It has been over two years since the United Kingdom launched The BNO (5+1) visa for Hong Kong people at the end of January 2021. The British Home Office announced that as of the first quarter of 2023, a total of 139,144 people had been approved for BNO visas abroad, of which 113,500 have arrived…
Emigration to UK Reaches New High as Over 110,000 Hongkongers Have Arrived in UK
Do You Get Enough Good-Quality Sleep? 6 Foods to Help You Sleep
Sleep is vital to human health. It allows our bodies to rest, repair, and rebuild. Sleep deprivation affects work performance, efficiency, and productivity. Lack of sleep also increases the risk of chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one-third of…
Rights Group: Uyghur Student Missing in Hong Kong After Texting That He Was Interrogated by Police
HONG KONG—A Uyghur student has been missing in Hong Kong for more than two weeks since he sent a message saying he was being interrogated by Chinese police at the city’s airport, a human rights group said Friday. Amnesty International said Abuduwaili Abudureheman, who was born in Xinjiang in western China, traveled to Hong Kong…
6 Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep, Including Weight Loss
“Early to bed, early to rise” has been well-regarded health advice since ancient times. An ancient Chinese saying says, “Work since sunrise and rest at sunset.” But why is sleep so important? The idea of activity beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset aligns with the laws of nature and the human body’s internal processes….
Green Tea Helps Reduce Stress and Prevent Cognitive Decline
Green tea, a beverage with a rich historical background, has been found to offer numerous health benefits. Studies have shown that regular consumption of green tea can help prevent cognitive decline in older individuals and reduce stress and depression. Because some people find green tea bitter and experience gastrointestinal discomfort after drinking it, Dr. Jonathan Liu,…
Ophthalmologists Advise Annual Eye Exam to Prevent Blinding Macular Degeneration as 15 Y.o. Becomes the Youngest Patient
Macular degeneration is one of the three major eye diseases that cause blindness worldwide and can result in blurred vision. Although most of the patients are elderly, the youngest macular degeneration patient in Hong Kong is only 15 years old. Patients with high levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and stress, as well as…
Age Gracefully: Simple Exercises to Prevent Knee Joint Pain and Post-40 Knee Degeneration
In daily life, almost everyone has experienced knee joint pain. However, some people have pain that worsens and even becomes so severe that walking becomes difficult. Knee joint pain can be roughly divided into the following stages based on a patient’s age: Gestation period: between zero and 20 years old Preclinical period: between 20 and…
2 Simple Practices for a Lifetime of Strong Healthy Teeth
One of my patients, overwhelmed by work and stress, neglected his dental health, leading to dental issues and costly dental treatments such as fillings and implants. Teeth serve as the first line of digestion. Poor dental health and tooth loss affect chewing and burden other digestive organs. Tooth loss can result in gum recession, impacting speech…
CUHK Develops Oral Capsule Formula to Help Alleviate Long COVID Symptoms
On May 22, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) released a research report stating that the risk of long COVID sequelae is related to an imbalance in gut bacteria. The university has developed an oral probiotic capsule formula that helps improve the symptoms of long COVID. Previous research conducted by CUHK’s medical school revealed…
The Epoch Times (HK) In Changing Media Environment
In Hong Kong, where the social and political environment for the media industry is becoming less favorable, volunteer promotion staff who distribute The Epoch Times (HK) publications have often encountered various interference, yet they are persevering. Readers, fans and supporters, even colleagues in the same field unavoidably worry for their safety, and wonder “What makes…
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