Category Archive For "Health"
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6 things to do to slow memory decline in old age
Average life expectancies are rising. While living up to 80 years used to be a mild achievement, these days, even centenarians are not that rare anymore. To enjoy our golden years, we need good mental health as much as physical health. And while our risks for dementia are influenced by our genes, there are things …
Tips for traveling safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
With the Chinese New Year (CNY) just around the corner, many of you must be busy cleaning your home, putting new cash notes into red packets, and dressing up your kids and yourself. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet, and there are things we should do to protect ourselves and others, particularly if …
5 reasons all-nighters are harmful for you
Did you know that constantly pulling all-nighters can do you a lot of harm? Unfortunately, all-nighters are all too common amongst overworked employees in China, and many of them sleep in the office after working around the clock. In fact, this culture of overworking even prompted a trend of ‘reverse bedtime procrastination’, whereby employees prioritize …
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Why you shouldn’t drink cold water, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Do you guzzle down a cold beverage to quench your thirst when it’s hot out? Or maybe you’re used to drinking cold water in the morning to wake up. If so, you may be surprised to know that the habit is considered unhealthy by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) standards. That’s right, drinking cold water is …
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Your guide to the flu vaccination program in China
When you talk about vaccines these days, most people assume you’re talking about the COVID-19 vaccine. Yet it’s important to remember that the yearly, seasonal flu vaccinations remain just as important to safeguarding your health and the health of those around you. In this Pacific Prime China article, we’ll shed light on the country’s flu …