Lifestyle
The Ultimate Spa Experience Awaits at The-Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong
Located on the 116th floor of the International Commerce Centre, enjoy the ultimate in pampering at the renowned ESPA Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. Whether a romantic escape for two, gift to yourself, or preparing for a special occasion, exp...
Spas offer respite from the bustle of Hong Kong
The world of wellness bridges the city's same contrasts of traditional and folksy vs. cutting-edge and contemporary. The various goals of modern spa life - fitness, weight loss, beauty treatments, relaxation and healing - are in sync with ancient ...
Married couples at a record low in US
The proportion of adults who are married has plunged to record lows as more people decide to live together now and wed later, reflecting decades of evolving attitudes about the role of marriage in society.
Daily stress is leading to a rise in the potential nightmare of 'sleep texting', expert claims
The stress of daily life has sparked a new phenomenon - sleep texting. People with the rare condition send incoherent text messages while asleep to their friends and family - completely unaware that they are doing it.
Denmark Introduces ‘Fat Tax’ on Foods High in Saturated Fat
Denmark has introduced what’s believed to be the world’s first fat food tax, applying a surcharge to foods with more than 2.3 percent saturated fats, in an effort to combat obesity and heart disease.
Study: Texting Preferred Over Verbal Conversation
Whether it’s a busy street or a stop light, texting has become a part of our life and has taken over conversations. With 83 percent of American adults owning a cell phone, a new study confirms that the majority of American adults prefer text messa...
University bucks convention in Texas with vegan dining hall
Texas cattle country seems an odd place to break new ground in veganism, but a public university near Dallas is doing just that.
Bill Clinton declares vegan victory
The former president, known for his love of burgers, barbecue and junk food, has gone from a meat lover to a vegan, the strictest form of a vegetarian diet. He says he eats fruits, vegetables and beans, but no red meat, chicken or dairy.
People deprived of the internet feel 'upset and lonely' and find going offline as hard as quitting smoking or drinking
The majority of people feel upset and lonely when they are deprived of access to the internet, according to consumer research.
Fatter and fewer German nudists as numbers dwindle
The naked sunbathers who once crowded Germany's Baltic beaches and city parks are becoming an endangered species due to shifting demographics, the fall of the Berlin Wall, growing prosperity and widening girths.
Doga craze in Hong Kong: Aligning mind, body - and paws?
Yoga has been around for over 5,000 years. Dogs have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years. What happens when you put the two together? The newest exercise craze that's sweeping Hong Kong - doga.
'Manorexia' on the rise: Experts blame pressure from male models as more men than ever suffer eating disorders
The pressure to look like a male model is driving more men to develop dangerous eating disorders, experts warned today. GPs have been warned to be on the lookout for the potentially fatal conditions, which include anorexia and bulimia, after a ris...
USA gets even fatter: Mississippi most obese state, Colorado least
The number of obese U.S. adults rose in 16 states in the last year, helping to push obesity rates in a dozen states above 30 percent, according to a report released on Thursday.
Navigating Hong Kong's Coasts
Like most people, before Colin Tait goes to the beach, he checks the weather. But then he also pores over topographic maps, carefully analyzes Google Earth, researches wind speed and direction and studies wave conditions. Mr. Tait, an English teac...
Radio makes Britons happier than TV and web
Listening to the radio makes people happier and gives them higher energy levels than watching TV or browsing the internet, new research has found.
Shark cage-diving stirs controversy in South Africa
Submerged chest-deep in a cage, seven tourists clad in wet suits helplessly bobbed in the Atlantic Ocean's relentless swells. Many had traveled halfway around the world to South Africa, where they hoped to catch a glimpse of the ocean's most fierc...
'Anti-Obesity' Housing Unveiled in NYC
A new Bronx co-op apartment building is designed to help combat obesity. The building, called the Melody, has a backyard with brightly colored exercise equipment for adults, and climbing equipment for children. It also has both indoor and outdoor ...
Happiness is U-shaped ... which explains why the middle-aged are grumpy
Happiness follows a U-shaped curve during a person's lifetime, according to research showing that middle-aged people are the unhappiest.
Chicago school bans lunches brought from home
To encourage healthful eating, Chicago school doesn't allow kids to bring lunches or certain snacks from home — and some parents, and many students, aren't fans of the policy
Doctors Warn About ‘Facebook Depression’ In Teens
Add “Facebook depression” to potential harms linked with social media, an influential doctors’ group warns, referring to a condition it says may affect troubled teens who obsess over the online site.