Many people consume less fiber than nutritionists recommend in countries such as the United States and Australia. However, recent studies have indicated that fiber may have more benefits than just promoting bowel motility. People should be encouraged to adopt healthy eating habits high in dietary fiber, which may potentially reduce the incidence of dementia. So…
Dietary Fiber Helps Prevent Dementia, but Be Wary of Supplements When Taking These Medications
4 US Lawmakers Oppose Hong Kong Chief Executive’s Attendance at APEC Summit
Four bipartisan members of the U.S. Congress recently jointly signed a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, opposing the invitation of Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to attend the APEC summit in November. The next Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference (APEC) will be held in San Francisco in November this year (2023). Four…
Decoding Ketosis: 7 Biological Effects of the Ketogenic Diet
My friend Dr. Monti told me that he has been on a ketogenic diet for two months and has been feeling great. In sharing a bit about his experience with the Keto diet he also told me that I should buy a test kit to check whether I am in a state of ketosis. The…
CUHK Discovers New Genetic Marker to Predict Heart Disease Risk in Patients with Type II Diabetes
The research team of The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s (CUHK) Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) has discovered a genetic marker that can predict the risk of heart disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes, which will help to develop personalized treatments for them. The study details were published in the authoritative diabetes journal Diabetes…
Centuries Old ‘Teeth Fixing Magic Formula’ Plus One Snack to Rescue Loose Teeth
As we grow older, we may face oral health issues such as loose teeth and periodontal disease—some to the extent of requiring dentures, which can have a great impact on life. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 96 percent of U.S. adults aged 65 and older have had…
Organ Politics in Hong Kong: Who Is at Fault?
Hongkongers face ever-increasing red lines on a daily basis: legislative and district councils purified, rallies cancelled, Geography exams to include the controversial nine-dash line to mark Chinese sovereignty in the South Sea, textbooks censored, and ‘sensitive’ books removed from library shelves. The latest one is that organ donors should not opt-out. The Hong Kong government…
5 Fruits to Help You Lose Weight and the Best Time to Eat Them
Many people avoid eating fruit while trying to lose weight due to the sweetness of the fruits. However, Cheng Hanyu, a Taiwanese nutritionist, suggests that as long as you choose the right type of fruit, the nutrients in them can help the body’s metabolism, burn fat, and reduce cardiovascular diseases. Hanyu suggests five fruits that aid…
Former ByteDance Executive Says Chinese Communist Party Tracked Hong Kong Protesters via Data
HONG KONG—A former executive at ByteDance, the Chinese company which owns the short-video app TikTok, says in a legal filing that some members of the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) used data held by the company to identify and locate protesters in Hong Kong. Yintao Yu, formerly head of engineering for ByteDance in the United…
One of 2 Giant Ducks in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor Deflates
HONG KONG—One of the two giant inflatable ducks floating in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor deflated on Saturday, just a day after they were unveiled to revelers. Crowds of residents and tourists flocked in the scorching heat to the promenade near the government headquarters in Admiralty to snap photos of the ducks by Dutch artist Florentijn…
Goodbye, Water Retention: Natural Weight Loss Through Massage and Acupressure on 3 Acupoints
There are different types of weight gain, and one is due to water retention in the body. Individuals with this type of weight gain appear heavy and swollen, are often fatigued, and typically have body odor. Weight gain resulting from excessive internal dampness differs from overweight or obesity from muscular and fatty weight. This type of…
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