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Singapore resident Attan bin Talib weighed 90kg before he started training in April 2025. He lost 10kg in 44 weeks to weigh 80kg in February 2026. Photos: Ultimate Performance
Wellness

He lost 10kg in 10 months: 66-year-old Singaporean’s inspiring fitness journey

Attan bin Talib’s shift work and eating habits saw him hit 90kg and feel constantly fatigued. He realised he needed to transform his life.

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She’s both a baker and a psychologist, creating recipes to make your life better

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Hong Kong’s elderly risk ‘hidden malnutrition’. Expert tips on staying healthy

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How Erling Haaland gets great sleep and its role in fighting ‘inflammaging’

Quality rest, diet and lifestyle are vital for the prevention of chronic, low-grade inflammation – which accelerates as our bodies age.

Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland has gained attention not only for his extraordinary performances on the pitch, but for his rigorous wellness routine. Photo: Instagram/erling
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Total tofu: discovering the secrets of the Chinese and Japanese staple

Tofu is healthy and versatile, say chefs at Hong Kong eateries Ta Vie, The Chinese Library and Mott 32, and Vancouver’s Cofu Chinatown.

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He’s 90 and still runs half-marathons. How this retired professor defies age

Meet Yul Kwon, a nonagenarian who maintains his endurance through daily exercise, a Mediterranean diet and a focus on sleep.

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‘They only eat to sustain life’: how does isolation shape elderly diets?

Higher malnutrition risk among isolated elderly who stick to limited choices, but social interaction fosters better eating habits and helps meet nutrition needs, dietitian says.

Illustration: Brian Wang
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Low-inflammation diet can cut dementia risk by almost 30%. Here’s how

Researchers find that anti-inflammatory foods can even lower risk for those with the markers of Alzheimer’s that show up long before onset.

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Why losing weight involves more than counting calories

If you burn more calories than you consume, you lose weight. However, calorie uptake is affected by ripeness, processing and burn rate.

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‘Healthier than butter’ lard is back as chefs celebrate rendered pork fat

After years of people believing that lard is an unhealthy fat, Hong Kong chefs are championing the use of rendered pork fat on their menus.

Tor dei char siu with lard rice at the Man Ho Chinese Restaurant in Hong Kong. Lard, or pork fat, has a bad reputation but it is making a comeback on dining tables. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Instant ramen vs glass noodles – which is healthier if you want to lose weight?

Glass noodles contain less fat than ramyeon but are high in refined carbohydrates. For weight loss, focus on portion control and add vegetables and protein.

Budae jjigae (left) with instant ramen, and japchae, a savory and slightly sweet dish of stir-fried glass noodles. But which noodles are better for weight management? Photos: Getty Images, Shutterstock
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Gluten-free Chinese food in London? Why coeliac diners will love this dim sum

A London restaurateur, driven by maternal instinct, created a gluten-free dim sum menu, ensuring coeliac diners can enjoy Chinese cuisine.

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Strength training helped a mum save her kids. Now she’s urging others to start

Jennifer Wannenmacher rescued her children from a risky sea incident. The 47-year-old shares how to build strength in middle age.

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Why is natto suddenly so popular? How its benefits outweigh the smell and taste

Exports of the Japanese fermented soybeans have tripled in the past eight years as new consumers are attracted by their ‘superfood’ benefits.

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Natto is infused with bacteria beneficial for digestive health. Japan’s exports of the fermented beans tripled from 2017 to 2025, with China and the United States topping the list of destinations. Photo: AFP
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‘I was a mess’: how Hong Kong-born comedian turned her life around

Kiki Yeung survived a life-threatening autoimmune illness as a teen but was left ‘depressed and suicidal’. Here’s how she moved forward.

Asian-American comedian Kiki Yeung, who lived in Hong Kong until she was 12, describes how overcoming a life-threatening autoimmune illness as a teen has shaped her life and her comedy shows. Photo: Paul Colliton/collitonstudio.com
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Men face many health crises in midlife. How can they avoid them and age well?

Ahead of Father’s Day, experts explain how men can lower the risk of heart attacks, diabetes, strokes and more for a long, healthy life.

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How ultra-processed foods increase dementia risk, and ‘healthy’ items to avoid

From instant noodles to soft drinks, UPFs set people up for chronic diseases that raise the risk of developing dementia, experts say.

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This Hong Kong executive lost 32kg in just 8 months. How did he do it?

Two years ago, Keizer Cheng had 37 per cent body fat, aching knees and trouble sleeping. Now he’s sculpted and doing Hyrox races.

Hong Kong executive Keizer Cheng in August 2024 (left) and in March 2025 after losing 32kg and trimming his body fat to 12.5 per cent. His fitness journey included a structured fitness programme and a new approach to eating. Photo: onepersonaltraininghk.com
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The magic of mushrooms, from foraging to fine dining

Taschen’s coffee-table book The Gourmand’s Mushroom looks at how fungi are portrayed in art, literature and music, and explores the health benefits of various species.

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Like a car, your brain’s mileage matters. Unlike a car, you can wind it back

New ageing clock MileAge estimates biological age from blood. While a higher MileAge predicts a greater risk of dementia, you can reverse it.

Hyrox's Rise in Asia

How to recover after a Hyrox race, according to experts

From what to eat in the first 2 hours, to contrast therapy, compression and sleep optimisation, here’s how to recover after a gruelling Hyrox race.

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Leg compression helps improve circulation and flush out toxins, enhancing post-race recovery. Here, racers relax at Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Hyrox recovery event, Oasis Escapes. Photo: Handout
Hyrox's Rise in Asia

How Hyrox helped these 4 racers find work-life balance

Hybrid fitness training has allowed these athletes to master work-life balance and thrive – physically, mentally and in their relationships.

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Gordon Chan aims to compete in Hyrox with his children. Photo: Handout
Hyrox's Rise in Asia

Hyrox endurance: fuel like a pro with tips from nutrition experts

With Hong Kong having hosted its largest Hyrox event to date, experts share practical advice on how best to fuel for race day.

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Food and Drinks

She swapped fish for veg in her omakase – and Vancouver ate it up

Japanese chef Akiko Gulkison is on a mission to reveal vegetables’ hidden powers at her restaurants in Vancouver, Canada.

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From wine critic to representing Hong Kong in the world’s fastest-growing sport

Now one of Asia’s fastest Hyrox athletes, former wine critic Claire Nesbitt helps others achieve their Hyrox and other fitness goals.

Claire Nesbitt pushes a sled in the Hyrox Pro Women race in Seoul, South Korea, in November 2025. She is one of Asia’s fastest Hyrox athletes and a full-time coach. Photo: Claire Nesbitt
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1 in 4 people are ‘Alzheimer’s gene’ carriers like Chris Hemsworth. What to do

APOE4 comes with a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease, but the 25 per cent of people who have it can lower that risk with lifestyle changes.

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Chris Hemsworth famously carries a pair of APOE4 gene alleles, which makes his risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease significantly greater than non-carriers. A doctor who also carries two APOE4s explains how lifestyle changes can significantly affect the development of the condition. Photo: Instagram/chrishemsworth
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Asian-American mother challenges tough Chinese traditions for new mums

Clarissa Wei’s cookbook ‘Sitting the Month’ puts a modern spin on the traditional Chinese foods typically given to post-partum mothers.

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How this 60-year-old Singaporean is defying age through pole dancing and fashion

Known on TikTok as the ‘Corridor Runway Aunty’, Vicsland Poh proves that a person’s silver years can be full of new challenges and knowledge.

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