Are You Having Too Much Sugar? – Healthy Alternatives to Sugary Drinks!

As it seems to be getting hotter, we thought you would be tempted by the same things we are: some nice refreshing drinks! However, with all the sugary choices we have these days, opting for a healthy alternative may be quite hard. The recommended intake of sugar for adults is 10 teaspoons (40 G) a …

Office Health Scares Part V: Bacteria

Problem: “The desk, in terms of bacteria, is 400 times more dirty than your toilet,” University of Arizona microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba told WebMD (NASDAQ: WBMD – News). “People turn their desks into bacteria cafeterias because they eat at them, but they never clean them. The phone is the dirtiest, the desktop is next, and the mouse and the …

World Boutique Hong Kong Fair 13-16 Jan

Running from the 13-16th of January, Hong Kong’s 12th World Boutique, is where design brands, fashion lifestyle products and accessories all come together as one. HKTDC World Boutique, Hong Kong is a fashion event dedicated to promoting designers’ collection and brand labels from around the world. It is a fashion event dedicated to promoting designers’ collection …

Office Health Scares Part IV: Eye Strain

Problem: According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of eye strain include: blurry vision, sensitive eyes, watery or dry eyes, headaches or sore neck. They usually manifest themselves after long hours of staring at the screen. Prevention: We know that sometimes, long hours in front of the computer are unavoidable. We all have those deadlines to keep to. …

Alexandre de Paris’s Landmark Store

Today i went to visited Alexandre de Paris’s store in The Landmark. In an easy to find location, once stepping foot into the store, I was overwhelmed by magnificent pieces of art. Every business has their own story and for this luxurious hair accessory brand it started from one man – Louis Alexandre Raiman. Owning …

Office Health Scares Part II: Joint Problems

Problem: We are meant to move. And sitting in one place for too long can make your joints feel tight. Sitting at a desk shortens and tightens the hip flexors and muscles that help pull your legs toward your body (according to the Yoga Journal). This can in its turn contribute to back pain as well. …

咖啡,我的最爱,我最好的伙伴

今天有幸采访了湾仔当地的一家咖啡馆——CoCo Espresso。距离 Center O 步行五分钟,他们在忙碌的一天中抽出时间让我更多地了解他们隐藏的小店。 (图片) 最初位于上环的 CoCo Espresso 最近在过去一年将另一家分店扩展到湾仔。由屡获殊[…]

办公室健康恐慌第二部分:关节问题

(图片) 问题: 我们需要走动。在一个地方坐太久会让你的关节感觉紧绷。坐在办公桌前可以缩短和收紧臀部屈肌和肌肉,帮助将双腿拉向身体(根据瑜伽杂志)。 这反过来也会导致背痛。 预防:定期从办公桌上站起来,四处走走,做一些轻微的伸展运动。

Office Health Scares Part III: Lower Back Pain

Problem: According to Georgetown University Centre, back pain is actually the major reason for missed  work for adults of ages. And that is not surprising: sitting for hours on end, especially with bad posture can be devastating. But bad posture goes beyond the common slouching – sitting up straight and curving your back too much can …