Gov releases new exercise regimen

The National Sports Bureau released its newest set of exercises and music this month. The exercises have been revised for the seventh time in the last 60 years.

Don’t let heat hold up your appetite

It may technically be autumn in Beijing, but the summer heat isn’t going anywhere yet. The hot and stuffy air can have a profound effect on people’s moods and appetites, even putting some in danger of malnutrition.

Nights perfect for squeezing in a run

Most people are aware of the health benefits of a daily jog, but with limited daily hours and long commutes, city residents can seldom squeeze in a daily run. But evening jogs are every bit as healthy, and in some ways may be even more so.

Create your own facial mask at home

The Hong Kong Consumer Council recently announced that 17 well-known facial mask brands were detected to probably contain excessive P-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA) – an antiseptic which can easily cause allergies.

Easily tired or depressed? Think about hypothyroidism

Most people are familiar with hyperthyroidism, but few have knowledge about it due to nonspecific symptoms.

Tips to avoid a summer cold

Even though many people think of a cold as a winter problem, summer days spent in a cool, air-conditioned environment are just as likely to result in illness.

Treat your athlete’s foot with herbs

Summer is here, and many people with sweaty feet are finding themselves once again plagued by the burning itch of stinging blisters — especially between the toes and on the soles of the feet.

Avoid stomach bugs this summer

An E. coli epidemic killed 35 people and sickened more than 3,000 in Europe. Of those ill, more than 800 have developed complications which could prove fatal. The outbreak, which hit Germany hardest, has made world food regulators take a hard look at their standards.

Tea not healthy for all

Tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. It helps refresh tired minds and bodies. With more reports on the benefits of drinking tea, such as the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer, more are begining to drink tea in their daily life.

Tips for stopping tick bites

A Beijing resident and a dog in Longzeyuan, Huilongguan, Changping District were found to have been bitten by ticks last week. Tick bites have recently been reported throughout the provinces of Henan, Hubei, Shandong, Anhui and Jiangsu. More than 280 of those bitten developed tick bite fever and 10 died.