Category Archive For "Health"
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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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 …
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Menopause: Why we need to normalize the natural process
Menopause is a natural event for women, yet the narrative surrounding it has been skewed. Just mention the term and many have a list of preconceived ideas of what it entails. In reality, the definition of menopause is a point in a woman’s life 12 months after her final period. The menopause age for most …
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How a positive attitude to aging can lead to a healthier life
At 87 years old, Paddy Jones and her salsa dancing have captivated audiences across the globe. In the Guinness World Records as the oldest acrobatic salsa dancer in the world, Jones challenges the stigma surrounding aging – stating she doesn’t feel or act her age. And she might be onto something, as research suggests that …