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1. Is copper an unsung hero in the fight against Alzheimerโs disease?
When you hear the word copper, you may think of the malleable reddish-orange metal used in electrical wiring, plumbing, construction and jewellery that tends to turn your skin green. But copper also helps support cognitive functions that can help prevent Alzheimerโs, experts say.
2. This man injects snake venom to boost immunity. How can you increase yours?
Tim Friede, a US truck mechanic turned self-taught snake expert, has what has been described as โsuper immunityโ to snake venom: he has been bitten more than 200 times over nearly two decades by some of the worldโs most poisonous snakes.
3. โTop-notchโ beef noodles, dim sum: where a photographer eats in Hong Kong
Photographer and cinematographer Guy Bertrand reveals his favourite Hong Kong restaurants for noodles, dim sum, curries, Thai food and more.