The Hong Kong branch of a Singapore-based private club has proceeded with liquidation with debts of about HK$20 million (US$2.5 million), following its abrupt closure after just seven months in business. The Post unpacks the potential pitfalls of joining a private club and what consumers should do to protect themselves. 1. What’s happened to 1880…
Losing weight is never as simple as it sounds. The first advice we often hear is, “Cut your calories.” But here’s something surprising: cutting your calorie intake might actually take a toll on your mental health. A new study has revealed that low-calorie diets may increase the risk of depression—especially among men and people who…
A chef at a prominent Buddhist monastery in Hong Kong has pleaded guilty to three counts of animal cruelty after dragging and stuffing two dogs in nylon bags and releasing them on grounds far away from the kitchen, saying he wanted to maintain the facility’s hygiene. West Kowloon Court heard on Thursday that the two…
Consumer watchdogs from 21 countries have filed a formal complaint to EU authorities about alleged “dark” practices by the Chinese fast fashion firm Shein including the “shaming” of customers into buying more than they can afford. The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has submitted a 29-page dossier to the European Commission citing multiple examples of “dark…
Exquisite ethnic craftsmanship, innovative fabrics and vibrant, eco-friendly palettes are showcased in competition, Xing Wen reports. Twenty-nine young designers from various countries competed in the final of the LCTC Design Master Competition recently held in Zhejiang province with a stress on high technology. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Chinese Japanese student Aya Maruyama’s life was divided…
image: Dr. Sara Mahdavi, BSc, HBSc, RD, MSc, PhD, was a post-doctoral fellow at T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University while conducting research on nutrition, genetics and women’s heath as a part of her research fellowship training at Harvard University. She is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, Faculty…
IC declines with age Using clinical assessment tools, we developed an IC score that represents combined age-related decline in five domains: cognition; locomotion; sensory (vision and hearing); psychological; and vitality (Methods) (Fig. 1a). IC scores ranged from 0 to 1, with 1 indicating the best possible health outcome and 0 representing the worst. We examined…
Hong Kong authorities are under increasing pressure to verify whether the freshwater supply at a public housing estate contains bitumen, a substance banned from use in pipes, with experts calling for an investigation to trace the source of mystery black particles and determine if contractors have violated any rules. A source said the government would…
Still, it wasn’t until a decade ago, when a study found that the microbiomes of professional rugby players were more diverse than those of sedentary people, that scientists realised the myokines may also interact with the gut. Elite athletes tend to have a better diet than the average person, which affects the diversity of the…
Mark your calendars for June 6 to 8 as Japan’s acclaimed Sake Jump festival makes its Hong Kong debut at the historic FWD 1881 in Tsim Sha Tsui. Since its launch in 2007, Sake Jump has brought together young, innovative sake brewers from across Japan to showcase their craft. This year’s event features over 20 rising…