Health

Following the Thai government’s decision to ban a series of toxic farming chemicals, the Trump administration is pressuring Thailand to exempt three harmful pesticides that have been scientifically linked to serious health problems and…
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Amid the renewed attention on self-care, fitness and wellness, the yoga industry has experienced exponential growth in Asia and globally, with over 300 million adherents worldwide (and counting). While yoga has been prized for bringing…
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In an experiment called the Work-Life Choice Challenge Summer for the month of August, Microsoft Japan gave its entire workforce five Fridays off in a row without a reduction in salaries. The shortened 4-day work weeks led to more…
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In a 2018 study, researchers found that a front-of-pack carbon emissions label can drive more eco-friendly food choices amongst consumers. According to the scientists involved in the study, one of the most crucial challenges to combat the…
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According to intergovernmental agency World Organisation for Animal Health, the spread of the African swine fever (ASF) epidemic will wipe out a quarter of the world’s pig population. Since last year, Asia has experienced mass escalation…
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A new app developed by the Institute for the Environment under the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) has recently launched to enable the public to make more informed choices that reduce their personal exposure to…
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A newly published study conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford has found that eating healthy plant-based foods is nearly always the best dietary option for the planet. The analysis aims to help inform better individual…
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In a new study conducted by the German Environmental Ministry and the Robert Koch Institute, plastic byproducts were found in almost all blood and urine samples taken from children between the ages of 3 and 17. These shocking results…
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The American Women’s Association (AWA) of Hong Kong recently hosted a panel talk on air pollution in the city at Explorium Hong Kong’s exciting space. The panel, which was moderated by Green Queen founder Sonalie Figueiras, was joined by…
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A toy library is a place where parents and caretakers can take children to borrow educational toys, puzzles, games and materials. Children can visit to use these materials at the library, much like a playroom. The goal of a toy library is…
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A new study conducted by Healthy Babies Bright Futures has revealed that toxic heavy metals that are damaging to babies’ brain development are present in common infant foods from major manufacturers. The heavy metals found included…
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A new study, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, has found that maternal exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased burden of fetus disease and missed or “silent” miscarriages in China. The study, conducted…
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Last Thursday, Singapore announced that it would become the first country to place a total ban on all sugary drink advertisements as a part of its “war on diabetes”. This ban will apply to all adverts on newspapers, online channels,…
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Normalising breastfeeding is a topic that is garnering more attention, including right here in Hong Kong. A new campaign called #Ittasteslikelove has garnered over 100 companies in the local food and beverage industry to backing the…
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The past few years has seen a sharp rise in the number of people opting for non-alcoholic drinks. From the sober-curious to non-drinkers alike, wellness-minded millennials are giving up wine for kombucha and loving it. Far from being the…
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World Obesity Day, organised by the World Obesity Federation, is observed globally on 11th October in order to raise awareness about the need for a global effort to reduce, prevent and treat obesity. Childhood obesity is on the rise…
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In his fourth Green Queen column, Paul Sandburg goes back to the basics: why sleep matters, how much you need, why it's so key to get quality, uninterrupted sleep and what are some good sleep hygiene habits to adopt ASAP. We all know…
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Over the years, diet trends and wellness fads have come and gone. You might have heard a few of your friends hailing intermittent fasting as "super effective" or the ketogenic diet as the “best thing they’ve done all year” for their…
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We recently sat down with Olivia Cotes-James, founder and CEO of natural period care startup LUÜNA Naturals based in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The company recently launched a line of organic cotton pads and tampons, as well as reusable…
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In August, while social media channels were ablaze (!) with anger over the Amazonian rainforest wildfires, we reported on the fires engulfing forests right at our doorstep in Southeast Asia. These fires, predominantly located within the…
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A new urban eco-spa, elu. Spa, has recently opened its doors in the heart of Hong Kong’s Soho district in Central. The boutique spa will serve city residents who are in need of a dose of restoration, rejuvenation and escape from the…
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