Blog Category - Health & Environment

Use This Mini-Program to Guarantee a Fast Covid Test Near You
Got a fear of PCR testing lines? This mini-program might just be able to help.
How Are Restaurants Reacting to Sealed Waimais?
We reported awhile back that Beijing would enact a new waimai law in April that requires take-out food to be sealed
Luckin's Sassy Collab With Yeshu Boosts Sales
We live in a world where creative collaboration and the flooding of limited-edition collections is nothing new.
What If I Go Into Labor During Lockdown?
What to expect in case your expecting during lockdown.
Beijing’s Sky-high Funeral Fees Leave People Broken
The story of an RMB 38,000 bill for funeral services is making waves online.
Curse of the Catkins: A Brief History of Cottonwood Poplars in Beijing
It's time to learn about the cottonwood poplar tree, brither of all that white stuff you've started to see floating around the capital.
Are Large Schools Always Better For Kids?
Sometimes bigger isn't always better when it comes to learning.
Family Fun at the Ruff n' Rumble Adoption Day & Bazaar
Here's an event that's fun, good for the community, and the perfect excuse to bring home a furry friend.
3 Tips To Get Over Holiday Blues In Beijing
If you feel like the holiday blues are getting to you, here are some tips a Beijinger like me uses to deal with the common post-holiday syndrome.
Mindful in Beijing: Getting to Know the Community of ComeUnity
This donation and volunteer-based community is changing the way people think about mindfulness
Beicology: When Will Spring Finally Arrive in Beijing?
This week’s chilly start feels a lot more like winter than spring in Beijing. 
Just Add Water: Vegetables You Can Regrow From Scraps in Your Beijing Apartment
Here is our selection of vegetables that you can regrow in water, even in your Beijing apartment.
Shougang Park
When I saw Shougang Park for the first time, I was in total awe.
BritCham Report Offers Helpful Insights into Wellbeing and Resilience in the Workplace
The British Chamber have published their first report into wellbeing and resilience in the workplace, so what are the key findings?
These Beijing Hospitals Have Suspended Some (or All) Services
Recently, multiple COVID patients in Beijing have traveled to several medical institutions.