Superhero Summer Series The past few months have taken an even greater toll on professionals’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. With summer travel plans dashed for many because of Covid-19, most executives can no longer take a much-needed break and recharge their batteries. This will inevitably impact their health, motivation,...
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Movement at work
Movement at work Recent studies suggest ‘sitting is the new smoking’. A sedentary lifestyle is linked to increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, chronic back pain and osteo-related diseases. In fact, the World Health Organisation lists inactivity as the fourth biggest risk factor for global adult mortality. The muscle...
Sleep for success
Sleep for success In Asia’s frenetic working culture, sleep is the first personal item professionals sacrifice to fulfil other obligations. Insufficient quality and quantity of sleep can lead to poor communication, compromised performance and reaction time, inability to focus, and greater risk-taking. Sleep deprivation can impact life expectancy, memory, concentration,...
Navigating stress effectively and mindfully
Navigating stress effectively and mindfully In recent years, stress at work has become an increasingly significant challenge for employers and employees. Whilst some stress is natural for survival and achievement, too much stress can lead to chronic stress and harrowing consequences. Given Hong Kong’s relentless working culture, it’s no wonder...
Mindfulness for greater resilience at work (English and Cantonese)
Mindfulness for greater resilience at work (English and Cantonese) Work stress in Hong Kong is often said to be more intense than in other cities. Research highlights the pressure employees experience in today’s world of 24/7 connectivity, information overload, long working hours and frequent travel. Minds, behaviours, relationships and performance...
The link between excess weight and Covid-19
Researchers have confirmed that excess weight or obesity significantly increase the severity of Covid-19 symptoms. These health challenges are the biggest risk factors for patients under 50.
How osteopathy strengthens your respiratory system and boosts your immunity
Respiratory health can be impacted by multiple factors – some of which are far less obvious than a change in weather or a nasty bug doing the rounds. Excess weight, posture, a previous injury, for example, can all affect your ability to breathe easy. So too can former traumas, surgical...
Services and practitioners available for consultations by phone or online
Services and practitioners available for consultations by phone or online As the pandemic evolves, we offer support for those who are currently located overseas, self-isolating, or simply prefer to travel less and receive support from the comfort of their own home. Here’s an updated summary of which doctors and practitioners...
IMI extra measures to protect you and our team from infectious disease transmission
As you may already be aware, Covid-19 has officially been declared a global pandemic. Drawing on hard-won lessons from the 2003 SARS epidemic, Hong Kong has done well to effectively and efficiently combat the new coronavirus. As people gradually return to their pre-crisis lifestyles and residents return to Hong Kong,...
