Articles written by Benson Yeung

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How to Run Safely in Hot Weather
Running in the hot weather can be safely achieved by taking specific precautions against heat-related illnesses and adopting a common sense strategy.
Jun 7, 2010 - Benson Yeung
Take the Stairs, Weigh Less and Live Longer
Diet pills and diet health foods are getting popular. Some marketers advocate that no exercise is required with their programs. The articles examines the evidence.
Dec 6, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Shanghai Secures Her Own Disney
What does the Disneyland mean to Shanghai? Shanghai and the Chinese government are having their eyes on the intangible benefits of having a Disney theme park in the city.
Nov 13, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Evening Primrose Oil, the Time-Honored Medicine
Evening Primrose, a common wildflower, grows in America. Since the beginning of modern history, it has been useful for various symptoms and conditions.
Oct 21, 2009 - Benson Yeung
St John's Wort in Depression and Insomnia
Is there enough scientific evidence to support the use of St John's Wort in patients with depression or insomnia? This article addresses the recent scientific reviews.
Aug 21, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Breathe Right to Run Better
Practising how to breathe during running leads to great rewards. Breathing properly and efficiently helps the runner to run faster, longer, and relax better.
Apr 28, 2009 - Benson Yeung
The Three Commonest Training Mistakes
Newbies and sometimes even experienced runners feel that they are stuck and not improving. There are many reasons that hinder their progress.
Apr 24, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Ten Reasons to Run a Marathon
It is easy to take on a task if one has a good enough reason to do it. Running a marathon is a great task which is associated with at least ten good reasons to do it.
Apr 24, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Does Running Cause Sudden Cardiac Death
Following US elite runner Ryan Shay's death at the Olympic Marathon Trials in 2008, many runners are anxious to find out whether running marathons causes sudden death.
Mar 25, 2009 - Benson Yeung
How to Start Running
Running is arguably the most popular form of physical exercise today. Over the past 30 years, running has become increasingly popular for various reasons.
Mar 24, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon
The famous Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon has come a long way and still is one of the most sought after marathon titles.
Mar 19, 2009 - Benson Yeung
The Rising Xiamen International Marathon
Xiamen, the coastal Chinese City, is home to one of Asia's most scenic and fastest Marathons.
Mar 17, 2009 - Benson Yeung
IAAF Gold Label Road Races 2009
For the media, some road races are hotter than the others. From 2008 onwards, the International Association of Athletics Federations publish their most wanted lists.
Mar 14, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Marathons in Taiwan
Taiwan is a little known haven of marathon lovers. This land boasts not only beautiful coast-line and delicious Taiwanese cooking, but also seven marathons every year.
Mar 13, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Two Entirely Different Marathons in Hong Kong
For runners thinking of running a marathon in Hong Kong in January or February, the following is a must read.
Mar 10, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Women with Cosmetic Implants Have More Suicides
Women with cosmetic implants are reported to have an increased suicide rate and mortality compared with the general population. Why is this so?
Mar 6, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Vitamin D Deficiency and Breast Cancer Outcome
Even though an association between vitamin D deficiency and bad breast cancer outcome was evident, the causal effect could not be established at the moment.
Mar 3, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Waiting for Breast Biopsy Results is Stressful
Researchers attempt to quantify and reduce the stress patients undergoing breast biopsy are subjected to, in order to optimize the outcome of their treatment.
Mar 1, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Aromatase Inhibitors to Help Treat Breast Cancer
The data from large studies with the newest (often called third generation) Aromatase Inhibitors is showing generally promising results.
Feb 28, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Immediate Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Immediate reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer appears to be a safe treatment option, well accepted by patients, that should be offered to all women.
Feb 27, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Breast Cancer Screening Enables Better Treatment
Population-based mammography screening has brought about significant changes in our approach to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
Feb 22, 2009 - Benson Yeung
Why Should We Worry About Breast Fibroadenomas
Even though fibroadenomas of the breast are ten times more common than breast cancer, the management of these can be associated with significant problems.
Feb 10, 2009 - Benson Yeung