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)”
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Cigars: safer than smoking cigarettes?
No, cigar smoking isn’t safer than cigarette smoking- even if you don’t intentionally inhale the smoke. Cigars, like cigarettes, contain nicotine, the substance that can lead to tobacco dependence. Historically, cigar smoking has been a behaviour of older men, but the industry’s increased marketing of these products as symbols of a luxurious and successful lifestyleContinue reading “Cigars: safer than smoking cigarettes?”
COVID-19: practical ways to cope with stress and anxiety
Hong Kong endured nearly 8 months of social unrest before COVID-19 hit the city in January 2020. Citizens were already facing a major mental health burden, with the medical journal The Lancet reporting that almost 2 million people in Hong Kong- about 1 in 3 adults in the city- experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Continue reading “COVID-19: practical ways to cope with stress and anxiety”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 