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Proponents of bioresonance, a non-invasive healing therapy, say it is effective for anxiety and stress, chronic pain, allergies, skin conditions, and food intolerances. We gave it a shot.
Proponents of bioresonance, a non-invasive healing therapy, say it is effective for anxiety and stress, chronic pain, allergies, skin conditions, and food intolerances. We gave it a shot.
Why you should reach out to a career coach or counsellor if you have recently lost your job – they can help you bring your emotions under control and consider your next steps.
Why you should reach out to a career coach or counsellor if you have recently lost your job – they can help you bring your emotions under control and consider your next steps.
Beyond the chaos and misery the coronavirus pandemic has wrought there have been positives for many people, from increased mindfulness to reconnecting with friends and relatives.
Beyond the chaos and misery the coronavirus pandemic has wrought there have been positives for many people, from increased mindfulness to reconnecting with friends and relatives.
Former RAF and Cathay Pacific pilot David Newbery talks about navigating the stormy waters of environmental politics in Hong Kong’s New Territories.
Former RAF and Cathay Pacific pilot David Newbery talks about navigating the stormy waters of environmental politics in Hong Kong’s New Territories.
Founded by Michele Lai, Kids4Kids teams teenagers with younger children as reading buddies, empowering them by offering creativity in deciding how to run their sessions.
Founded by Michele Lai, Kids4Kids teams teenagers with younger children as reading buddies, empowering them by offering creativity in deciding how to run their sessions.
When Yeewan Koon first met Yoshitomo Nara, they bonded over weird pictures of sea cucumbers. Five years later, Koon has written a book about the Japanese artist.
When Yeewan Koon first met Yoshitomo Nara, they bonded over weird pictures of sea cucumbers. Five years later, Koon has written a book about the Japanese artist.
Although he is a dentist by profession, Ng Tze-chuen’s real passion is creating solutions to real-life problems – and at the moment, that means inventions that use UV light to fight the current coronavirus pandemic.
Although he is a dentist by profession, Ng Tze-chuen’s real passion is creating solutions to real-life problems – and at the moment, that means inventions that use UV light to fight the current coronavirus pandemic.
June marks the start of the peak junk season in Hong Kong – and given the restrictions on overseas travel, the excursions are likely to be more popular than ever this year.
June marks the start of the peak junk season in Hong Kong – and given the restrictions on overseas travel, the excursions are likely to be more popular than ever this year.
The Hongkongers camping on a beach, visiting islands, or booking an Airbnb this summer – do as they do and you won’t miss going abroad on holiday.
The Hongkongers camping on a beach, visiting islands, or booking an Airbnb this summer – do as they do and you won’t miss going abroad on holiday.
Many people try to boost their immune system by eating well and exercising, but few consider the strong connection between mind and body and how it affects their protection against disease.
Many people try to boost their immune system by eating well and exercising, but few consider the strong connection between mind and body and how it affects their protection against disease.
Born and raised in the city, Vivek Mahbubani finds comedy in the craziness of Hong Kong, and helps people to laugh about it ‘to relieve the tension’.
Born and raised in the city, Vivek Mahbubani finds comedy in the craziness of Hong Kong, and helps people to laugh about it ‘to relieve the tension’.
Self-described as one of the ‘last of the sloane rangers’, Lo founded the support organisation after losing a friend to cancer in 1987.
Self-described as one of the ‘last of the sloane rangers’, Lo founded the support organisation after losing a friend to cancer in 1987.
Otherwise respectable people are breaking Hong Kong’s quarantine rules if they think they can get away with it.
Otherwise respectable people are breaking Hong Kong’s quarantine rules if they think they can get away with it.
After a surprise encounter with a caged bear, Jill Robinson founded Animals Asia, a charity dedicated to ending cruelty to animals in the region.
After a surprise encounter with a caged bear, Jill Robinson founded Animals Asia, a charity dedicated to ending cruelty to animals in the region.
Unable to travel abroad, Kate Whitehead challenges herself to visit five places in Hong Kong she has never been.
Unable to travel abroad, Kate Whitehead challenges herself to visit five places in Hong Kong she has never been.
Ethical sourcing and innovative flavours are tingling the city’s taste buds. Bar of fermented ghost pepper, anyone?
Ethical sourcing and innovative flavours are tingling the city’s taste buds. Bar of fermented ghost pepper, anyone?
Do not be too hard on yourself, and learn to read the signs of stress or anxiety, especially while working from home, a psychologist advises. Above all, she says, have a positive mindset and celebrate successes big or small.
Do not be too hard on yourself, and learn to read the signs of stress or anxiety, especially while working from home, a psychologist advises. Above all, she says, have a positive mindset and celebrate successes big or small.
Former regulars recall the celebrity spotting, the less-than-warm waiters, the huge menu and the welcoming owners who made it the place to go.
Former regulars recall the celebrity spotting, the less-than-warm waiters, the huge menu and the welcoming owners who made it the place to go.
‘It’s a real hustler’s market,’ says jewellery firm CEO turned face mask finder Gilly Strauss, whose quest to source certified PPE like surgical and KN95 masks from Chinese factories and get them to the US is making full use of his sales skills.
‘It’s a real hustler’s market,’ says jewellery firm CEO turned face mask finder Gilly Strauss, whose quest to source certified PPE like surgical and KN95 masks from Chinese factories and get them to the US is making full use of his sales skills.
British driver-turned-pundit Matthew Marsh plots his course to Hong Kong and a career in television.
British driver-turned-pundit Matthew Marsh plots his course to Hong Kong and a career in television.
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed telemedicine – in which doctors evaluate patients remotely by phone or video conferencing – into the mainstream. It has its downsides, doctors say, but is likely to continue after social distancing winds down.
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed telemedicine – in which doctors evaluate patients remotely by phone or video conferencing – into the mainstream. It has its downsides, doctors say, but is likely to continue after social distancing winds down.
They man the merchant ships that keep global trade flowing, but coronavirus restrictions mean thousands of seafarers are unable to return home. After months at sea, stress, fatigue and time away from loved ones is taking its toll.
They man the merchant ships that keep global trade flowing, but coronavirus restrictions mean thousands of seafarers are unable to return home. After months at sea, stress, fatigue and time away from loved ones is taking its toll.
After a lifetime in horse racing and 20 years at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the former jockey and commentator-turned-horse trader Mark Richards is going it alone.
After a lifetime in horse racing and 20 years at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the former jockey and commentator-turned-horse trader Mark Richards is going it alone.
When complete, a continuous coastal trail around Hong Kong Island will be an experience in diversity, but there are still gaps in the 65km route, as district councillor and accessibility advocate Paul Zimmerman discovered.
When complete, a continuous coastal trail around Hong Kong Island will be an experience in diversity, but there are still gaps in the 65km route, as district councillor and accessibility advocate Paul Zimmerman discovered.
Writing under lockdown, Italian physicist and novelist Paolo Giordano does the maths on the pandemic and offers some implications for our future.
Writing under lockdown, Italian physicist and novelist Paolo Giordano does the maths on the pandemic and offers some implications for our future.
After falling in love with performing at a young age and travelling along the Silk Road, Youth Arts Foundation founder Lindsey McAlister arrived in Hong Kong, where she started engaging children with the arts.
After falling in love with performing at a young age and travelling along the Silk Road, Youth Arts Foundation founder Lindsey McAlister arrived in Hong Kong, where she started engaging children with the arts.
The coronavirus pandemic has led to millions working from home, and the expected loss in productivity never happened. Many companies are considering having some staff work remotely after the crisis, allowing them to cut costs.
The coronavirus pandemic has led to millions working from home, and the expected loss in productivity never happened. Many companies are considering having some staff work remotely after the crisis, allowing them to cut costs.
An Italian tour company is creating virtual masterclass experiences such as shopping Milan with a Vogue editor, having art lessons with an expert on Da Vinci and a history tour of Florence with a nobleman whose family has been there 800 years.
An Italian tour company is creating virtual masterclass experiences such as shopping Milan with a Vogue editor, having art lessons with an expert on Da Vinci and a history tour of Florence with a nobleman whose family has been there 800 years.
Domestic violence has increased amid the coronavirus pandemic, and women feel trapped at home with their attackers. With few places to go to escape abuse in a lockdown, women should defuse tensions and appease their abusers, experts say.
Domestic violence has increased amid the coronavirus pandemic, and women feel trapped at home with their attackers. With few places to go to escape abuse in a lockdown, women should defuse tensions and appease their abusers, experts say.
Humanitarian professional Matt Friedman says the only way to solve the big issues of our time is for ordinary people to step up and get involved – a message that should be embraced now more than ever amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Humanitarian professional Matt Friedman says the only way to solve the big issues of our time is for ordinary people to step up and get involved – a message that should be embraced now more than ever amid the coronavirus pandemic.