TCM or Western medicine for sports injuries? Why this Hong Kong athlete chose both

South China Morning Post - Oct 4, 2026

In the third instalment of a four-part Health Matters series on traditional Chinese medicine, Aidyn Fitzpatrick speaks to a Hong Kong fencer studying TCM and local practitioners to see how athletes, both elite and amateur, are using TCM alongside Western medicine for smarter injury recovery. Fresh off helping Hong Kong clinch a bronze medal in the women’s foil team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, fencer Janelle Leung Ya-lei – ranked 53rd in the world – knows the fine margin between peak...

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Brand USA Invites Visitors to Experience American Rail in 2027

Oct 4, 2026

Brand USA Invites Visitors to Experience American Rail in 2027

In 2027, the United States marks 200 years since the beginning of its railroad era, providing travelers with a timely reason to experience the country from a different perspective: through the window of a train.  From crossing the Rocky Mountains and following the path of Route 66 to riding vintage trains through historic landscapes and sleeping inside restored railway carriages, Brand USA is highlighting unique and unforgettable ways to experience 200 years of American rail.

France is Britain’s winter-sports capital and one of the better-value places to insure

Oct 4, 2026

France is Britain’s winter-sports capital and one of the better-value places to insure

New analysis from Go.Compare Travel Insurance has found that France attracted almost half (46%) of all winter-sports single-trip policy sales1, leading the rankings every month, making it comfortably the number one destination for British winter-sports enthusiasts.* 1

How an architect is using art and technology to preserve Toronto Chinatown’s history

Oct 4, 2026

How an architect is using art and technology to preserve Toronto Chinatown’s history

Opened in the 1950s, Sai Woo was a two-storey restaurant in Toronto’s Chinatown, with a traditional Chinese banquet hall on the upper floor. Designed for wedding celebrations, the space featured a canopy with two columns, a golden dragon entwined on one and a phoenix on the other. Lazy Susans sat atop the round banquet tables. Chinatown was also home to Charlie’s Meat and Seafood, a white-tiled butcher shop that opened in 1971. Inside was a glass display case filled with cuts of meat. On the...

Paris Fashion Week: Hermès, Celine, Givenchy, Loewe and Messika for SS27

Oct 4, 2026

Paris Fashion Week: Hermès, Celine, Givenchy, Loewe and Messika for SS27

With only a few days left, Paris Fashion Week continues to deliver good collections that showcase the best of French fashion. Here’s what you need to know about the top shows of day 5 and 6: Hermès, Celine, Loewe and Givenchy, plus a dispatch from Messika’s high jewellery show. Celine’s Michael Rider knows how to please fashion people. His shows – both the clothes and the events themselves – are always refreshing. Held under a thatched roof reminiscent of a Polynesian hut in the courtyard of...

7 thematic jewellery collections for October: Bulgari, Chanel, Sabyasachi and more

Oct 4, 2026

7 thematic jewellery collections for October: Bulgari, Chanel, Sabyasachi and more

Rooted in ancient symbols and Renaissance architecture, this season’s stand-out jewellery collections bring fresh energy to iconic motifs and precious gemstones. Bibi Van Der Velden From ancient Egypt to the art deco movement, the scarab motif has been a near-constant in jewellery. Dutch designer Bibi Van Der Velden is a big fan, with her scarab rings becoming a signature of her brand. The designer recently expanded her collection with The Scarab Pinky Rings, five smaller rings designed...

Fibre or protein – which is more important? ‘It’s about balance,’ experts say

Oct 3, 2026

Fibre or protein – which is more important? ‘It’s about balance,’ experts say

With proteinmaxxing and fibremaxxing trends both taking over, it can be difficult to understand which is more important. Should we focus on eating enough protein each day and hitting our targets, or should fibre be the priority for gut health and well-being? To answer these questions, we spoke to two dietitians, who shared their expert advice and explained how protein and fibre can complement each other. “Both are important,” says Dr Linia Patel, a UK-based women’s health dietitian, performance...

I Spent Over A Week In Kazakhstan, A Country Almost No Americans Visit (But ABSOLUTELY Should) — Here Is What To Know Before You Go

Oct 3, 2026

I Spent Over A Week In Kazakhstan, A Country Almost No Americans Visit (But ABSOLUTELY Should) — Here Is What To Know Before You Go

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Why John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China is both problematic and progressive

Oct 3, 2026

Why John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China is both problematic and progressive

In 1986, a strange coincidence occurred in Hollywood. Despite the industry having previously shown little interest in the subject, two major Chinese-themed fantasy films were released in the same year: John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China and the Eddie Murphy vehicle The Golden Child. Ever the cynic, Carpenter refused to believe in serendipity. “How many adventure pictures dealing with Chinese mysticism have been released by the major studios in the past 20 years?” he asked Starlog...

Meet Will Arnett’s rumoured new girlfriend, Guess heiress Emma Marciano – who’s 28

Oct 3, 2026

Meet Will Arnett’s rumoured new girlfriend, Guess heiress Emma Marciano – who’s 28

Will Arnett cannot stop gushing over his new girlfriend. On a September 28 episode of his podcast SmartLess, which the 56-year-old hosts with friends and former co-stars Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes, the actor was grilled about his new relationship. When Bateman asked him for an “update on [his] love life and domestic life”, Arnett revealed that things are “going really well” for him and his new partner. “I’m very happy, very, very happy,” he said, but refused to share what he imagined the...

Mala, coriander, congee? This UK doctor sells Cantonese-inspired bread from home

Oct 3, 2026

Mala, coriander, congee? This UK doctor sells Cantonese-inspired bread from home

Every fortnight in Walthamstow, East London, a sign with a hand-painted goldfish pointing towards a kitchen window appears on the side of a residential building: “Lucky Yu Bakery pick up”. On the other side of that window is Hai Lin Leung, a general practitioner selling Cantonese-influenced baked goods from her home – think congee sourdough, bolo bao (pineapple buns), gai mei bao (cocktail buns) and more. There is no shopfront, set opening hours or seating; yet queues regularly spill down the...

The View From Every Room: Are TVs Essential in Hotels?

Oct 3, 2026

The View From Every Room: Are TVs Essential in Hotels?

Whether on a screen break or bingewatching from the bed, a hotel TV can take you into your comfort zone – or out of it The post The View From Every Room: Are TVs Essential in Hotels? appeared first on Business Traveller.

With celebs and influencers glamourizing 'cigs' online, experts are carefully watching smoking trends

Oct 3, 2026

With celebs and influencers glamourizing 'cigs' online, experts are carefully watching smoking trends

Social media is filled with images of celebrities and influencers lighting up cigarettes and hyping the habit of smoking, suggesting it's experiencing a bit of a cultural resurgence. Though data suggests tobacco use has long been trending downward, experts say if we want it to stay that way, harmful online content that glamourizes smoking shouldn't be ignored.

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