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.

As the Spice Girl turns 50 today, will she be celebrating in style, or is she sticking with her daily dish, as revealed by David Beckham?

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.

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.

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

Depending on whether you have fine or thick hair, straight locks or curls, a range of techniques and pitfalls could determine your hair quality – here is Style’s hair drying 101

Exercise, diet and compassion are among the tips on how to age well from Andrei Iwanowitsch, a survivor of the Nazi Buchenwald concentration camp, who stays in great health at 98.

Your pores need to expand to allow sweat to escape, but if you’re wearing foundation they can’t, researchers show. Your skin can’t maintain the right level of oils either.

Ng Chee Soon, who at 60 was the oldest Singaporean to swim across the English Channel in a relay team, explains how he trained for swimming in the cold, the dark and more for the long-distance race.

Short chains of amino acids – the building blocks of proteins – peptides work at the cellular level to boost collagen production, enhance moisture retention and reduce inflammation

Changes in gait – particularly difficulty walking a curved path – may be an early sign of dementia, an expert says; families should be on the lookout to help protect a sufferer’s safety and quality of life.

West Wing actor Rob Lowe just celebrated his 60th birthday – but you wouldn’t know it – so just how does the actor still look so young?

A study has questioned the long-term effects of time-restricted eating plans. But experts say more research is needed.

Singapore-based banker Julianne Danielle Lim was devastated by her cancer diagnosis, but after hitting rock bottom she turned her life around – by changing her lifestyle and her thinking.

After feeling he ‘was going to die’, Singapore-based entrepreneur Dhruv Agarwala set out to lose weight and achieve Roger Federer’s physique. He shed 71kg through exercise, gym work and lifestyle changes.