Health & Well-being

While Hong Kong does not have catastrophic obesity levels compared to Kuwait, the United States or Argentina -- all of which have obesity rates above 65% -- there is an alarming trend that pervades through Hong Kong's perceived reputation…
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As expats living in Hong Kong, it makes us proud to see compatriots stand in the podium to receive medals, watch them simply participate, or see our favorite sports stars represent their country in the highest level of sports competition --…
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As the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens concludes, some of you may have made up your minds to take up this sport more seriously. So the next step could be finding pitches on which to play. Hong Kong Rugby Union has a list of rugby grounds to get…
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Sure, it's all fun at the games when you come in the venue. The assorted antics, from outrageous to flamboyant costumes, and taking pride cheering for one's favored teams. But just like any other other big gatherings, pandemonium could…
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Tickets to the 2016 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on April 8 to 10 are always in demand that the 40,000-seater Hong Kong Stadium cannot accommodate every desiring audience. No wonder there are those who  take advantage of the…
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Hong Kong's summer season is probably the most dreaded climate cycle of the year. High humidity coupled with high temperature create shirts that become sponge for sweat glands. In addition to the season of thunderstorms and typhoons, hot…
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Hong Kong may have plenty of shops selling just about anything from anywhere in the world. But it helps to know where do locals usually go to when looking for specific commodities. Now, let's look at men's personal care: shaving cream.…
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Hong Kong has excellent medical services for all residents -- those who hold valid Hong Kong identification cards. While the facilities are more or less the same between these two sectors of medical care, it's the amount of attention,…
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Hong Kong may have brief, mild winters but it does not mean our physical make up does not react to it. Lips get chapped, hot showers can result to dry hair or itchy hands. And generally dry weather conditions leave our skin parched and lack…
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