The Hong Kong government will table a bill at the Legislative Council in the first half of 2027 to introduce a statutory cooling-off period for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts, the commerce chief has said. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah revealed the timeline on Saturday, two weeks after the government concluded…
Hong Kong has proposed a statutory seven-day cooling-off period and a 14-day refund window for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts as part of efforts to strengthen consumer protection amid persistent complaints against unfair trade practices and high-pressure sales tactics. The measures form part of three major policy recommendations suggested by the government as it launched…
4 Heart-Healthy Cooking Oil Swaps Every Family Should Make in 2025 Over the past few years, there has been a clear shift in how families decide what earns a place in their kitchens. From reading labels carefully to exploring healthier alternatives, households today are far more mindful of quality, ingredients and long-term wellness. As awareness…
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Fitbit’s new Gemini-powered health coach, announced back in August, is becoming available as a public preview to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on Android starting tomorrow. It expands to iOS later this year. As the AI race heats up, Google is counting on the Gemini AI assistant to help Fitbit stand out from the crowd….
Is your phone sabotaging your gains? New research suggests that popular calorie-counting and workout-tracking apps may be doing more harm than good, leaving users feeling frustrated rather than fired up to reach their goals. That’s bad news for the 92 million Americans who rely on these platforms to track every bite and bench press, raising…
If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, there are a few things you can do to help ensure you get a decent slumber including what you eat for breakfast This one food will help you get a good night’s sleep(Image: Getty) Sleeplessness and disrupted rest is a problem that affects millions of people…
If you think age-related decline is inevitable, think again. If you are an older adult in poor health and believe there’s no way to turn things around, check your beliefs. Yes, there is a new study that supports the contention that it is never too late to start living healthy, and proves that even if you’re…
A Chinese university student has sparked anger on social media in China and Japan after documenting his disrespectful “poverty travel” exploits in Osaka. His outrage-causing actions included abusing free samples of food and drying his hair with a public hand dryer. The travel influencer known as Yikeshu, who boasts nearly 200,000 followers on a major…
It’s no secret that Gen Z often gets flak for being “lazy.” From TikTok trends like quiet quitting, bare minimum Mondays, and “lazy girl jobs,” to the Gen Z CEO who defended working from her bed, the generation has developed a reputation for applying minimal effort. And the Egyptian astronaut Sara Sabry has noticed some of…