Issue: August 07, 2012 (Archive)

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Women on the edge
Besides their lipsticks, Hong Kong women should carry a few other items in their handbags to keep negativity at bay. Clinical psychologist Annie Ho Nim-chee says women could benefit from some handy treats or gadgets in their purse: a bar of chocolate or a tea bag for a quick snack, hand cream for massage during work breaks, smartphones with short videos or relaxing music, or an hourglass that reminds them to meditate.

Balloon to reduce trauma
Most people are familiar with the coronary artery procedure called angioplasty. It uses a balloon to expand the narrowed part of the coronary artery which supplies oxygen to the heart.

Helping meds keep their cool
Heat can change the effectiveness of medications. People need to check the instructions about temperature and storage, says Jill Sailors, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at St Louis College of Pharmacy.

Body beautiful treats for high summer
Researchers in the UK recently found that people who live by the sea are healthier than their landlocked counterparts. "We know that people usually have a good time when they go to the beach," noted study lead author Ben Wheeler from the European Centre for Environment and Human Health.

Meditate to stave off sniffles
Meditation or exercise may lower the rate, length and severity of the flu or common cold, according to preliminary findings of a study.

Colors of the mind
Green is my least favorite hue but I found myself picking it out first while playing Lush's Emotional Brilliance Color Wheel. The color therapist said it's because I was feeling particularly intuitive that day.

Suffering in silence
Most of us see pain as a symptom of a problem, but pain that lingers for a while is a disease in its own right. The good news is that pain can be managed. The bad? Hong Kong lags behind in this battle, according to experts.

Drink up!
To stay hydrated in this hot weather, you need to take at least eight glasses of water a day. But never fear: Evian's Live Young campaign makes it fun to tank up on liquids.

Vitamin for the skin
Vitamin C is good for you both inside and out. Perricone MD celebrates its 15th anniversary by introducing Vitamin C Ester 15 (HK$1,050 for four 10ml tubes), a night treatment designed to boost collagen production while you sleep.

Right balance
Combination skin is difficult to moisturize properly but Lavera appears to have found the right formula in its new Organic Calendula & Ginger Mattifying Balancing Cream (HK$199).

The colors of caring
From red, white and blue tissue boxes to wallpapers, Rwb330, a shop in Mong Kok, has the theme covered.But what makes the shop unique and amusing is not just the products, but the act of charity that has gone into putting the store up and maintaining it.

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