In modern life, stress is everywhere, especially in major cities like Shanghai. For expatriates and their families, often they face further stress in dealing with cultural and lifestyle adjustments, which can become apparent as either acute or chronic stress; locals also face abundant sources of stress at work, school and home. Understanding stress and knowing how to ef...

In this golden age of modern medicine, we have come to take for granted that surgery can fix or improve problems that previous generations had to suffer through. A qualified orthopedic surgeon uses newer technologies like highly-sensitive diagnostic ultrasound alongside traditional methods like x-rays and MRIs to pinpoint diagnoses, and improve accuracy of growth fa...

Vitamins are essential for normal growth and development all throughout life. They are an integral part of the numerous chemical reactions that occur in the body, so a deficiency in one or more vitamins could result in disease. The last decade has seen a significant amount of research and discussion surrounding vitamin D. Many preliminary studies suggest that the effect...

This Sunday, April 15th, nearly 7000 runners will be participating in the New Balance Jinqiao 8k race that will be taking place at the Pinghe School in Jinqiao Green City. The race began in 2002 as a community event when Jinqiao was first developing, but has since evolved into a successful sporting activity that welcomes both locals and foreigners. Although Shangh...

Zen Massage has recently opened their second branch, this time in the heart of Tian Zi Fang. The setting couldn't be much more perfect, as the creators of Zen have utilized the existing beauty of the loft-style building to develop a spa that is both serene and luxurious. Zen aims to "provide an experience that lets people escape from the stress of life in the city,"...

When it comes to the air quality in Chinese metropolises like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, there are things we know and many things we don't! Yes, sometimes we wake up to a hazy sky, thick with choking air and wonder if we dare go outside. But fair is fair, we can't deny that pleasant evenings of clear blue sky, light air and easy respirations happen too. So, is the...