Issue: June 13, 2012 (Archive)

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Cross-Canada challenge
Each summer a Hong Kong teenager pays a visit to his uncle in Vancouver and sees how multiple sclerosis is destroying his life. Now 59, his uncle lives in a wheelchair, has lost the use of his fingers and depends completely on others.

Don't burn, baby, burn
Children's skin is extremely delicate so make sure you have the right protection when Junior's splashing around at the beach. Sunplay gives you a choice of two sunblocks - gel and lotion - formulated just for kids. Both contain Solarex-3, which intercepts harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Still going green
The takeover of The Body Shop by cosmetic giant L'Oreal in 2006 generated mixed reactions and ever since the ethical reputation of the brand has been under scrutiny.

Go easy on sugary sodas
Sweet drinks have been linked to a slightly higher risk of developing high blood pressure, but a US study finds that fruit sugar may not be the culprit as found in earlier research.

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

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