Happy International Men’s Week! In celebration of the men in our lives making a positive impact, here are 6 tips for men to stay healthy and thrive: Click here for health tests to get between ages 40 and 60, according to longevity experts. Happy Men’s Week! May you stay healthy, strong and happy! SOURCES: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16879071/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2712798/#:~:text=Apolipoprotein%20B%20(apoB)%20may%20be,particle%20cholesterol%20content%20(1).Continue reading “6 Health Tips to Help Men Thrive”
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World happiness report: the happiest countries and reasons why you’re unhappy (and what to do about it)
Finland ranks no.1 on the annual World Happiness Report’s of the world’s happiest countries for the 8th straight year. The report, published today on the UN’s International Day of Happiness, is based on the analysis of how residents of over 140 countries rate their quality of life. With 10 meaning someone is currently living theContinue reading “World happiness report: the happiest countries and reasons why you’re unhappy (and what to do about it)”
Habits of a healthy woman: how to thrive regardless of your age
To celebrate Women’s Day 2025, let’s look at some positive habits and routines of healthy women. Whether you’re a teenager, in your 80s or somewhere in between, discover how making healthy choices can help you thrive and live your best life. 2. Regular exercise. Exercise impacts everything from strength, mobility and metabolism to mood, cognitiveContinue reading “Habits of a healthy woman: how to thrive regardless of your age”
Not all sleep is restorative. Learn why and tips for more restful sleep.
Restorative sleep happens when brain activity during sleep helps restore your body and mind, fundamentally resetting you for another day of activity. When you wake up from restorative sleep, you feel well rested and ready for the day. Sleep is non-restorative when you wake up feeling unrefreshed despite having slept 7 to 9 hours ofContinue reading “Not all sleep is restorative. Learn why and tips for more restful sleep.”
Ladies, in your 40s and depressed? Here are the reasons why and what you can do about it.
Women are at a higher risk of developing depression or depressive symptoms during the peri-menopause stage of their life than in their pre-menopause or post-menopause years. Researchers have found that peri-menopausal women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) as those who hadn’t yet entered this hormonal transition. The studiesContinue reading “Ladies, in your 40s and depressed? Here are the reasons why and what you can do about it.”
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.”
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.”
Self-care tips for the new year
2021 is coming to an end. The COVID pandemic is still here; the Omicron variant is spreading like wildfire in many parts of the world. You may have suffered immeasurable loss this year, or faced numerous challenges. Or you may have enjoyed a very productive and successful year. Regardless of how 2021 has been forContinue reading “Self-care tips for the new year”
2020 end-of-the-year reflection
This year, the COVID-19 pandemic propelled us into a world of unprecedented hardship and heartache. As vaccines are starting to be made available to the public and more people are adhering to social restrictions, we hope that this is the beginning of the end of the worst pandemic the world has seen in the lastContinue reading “2020 end-of-the-year reflection”
Help your child regulate emotions and build meaningful relationships
Have you ever wondered why some people bounce back from setbacks and challenges more easily than others? Or how some people can create and maintain meaningful friendships for life while others struggle in relationships? Emotional intelligence or emotional literacy refers to the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as to readContinue reading “Help your child regulate emotions and build meaningful relationships”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 