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New Harvard Alzheimers information

This article discusses approaches to Alzheimers prevention, including every day things people can do for themselves.
Shingles is a Horrible and Painful Disease, but is Preventable by this New Vaccine

If you are over 50 years old and think you may have had chickenpox before, I advise you to get the Shingles vaccine, which is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The trouble is, after getting chickenpox, this virus tends to hang around in our nervous system as a person with a history of chickenpox […]
Flu fighting tips
Beat the Flu and face the New Year with increased energy and immunity Are the holiday festivities taking a toll on your health? Are you tired of catching each cold going around? While the holiday season can be fun, it is often at the cost of our health; staying up late, drinking and […]
Kidney disease kills More People than Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Combined…

… and has risen tenfold in recent decades in the West. IN THIS ARTICLE WE’LL DISCUSS BOTH THE WESTERN MEDICAL AND INDIGENOUS WISDOM POINT OF VIEW, AS WELL AS PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR PREVENTION. With life expectancy extending to the eighties, we Hong Kong general practitioners are all increasingly prevention orientated. Regular check-ups at your family […]
Bird Flu; Prevention tips

According to China’s latest statistics, the number of confirmed H7N9 cases in the country had surged to 91, with 17 deaths, as of the evening of Friday 19th April.
Your Healthy-Range BMI is Hiding a Deadly Warning Sign!
A healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) was previously thought to be a very good indication of your risks for cardiovascular disease, but more recent research has shown that a healthy range BMI can be quite misleading. One study presented at the 2012 European Society of Cardiology Congress reviewed several studies that showed belly fat, also known as visceral […]
8 Travel Tips for a Safe and Happy Vacation
Plan for a safe and happy vacation this summer with these eight doctor-recommended tips: 1. Vaccinations As a doctor in Hong Kong for the last 25 years, I have regularly seen adults and their children back from travel, having caught preventable diseases that they assumed no longer existed. The following vaccinations are available and if […]
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Lowers Risk Cervical cancer is becoming more prevalent amongst the under 30s in the UK and as a result, there is a changing trend in cervical cancer recommendations. We’ve long known that pap smears have been an effective tool in reducing cervical cancer, however even after more than quarter of a century of […]