[Ask Dr Chiu] Take notice of your healthcare needs when you are overseas
We can literally find Hong Kong people in every part of the world, be it youngsters furthering their studies in Australia or old friends settling down in the U.K. Wherever we stay or plan to go, healthcare needs are always part of our everyday life. If you are considering living abroad, do you have a good grasp of the local healthcare system and services?
[Ask Dr Chiu] Debunking weight loss myths
Whether it is for health reasons or just getting in shape, weight loss is a lifelong journey for many urbanites. While obesity and the “three highs” are not uncommon these days, watching your weight is certainly the right thing to do. And there are numerous ways to lose weight. Some people skip breakfast, some walk to work, and others follow diets used by celebrities. Now, the question is: how do you know what you believe is true?
[Ask Dr Chiu] Minor ailments may end up costing you a lot!
Due to hectic lifestyles and unhealthy eating patterns, many Hong Kong people suffer from minor ailments which cause symptoms such as heartburn, dull abdominal ache and menstrual irregularities.
[Ask Dr Chiu] How should we deal with the Omicron variant?
While Hong Kong is enjoying a relatively peaceful period with no local COVID cases, all of a sudden we were struck by the news that a novel variant of COVID, “Omicron” ( B.1.1.529 variant ) had swept the world with worry and fear, While at the same time we found local infection cases again in Hong Kong.
[Ask Dr Chiu] Debunking weight loss myths
Whether it is for health reasons or just getting in shape, weight loss is a lifelong journey for many urbanites. While obesity and the “three highs” are not uncommon these days, watching your weight is certainly the right thing to do. And there are numerous ways to lose weight. Some people skip breakfast, some walk to work, and others follow diets used by celebrities. Now, the question is: how do you know what you believe is true?
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