<![CDATA[South China Morning Post - Health & Beauty]]> Follow South China Morning Post - Health & Beauty, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/scmp47 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:11:28 +0200 <![CDATA[How climate change makes lung problems worse for the young, old and vulnerable – experts sound the alarm]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cR73atKcydW_iejEQ2Mq9rY Climate change is driving extreme weather events that make air pollution worse, according to a major report. More people – young and old – with lung problems will die as a result, says an author of the report.]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:15:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cR73atKcydW_iejEQ2Mq9rY <![CDATA[Why B vitamins are essential for well-being, signs of vitamin B deficiency, and the foods to eat and supplements to take to avoid that, according to experts]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cSrPCumopDgZSejEQ2Mq9rY Getting enough of the eight B vitamins is important; if you don’t, it can affect how your body absorbs nutrients and leave you fatigued. Nutritionists set out the foods high in B vitamins and which supplements to take.]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:15:07 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cSrPCumopDgZSejEQ2Mq9rY <![CDATA[‘My one-year nightmare’: Hong Kong chef Aven Lau on his panic attacks, the gruelling lifestyle that led to them, and how he found his way back]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cQCxYuUYgZckZs0ohxaO6Yr Singaporean Aven Lau was a rising culinary star in Hong Kong, heading the kitchen at one of its most in-demand restaurants. He talks about his journey with anxiety and how he overcame panic attacks.]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:45:21 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cQCxYuUYgZckZs0ohxaO6Yr <![CDATA[No time for a gym workout? How short bursts of exercise – 4 or 5 minutes a day – can help protect against cancer, heart disease and more]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cT2LskG19-3Asb1naedg1wr A few minutes of brisk activity – walking up stairs, walking faster than normal, doing housework vigorously – can lower your risk of suffering ailments such as cancer and heart disease. Such activity is known as Vilpa.]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 01:45:19 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cT2LskG19-3Asb1naedg1wr <![CDATA[How Iyengar yoga helped three women overcome anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD and excruciating pain]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cRuyFFMy6_yXl1cWWor9YPv Iyengar yoga, founded by the late B. K. S Iyengar, is intended for people of all ages and physical abilities. Three women share how regular Iyengar yoga practice helped them overcome physical and mental issues.]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:15:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cRuyFFMy6_yXl1cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[Why do we dream? Neuroscientist’s new theory suggests it’s to make our understanding of the world more expansive]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cScUinr8-kTbpVjH6qdYdAk Inspired by machine learning, neuroscientist Erik Hoel has a new theory as to why we dream: to make our understanding of the world more expansive and to counter the routine of everyday life.]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:15:19 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cScUinr8-kTbpVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[5 Alzheimer’s experts’ lifestyle advice on avoiding and delaying the onset of the most common form of dementia]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cSpxkSWLIdMFKCY3L745TL_ Five experts give advice on avoiding or delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, including physical and mental exercise, socialising, and getting a hearing test.]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:15:23 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cSpxkSWLIdMFKCY3L745TL_ <![CDATA[How Pilates works to transform bodies: it builds core strength, corrects imbalances, improves mindfulness – and LeBron James is a fan]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cTgfbY82skePKCY3L745TL_ Pilates instructors break down what the exercise is, how it focuses on building strength and flexibility, and its similarities – and differences – to yoga. They also provide tips on where to start and how.]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:15:19 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cTgfbY82skePKCY3L745TL_ <![CDATA[How climate change disasters cause mental health issues like anxiety and depression, shown to devastating effect in Bangladesh]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cQIOWMM4tvwmZVjH6qdYdAk Climate change and extreme weather disasters can have a severe impact on mental health, such as by causing anxiety and depression – and it’s shown no better than in Bangladesh.]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:15:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cQIOWMM4tvwmZVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[Is distance running bad for your hips and knees? New research says not, finding no link between arthritis and how far, and for how long, you have run]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cTWo1kyQxKnpHn9ye8UNv30 A study of 4,000 marathon runners finds no causal link between their running history and osteoarthritis. It adds to evidence that the idea distance running damages the knees and hips is a myth.]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:15:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cTWo1kyQxKnpHn9ye8UNv30 <![CDATA[How to exercise around your period: ultrarunning champion with ‘rock star arms’ teaches women to sync workouts with their menstrual cycle]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cThPWnC6up8yuT5HJgy6HUf Ultrarunner Natalie Dau, speaking from personal experience, describes how women can schedule their training around their menstrual cycle phases for optimum performance.]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:15:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cThPWnC6up8yuT5HJgy6HUf <![CDATA[‘One dragon, one heart’: how Hong Kong dragon dance team develops a sense of belonging while igniting community spirit]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cT9TSi7o3JUo11cWWor9YPv Dragon dance performers taking part in Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations at Hong Kong’s Lee Tung Avenue talk about how they develop a sense of belonging while igniting community spirit.]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 10:15:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cT9TSi7o3JUo11cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[How diabetes can trigger vision loss and blindness; 11 signs of diabetic retinopathy, and how to treat or prevent it]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cT7yoXU5FSQGZVjH6qdYdAk High blood sugar from diabetes damages blood vessels, including those in the eye, leading to vision loss and blindness. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated, halted or prevented if caught early enough.]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:15:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cT7yoXU5FSQGZVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[5 reasons to eat more pumpkin – it’s a superfood that helps you lose weight, lower your cancer risk and maintain a healthy heart and eyes]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cTf7xg3K3jrmZs0ohxaO6Yr Full of antioxidants and high in fibre, pumpkins and their seeds have multiple health-giving properties: warding off cancer, protecting your heart and eyes, and aiding weight loss.]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:15:11 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cTf7xg3K3jrmZs0ohxaO6Yr <![CDATA[Cancer research: 80% rise in cases in younger people highlights need for lifestyle changes, and increased early screening, study authors say]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cS37W5QTn7INOT5HJgy6HUf A study showing an 80 per cent rise in cancers among people under 50 should be a signal to people of all ages to rethink their diet, alcohol consumption and smoking, and exercise more, experts say.]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:15:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cS37W5QTn7INOT5HJgy6HUf <![CDATA[Your sense of smell is closely linked to your memory, and research shows you can sniff your way to better memory and cognition]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cS_i-tu0mEBp5VjH6qdYdAk Our sense of smell is deeply entwined with our memory, and recent research shows it is possible to improve memory and cognition by improving our sense of smell through exercises for the nose.]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:15:20 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cS_i-tu0mEBp5VjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[What role does smell have in wellness? A lot – perfume makers believe they can affect the body and mind, improve mood and prompt relaxation]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cRaVqB2WBlWTJVjH6qdYdAk Perfume makers believe certain smells can affect the body and mind, improve mood and prompt relaxation. They, and mental health professionals, explain why that happens and how perfumes can help.]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 05:15:11 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cRaVqB2WBlWTJVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[Live to 100? How about 1,000? Why this scientist believes we will one day have lifespans that long]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cRMgjp1RDO1qsb1naedg1wr Why only live to 100? A Portuguese microbiologist says one day ageing will be ‘cured’ like a disease – and one of the keys could be a compound called rapamycin.]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 01:45:20 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cRMgjp1RDO1qsb1naedg1wr <![CDATA[Why erectile dysfunction means a heart attack could be close]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cQWhCH33QLXx11cWWor9YPv Erectile dysfunction, or ED, could be a sign your heart health is not good, and can precede the onset of a significant cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack, by three to five years.]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:15:13 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cQWhCH33QLXx11cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[5-star hotel chosen as host of Hong Kong sex and intimacy fair – ‘it destigmatises it’, co-organiser of Lust event says]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cQX8EQ1DNObrClmFkX7M1Jw The organisers of ‘Lust: A sexy September fair to dive into self love, intimacy & sexuality’ decided to hold the event in a 5-star hotel to destigmatise it.]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:15:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/fmpDpwWo4cQX8EQ1DNObrClmFkX7M1Jw