While doctor schedules may vary slightly, it is recommended that newborns be checked 3 to 5 days after birth. In Hong Kong parents can either choose public or private healthcare services. In the public sector, your baby’s first medical consultation after being discharged from the hospital is free and available at the Maternal and Child Health […]
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Helpers are an integral part of Hong Kong family life. Nearly a third of Hong Kong families with children employ one of the 352,000 foreign domestic helpers in the city. Required by law to live in their employer’s residence, helpers spend hours a day with children and have a huge impact shaping both Hong Kong […]
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One of the most popular talks at our Pediatrics & Parenting event was on sibling rivalry. Any parent with two or more children understands the issues that can arise within sibling relationships and how much jealousy, competition and fighting can drive everyone crazy. But how can we best handle these dynamics and cultivate a better […]
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The intersection of health and technology has just begun and it will dramatically change the way we consume healthcare and monitor our health. If you are interested in health technologies, you should definitely register to the February 1st Healthtech O2O Summit. This event, hosted by Nexchange as part of the startmeup.hk Festival, is a unique platform in Hong Kong that connects those transforming […]
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Healthy Matters announces its predictions for health in Hong Kong. Our editorial team has covered some exciting health trends for 2018 including massive doctor relocation, poop health, fat graft beauty surgery, fatherhood, self-care for woman, and much more! 1 – Expect massive doctor relocation – Takshing House is closing Is your doctor located in Takshing House? Be […]
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Tips to avoid over-indulging during the holidays are endless and can often set you up for failure. We asked nutritionist Cristina Tahoces about the unknown nutritional benefits of traditional holiday foods and drinks – so that you celebrate the holidays guilt-free. After all, holiday festivities are meant to celebrate good times with family and friends and […]
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Almost everyone knows someone who has been touched by cancer, some harder than others. According to Hospital Authority’s latest official statistics, the number of new cases of cancer hit a historical high of 33,075 in 2017, with more than 1,600 new cases versus the previous high. What is cancer exactly and that are the most common types in Hong Kong? Healthy Matters […]
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Saturday 4 November 2017 marks the 5th annual Terry Fox Run in Hong Kong. This inspiring run originated in Canada and is held around the world today. This year’s edition will see the First Annual Medical Forum, co-hosted by Healthy Matters. The forum will host two prominent Hong Kong doctors involved in cancer research who will answer questions related to cancer. Both the run […]
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“Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education” – Martin Luther King Jr. 1. What is character training and how do you teach character to children? Character training or education is the systematic framework and method of helping people understand and develop character strengths, such as courage, gratitude, respect and responsibility. Ways to […]
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