Category Archive For "Health"
7 tips to prioritize your mental health at work
In a lot of societies, mental health is stigmatized. Hong Kong is no exception to the rule, despite the city-state being known for its frenetic work culture and stressed-out employees. A staggering 1 in 4 Hong Kong employees faced mental health issues last year (with the COVID-19 pandemic as the single largest contributor to employee …
How to design a home that’s good for your health
More and more interior designers and architects are turning to science for evidence that buildings and interior design impact our mental health. When coming up with wellbeing room ideas, designers focus on elements that are known to influence our sensations, like color schemes and lighting. Neuroarchitecture takes this a step further by using data from …
Mid-autumn Festival 2021: 5 “healthy” mooncakes to try in Hong Kong
Mooncakes, anyone? With the Mid-autumn festival approaching on the 21st of September this year, health-conscious Hong Kongers may shy away from these traditional, sweet and densely-filled pastries. But the Mid-autumn festivities without mooncakes (or lanterns for that matter) doesn’t feel quite right. Besides, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy the delicacies AND watch what …
6 most common fertility myths in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, around one in six couples experience trouble when trying to conceive. We understand that fertility can be a touchy subject – a sentiment that is shared by a growing number of couples in the city-state. And with so much misinformation proliferating online, it can be hard to separate fact from myth, which …
6 surprising habits that are hurting your eyes and how to break them
We check our phones throughout the day and often well into the evening. We turn to our digital devices to watch videos and play games. Many of us do all this and more without even using blue light protection. Even if you’re spending time outdoors and away from your devices, your vision can still be …