Not many people can honestly say they wouldn’t like to look younger and more beautiful. Like any trend, the cosmetic industry has attracted the attention of entrepreneurs in Hong Kong looking to capitalize on our appetite for beauty. If you’ve been following this story, you’ll have seen a number of stories in local Hong Kong… Read More
Most of us will use a variety of bribery to get our kids clean. The most common? Those cute little squeeze toys. Ducks, Hong Kong taxis, crocodiles – you can fill them up with water and squirt each other, all the while covertly washing off the day’s dirt. But these innocent little ducks have a… Read More
Women’s bodies are complicated and at the same time, it’s important to be on top of our health. If you’re experiencing a change in the regularity or flow of your menstrual period, or feeling pain or pressure in your abdominal region, it’s important to consult your doctor. In collaboration with obstetrician gynecologist Dr. Michelle… Read More
Consequences should be designed to teach a positive lesson, not to punish. Parents need to think carefully about their tone of voice and demeanor, and remember to be respectful as they are role models. It’s easy for a frustrated parent to lose their cool and say something fast without really thinking about it. These quick… Read More
May 10th is World Lupus Day, an event that aims to create more awareness about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of lupus. SLE can occur in both men and women but is more common in women. In Hong Kong, SLE mainly affects women of reproductive age. Healthy Matters attended the very first edition of… Read More
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an approach to introducing solid foods that allows the baby to feed themselves from the introduction of food at 6 months age. Coined after the release of Dr. Gill Rapely and Tracey Murkett’s book of the same name in 2008, the method has hit a chord with many parents who were… Read More
Body checks help you identify problems before they start. Checking in with a doctor to assess your health means early, often asymptomatic, signs of disease can be caught early. Most non-communicable diseases, the most common being cancers, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, are treatable, preventable and much less fatal in their early stages. While there is… Read More
As parents, we’re constantly aiming for the best for our children. The best and most stimulating toys, the best quality food, and the best schools. Historically, apart from acute cases of diarrhea or stomach flu, gut health has not been on new parents’ radar. However, new research is emerging indicating that early life intervention to… Read More
Life in Hong Kong runs at a frenetic pace. There’s a lot of pressure on people in the city to aim for a promotion, hit the hottest restaurant, and wear the latest labels. The busy-ness of the city can lead people to feel lonely and it’s not always easy to find space and time to… Read More
Adult acne is essentially the same as teen acne – caused by excess skin oil, blockage of pores, bacteria and skin inflammation. The reasons why different people get acne in adulthood can differ from teen acne but it manifests very similarly. Washing with a gentle face-specific cleanser in the morning and night and using over-the-counter… Read More
