The Beijinger Blog - Health

Discounts on Pap Smears and Mammograms

thebeijinger — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:00:00 +0800

Fact: Getting a pap smear or mammogram can save your life. Beijing 21st Century Hospital is treating Mother’s Day (May 13) as an opportunity to raise awareness on women’s health, offering sweeping discounts on the two health exams for the entire month of May.

Finding that Perfect Gift: Eight Fabulous Presents, Big and Small, For Anyone on Your List

thebeijinger — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0800

Living in Beijing, it’s not uncommon to be surrounded by people who have everything they need and more, which can greatly complicate holiday shopping. If you’re looking for a unique and thoughtful gift for anyone from your wife to your business partner or secretary, check out this list for gifts, ranging from the affordable to the decadent. Happy Holidays!

Check out AgendaBeijing.com for the full list of last-minute gift ideas.

News You Might Have Missed: China Bans Chinese and Wines Win

thebeijinger — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0800

Controversy abounds in Beijing. A section of the city wants to become English-only, an exciting wine win is dampened by certain one-sided parameters, China has a strong showing at a plagiarism exhibit and pollution remains a heated health topic.

Razors Ready: Movember Hits Beijing

thebeijinger — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0800

Gentleman, time to shave. Movember is here. The 11th-month charity initiative was created in 2003 by a group of Australians looking for a laugh, but has grown to become a major event, with thousands of people taking part in countries all over the world.

News You Might Have Missed: Cancer, Cars, and Internet Connections

thebeijinger — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:00:00 +0800

Beijing has been dealing with some heavy issues – cancer rates are rising and traffic accidents are continuing to hit close to home. Meanwhile, the subway expansion is continuing while would-be car owners are looking at ways around the license lottery. And does anyone really know what the deal is with airport Wi-Fi?

Winter Itch: Preventing and Treating Dry Skin

twang — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:57:29 +0800

Let’s face it – Beijing’s winter climate is hardly an oasis for parched skin. We asked Dr. Faith Deng from CMS Clinic for ways to prevent and treat winter itch.

What are the symptoms of dry skin?
The skin will feel tight, especially after cleansing. You may also find flaking and red patches, and a greater sensitivity to environmental changes.

What causes dry skin?
There are many factors, from genetics to cold weather. But basically, dry skin occurs when the outer layer of skin becomes dehydrated, leaving your skin cracked, scaly and sometimes itchy. This risk increases as we get older, and is made worse by washing since hot water and soap remove the natural oils on our skin surface.

New Year, New You: Drew Campbell and Ivy Leung from World Health Store

nick.inatey — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0800

For the past three years, the World Health Store (WHS) has been making the capital a little bit healthier, and will make it even easier to keep your new year’s resolutions with mini-shops opening all around the city. Agenda sat down with founder Drew Campbell and Marketing Director Ivy Leung to muscle up on how to get healthy –and stay sane – in the upcoming year.

Pollution Linked to Lung Cancer Claims Global Times

lauren_mccarthy — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0800

Pollution in Beijing constantly leaves everyone wondering just how unhealthy is it to breath in this city? Today the Global Times carried an article that adds a touch of anxiety to the debate, claiming that air pollution is a key factor in the rising incidence of lung cancer. The article goes on to present a more ambiguous picture however.

The Tooth Hurts: Beijing's Best Dental Clinics

lauren_mccarthy — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0800

Few excuses for avoiding a trip to the dentist sound more convincing than “I’m living abroad; I’ll do it when I go home for Christmas.” Fast forward a few years down the line, and you never quite managed to squeeze that check-up in between catching up with family and friends. Sound familiar? Make up for lost time by making an appointment at one of these dental clinics.

China Faces Diabetes Epidemic

twang — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0800

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A new report shows that China now has more people with diabetes than any other country. We sought out Dr. Limei Xu of Hong Kong International Medical Clinic (HKIMC) for advice on how to protect ourselves from the disease.