Health

There is nothing sexy about smelly armpits. We know. Living in a hot and sticky climate like ours, we know how important deodorant is to our daily hygiene routine. But not all deodorants or antiperspirants are made equal. Most of the store…
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We eat a lot of meat in this city. But before the explosion of beef and the proliferation of poultry, pork has traditionally been the most popular choice in Asia. From Cantonese char siu to Taiwanese lu rou fan to Filipino lechon, pork is…
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In this age of overfishing the current state of the world's oceans, it's hard to know what fish are okay to eat these days. With a range of issues concerning seafood consumption like mercury, radiation exposure, not to mention the…
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I started getting occasional back pain and spasms when I first began working in the newsroom. Glued to our desks and computer screens, my colleagues and I spent a majority of the day sedentary with our cellphones and laptops dragging us…
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How often do you find yourself giving in to digital distractions? We're all guilty of wasting time on social media when we should be working, playing rounds of Candy Crush when we should be studying, felt our self-esteem plummeting whilst…
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Quantified Self (QS), also known as biohacking is the concept of tracking a range of data points about your health & fitness in order to hack your way to optimal wellbeing. Unsurprisingly, the movement began in data-driven Silicon…
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It's hard to find the right person. It's even harder when it seems like the world world is one giant hook-up pool. But there are people out there who are looking for that special someone, who want to build a healthy relationship and who…
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More headlines about vegan burgers and the future of industrial meat, plus how France bagged the top spot on the World Food Sustainability Index.
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We are big fans of podcasts here at Green Queen. Transforming our dreaded commutes to classrooms, exercising not only our bodies but minds as well, listening to podcasts is the ultimate brain food when our Spotify playlist just isn't…
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As the countdown to Christmas 2017 begins, searching for gifts for your nearest and dearest can be a drag if you don't know where to start. Fear not, we got you! Green Queen has rounded up the best holiday gift ideas to suit everyone on…
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This article originally appeared in Natural Products Global. Never in the history of the world have so many people become so dedicated to eating mostly plants. The global population is increasingly worried about the ethics of factory…
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Eating a snack or two between meals is a great way to curb hunger and can also help you get the nutrients you need. But on the flip side, grazing on foods of little nutritional value may result in eating too much, posing a detriment to your…
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It can be hard to get (or remain) motivated at the gym. If you don't know what you're doing or feel like you're not getting enough out of your exercise routine, one of the most successful ways to improve your health and fitness is by hiring…
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In recent years, a movement called 'Quantified Self' has been gaining ground. The idea is to use all kinds of available technology- including the latest science and medical advancements- to track and measure all the factors that lead to…
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A place for women and children to take in nature's surroundings, to restore balance within each individual's relationship to the Earth and with others of like-mind, the third odyssey of The Garden Gathering returned to Hong Kong this…
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It's all about your diet, how much do you know about the nutrients in your food, WHO shares increase in childhood obesity and more...
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Jasmine Nunns has spent her life outdoors: exploring the woods, playing freely in nature as a youth, and seeking out Mother Earth for life's quandaries as an adult. "I would go outside whenever I had a question, when I was confused,…
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Navigating through life can feel like being lost at sea; some days, you're drowning beneath the waves, while other days, you're dying from the thirst. Going through big life adjustments like a career change, or more regular challenges like…
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Being outdoors is fundamental to our wellbeing. The sunshine, with its boost of serotonin, cheers you up. Studies have shown that taking a walk outside could improve short-term memory. We've written about how essential being out in nature…
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As one of the oldest and most popular fermented foods, yogurt is known all over the world and has been consumed for centuries. From traditional Indian raita, to classic Persian side dish Mast-o-Khiar to über popular and having a…
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As you step in through the heavy, glass doors of upscale lifestyle and shopping mall Pacific Place, Pure Yoga beckons in regal fashion: Hong Kong now boasts a new sanctuary of holistic wellness. With high ceilings, muted mood lighting, and…
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