Issue: June 01, 2012 (Archive)

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Beware the black dog
My name is Mark and I have depression. This is hardly the most positive introduction, I know. But by the time you have finished reading, I hope that your perception will have drastically changed.

Stave off aging
As the body ages, the type of nutrients it needs changes too. Life Women's ReViva (HK$399) is formulated for women above 35 years old based on hundreds of clinical studies on aging.

Roses on the cheeks
The moment wrinkles start appearing, slather on Lavera's new formulation Faces Organic Wild Roses Liposome Cream (HK$249). Its hero ingredient - an all-natural wild rose extract.

Cool camouflage
Why should women have all the fun? There have been blemish balm creams galore for women but hardly anything similar for men - until now.

Watch out for button batteries
Children face a growing risk from button batteries, according to a US study showing a near doubling of emergency room visits in the past two decades as the objects can cause electrical or chemical burns if swallowed.

Keep an eye on allergies
A recent study found that more than 90 percent of Hong Kong families suffered symptoms of eye allergies such as itchy, red eyes with heavy secretions in the past year, with 80 percent not seeking proper treatment.

Diabetic dos... and don'ts
Eat more

A matter of control
A crucial tool in controlling diabetes is being vigilant about what you eat. But, some experts say, you don't have to be a slave to the glycemic index or banish cake and ice cream forever.

Paying lip service
The Body Shop's popular Born Lippy is back. The lip balm with a tinge of color returns this year with five new lipsticks (HK$69) and four redesigned lip balms (HK$59) in flavors such as toffee, lychee, pomegranate and satsuma.

After-sun cocktail for skin
Sun damage doesn't stop after the sun goes down. To continue protecting skin after sun exposure, you need a product that can trap the free radicals that accumulate during the day.

Buzz off, mozzies
Having had dengue, I have to ensure I don't get it a second time as doctors warn the next attack will be more severe. To date, I have been staving off mosquitoes with insect repellent but it is a drag having to remember to respray it on every few hours.

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