Around half of Hongkongers with pre-hypertension who joined a personalised healthy lifestyle coaching programme have seen their blood pressure return to normal after six months, a local university has found. The study, conducted from 2022 to 2025, covered 4,399 participants aged between 35 and 59, who were at high risk of developing chronic diseases. It…
This is the 56th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers and stories of hope. If you unwound all the blood vessels inside the body and measured their length, you might be surprised at the distance they covered: 96,560km (60,000 miles), with 644km of them…
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Photo: Morgan Hunt Glaze. EatingWell design. We’ve come a long way from the days of low-fat or fat-free everything, as we have learned more about the nuance behind the role dietary fat can play in our overall health. Not all fat is “bad,” and there’s a time and…
Turning 40 is a pivotal moment in life where health needs extra attention. Cholesterol, often an overlooked part of our health journey, becomes a critical focus at this age. It’s no longer just a number on a test but an indicator reflecting your heart’s well-being. As metabolism slows and lifestyle habits catch up, it’s essential…