The Wellness Insider

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No One Forgotten This Winter – Attempting to End Homelessness in Hong Kong

Melissa Fann
17/11/2022

ImpactHK, a local non-profit group dedicated to enabling people experiencing homelessness to develop and sustain independent lives by providing a range of holistic support services, has launched its winter campaign: No…

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Mental Health as a Doctor – Interview with The Colour Fool

Rui Ting Goh
16/11/2022

Singapore-based artist The Colour Fool premiered his original song, “Cross Your Ts”, at the Beyond the Label (BTL) Mental Health Festival on 7 October. The song is based on his…

Health

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5 Products Containing Potent Medicinal Ingredients Including Steroids Found

Melissa Fann
15/11/2022

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is alerting members of the public not to purchase or use five products, including a cream marketed for use in babies. HSA’s analysis of these…

Food
Living

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KFC Shows Overthinking Hong Kongers The Power of Comfort Food with the Brainwave Bucket

Melissa Fann
09/11/2022

KFC is encouraging Hong Kong’s overthinking citizens to think less and indulge more with some Finger Lickin’ Good fried chicken…and we feel two ways about this. Stress and overthinking¹ are…

Travel

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Triple Indo Bliss

Luke Elijah
08/11/2022

Now that the floodgates for quarantine free international travel have flung wide open, I was eager to escape the tiny and restrictive confines of compact Singapore. For our first post…

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Getting to Know Italian Cosmetic Brands at Cosmoprof Asia 2022

Melissa Fann
07/11/2022

If you’re in the beauty industry or a fellow journalist, you might want to explore the upcoming Cosmoprof Asia 2022, which is coming back after a 2-year hiatus! Moreover, the…

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Are Sunglasses Really Necessary to Protect Against UV?

Melissa Fann
06/11/2022

We’ve stressed the importance of sunblock or sunscreen as part of our UV protection regime, and have even advised wearing sunglasses if you’re going to spend some time at the…

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How Close Are We to a Cure For Liver Cancer?

Melissa Fann
05/11/2022

It may not be surprising to learn that cancer is the top cause of death in the world. Yet, hearing that liver cancer is the second most common cause of…

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How Father of Two Started 28 Hair Salons For His Wife to Combat Postpartum Hair Loss

Melissa Fann
04/11/2022

According to the American Pregnancy Association, an average of 40% to 50% of women will experience postpartum hair loss. With motherhood also comes these lesser known unglamourous sides, all adding…

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The Best Cycling Trails To Hit In New Zealand For Spring And Autumn

Rui Ting Goh
03/11/2022

As the months begin to become warmer in New Zealand, bright spring days are the perfect antidote to a long, listless winter. Walks in the great outdoors, the sweet fragrance…