, experts say, who explain how to switch, including cutting back social media use.

Doctors at the Original Mayr health resort in Austria combine traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine to diagnose and treat health conditions, and prescribe a detox diet, to help guests lose weight.

Whether health-minded, a home-maintenance buff or just curious about what flows through your taps, understanding the difference between hard and soft water can make a difference to your well-being

Since going viral for his age-defying appearance in 2017, photographer Tan can now count author and actor among his talents – but the big question is, how does he look so young?

The wellness industry is waking up to men’s needs the way it has done to women’s – with emotional support groups and bonding retreats, rather than just exercises in physical strength and extreme mastery.

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Breastfeeding after high-intensity workouts can safeguard a baby’s health and lower the risk of obesity and diabetes in adult life, recent research shows – debunking myths about exercise and a mother’s milk.

Despite being touted as Hollywood’s latest miracle diet pill, Ozempic’s downsides include a gaunt-looking face … but there are ways to avoid it

Stress, anxiety and caffeine are among the reasons nearly one-third of American adults say they do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of rest a night. Experts offer five tips for better sleep.

One in three people suffer neck pain every year. Hong Kong experts break down why it is so common, and describe the lifestyle changes you can make to minimise it.

A new study describes four types of sleeper – one of them is a ‘napper’; a Macau-based sleep expert describes how to become a ‘good’ sleeper, and the benefits that brings.

An American podcaster, who grew up fat and eating lots of junk food, describes his weight-loss journey – from being a 190kg fast-food addict to a trim 63kg advocate of the plant-based lifestyle.

Trail running and taking up martial arts reduced insomnia and anxiety for Hong Kong corporate communications worker Michelle Sum. Regular exercise was also shown to reduce insomnia in a recent study.

Full of health benefits, spinach is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, B9 and K, and contains more magnesium, potassium and iron than broccoli, lettuce or cabbage.

From Finland’s traditional style and Turkey’s hammams to Japan’s onsens and modern infrared treatments, enjoying extreme heat endures – but is there anything to be afraid of?

Mini-sabbaticals, adult gap years, or just gap months – extended breaks come in various guises and have a range of health benefits; experts give tips on how to do it and keep costs down.

The Tsimané tribe in the Bolivian Amazon have great heart health and very little age-related brain shrinkage or dementia. Their lifestyle – exercise, fresh food and clean air – all play a part.

Lying on the floor is gaining attention online as people discover its benefits. Influencers and practitioners share stories of how it has helped them, and experts explain why.

Mother of two and fitness enthusiast Bhakti Mathur decided to make a change after age and menopause led to her weight creeping up. In seven months she lost 10kg. Here’s how she did it.

Who’s been by Collins’ side for the past 20-plus years and counting? Here’s what we know about her supportive film producer hubby, Percy Gibson – who’s 32 years her junior

You can’t be a biohacker without data. We take the Zoe test that checks our gut and blood sugar level, and use its app to see the changes in eating habits it suggests to avoid potential health problems.

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Positive emotions are key to happiness, a life coach says. Reflect on what made you feel loved or proud today, she suggests; live a purposeful life; do things for others; achieve your goals.

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Hong Kong mum Melisa Fu O’Connor describes how and why she gave up drinking to avoid ‘hangxiety’ – feeling stress, panic and fear while hungover – to lead a more fulfilling life.

Since potent active ingredients can irritate and dry out the skin, balance their effects with complementary skincare such as soothing aloe, wound-healing cica and moisture-boosting niacinamide