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Health tests to get between ages 40 and 60, according to longevity experts

With life expectancy doubling over the last century, 50 is the new 30. But people nowadays don’t just want to live longer, they want to stay healthy and thrive in those later years too. Life after 40 often brings a heightened focus on health and well-being. Many people start taking a more proactive, preventative approachContinue reading “Health tests to get between ages 40 and 60, according to longevity experts”

What is your menstrual cycle telling you?

(As seen on the IMI website) When you hear the word menstruation, what do you think of? For many of you, you may think of PMS, cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches and fatigue. While these symptoms are an expected part of the female experience, it doesn’t mean these symptoms are healthy – or a necessary wayContinue reading “What is your menstrual cycle telling you?”

Mood swings? Depressed? Irritated and angry all the time? How to care for your mental health.

If you know 4 women, chances are one of them struggles with depression, anxiety or some other mental health issue. Mental disorders affect 1 in 4 women. Women (and men) in all walks of life can be affected and at any point in their lives. Furthermore, nearly 1 in 4 Hong Kong children and adolescents sufferedContinue reading “Mood swings? Depressed? Irritated and angry all the time? How to care for your mental health.”

Successful fertility outcomes: what experts are doing nowadays

Is your body baby-friendly? Various factors affect your ability to conceive and carry a healthy baby to term. A successful embryo transfer doesn’t necessarily translate into a successful pregnancy (that is why the average success rate for IVF is only 20 to 40%). You may have been trying to conceive naturally for months or years, orContinue reading “Successful fertility outcomes: what experts are doing nowadays”

How much exercise for a longer, healthier life? Study offers clues.

We know that regular exercise is good for one’s health and wellbeing, but how much is needed to decrease the risk of premature death? A recent study spanning 45 years looks at the optimal amount of exercise for increased longevity as well as other factors that contribute to a longer, healthier lifespan. Researchers in theContinue reading “How much exercise for a longer, healthier life? Study offers clues.”

Chanel, Armani, Gucci lipsticks among samples found to contain metals, allergy-causing substances

Do you wear lipstick on a regular basis? The Consumer Council of Hong Kong tested about 30 different lipstick samples, and found that over half of them contained contaminants and allergy-causing substances. The test included 23 models of traditional lipsticks and 7 models of lip tints or liquid lipsticks, with prices ranging from $65 toContinue reading “Chanel, Armani, Gucci lipsticks among samples found to contain metals, allergy-causing substances”

Why millennials are aging faster than previous generations (and what you can do about it)

In recent news, it has been reported that Millennials (those born from the early 80s to 1996) are facing a faster decline in health compared to older generations, countering conventional expectations that the health-savvy generation would enjoy increased longevity. A few years ago, a Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) study revealed that a third ofContinue reading “Why millennials are aging faster than previous generations (and what you can do about it)”

COVID-19, flu and RSV: 5 tips for a healthier season

After COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, much of the world experienced a “tripledemic”, with COVID-19, the flu and RSV circulating at the same time and causing a huge rise in respiratory infections and hospitalizations. Besides getting vaccinated, ensuring adequate sleep and staying active with regular exercise, here are five health tips to keep you and yourContinue reading “COVID-19, flu and RSV: 5 tips for a healthier season”

What’s your dementia risk 失智風險? New screening tool uses 11 risk factors to predict dementia with up to 80% accuracy

Millions of people globally live with dementia, a progressive neurodegenerative condition where one loses cognitive functioning- namely the loss of memory, thinking and reasoning skills. For people with dementia, the cognitive decline is so severe that it interferes with their daily life and activities. Recently, researchers developed a dementia risk score consisting of 11 riskContinue reading “What’s your dementia risk 失智風險? New screening tool uses 11 risk factors to predict dementia with up to 80% accuracy”

What to eat to support each phase of your menstrual cycle

How much thought goes into your daily food choices? We know that what we eat impacts our physical health, mood and weight, but did you know that it can affect your menstrual cycle as well? Different Phases = Different Symptoms/ Needs Are you irritable, hostile, anxious or depressed before your period? Or perhaps your periodContinue reading “What to eat to support each phase of your menstrual cycle”