People who follow a MIND diet, even if started later in life, were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or related forms of dementia, according to new research. The MIND diet stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay” and combines many elements of the Mediterranean diet and DASH (“Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension”). It…
Brides are not the only ones having a “say yes to the dress” moment this wedding season. On TikTok, users are popping the question to their followers: “What do I wear to attend this wedding?” Dietician Blair Cooley settled on a House of CB dress for a wedding when 8,000 commenters told her all her…
Hong Kong will maintain its economic growth target of between 2 and 3 percent for the entire year of 2025, Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said Monday. During a Legislative Council meeting, Chan said that in the first quarter of this year, Hong Kong’s economy demonstrated resilience,…
In today’s fast-paced, screen-dominated world, teenagers are often found glued to gadgets, leading to increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Rising rates of obesity, anxiety, and poor physical health among youth are a growing concern. Amidst this, cycling stands out as a simple, effective, and enjoyable solution to promote overall wellness. Not only is it environmentally friendly and…
It’s War-War. Keir Starmer had come to the Govan shipyard to get us battle ready. The threat was real. The threat was now. His sweaty fingers hovered over the nuclear button. Any minute now he could authorise a first strike. Possibly by mistake. The world had never been more dangerous. It had taken all his…
The two Illini at the 2025 NBA Combine had vastly different style choices. The two freshman Illini present at the combine, guard Kasparas Jakučionis and forward Will Riley, spoke at different media availabilities on May 14. Both NBA prospects showcased two different approaches when it came to talking to the media. The 15 minute period…
Reform UK has told council officers they will face “gross misconduct” if they obstruct an Elon Musk-style department of government efficiency unit to examine all council spending in areas they control. The party will pilot the Doge-style scheme in Kent county council, led by a team including the Brexit donor Arron Banks as well as…
Two chefs, one unlikely main ingredient. The simple soybean takes the spotlight at both One-MICHELIN-Star Mora and Bib Gourmand Kung Wo Beancurd Factory. On one end of the culinary spectrum is executive chef Ming Fai Choi (winner of the MICHELIN Young Chef Award Hong Kong & Macau 2024) of Mora, who reimagines soy through a…
So, your summer style is feeling a tiny bit basic. Those denim cut-offs and five-year-old flip-flops have served you well, but your warm-weather wardrobe needs a boost overall. As a fix, you could explore a new direction with whatever trendy aesthetic TikTok is buzzing about—but, try as you might, a gruff, sea-faring fisherman just doesn’t…
Principals in Hong Kong have criticised education authorities for failing to consult the sector regarding a new measure that permits popular schools to apply to operate an additional Form One class in the next academic year, raising concerns that the move will intensify competition among institutions. The Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary…