Articles written by Benson Yeung
All 22 articles written by Benson Yeung
Shanghai Secures Her Own Disney: The Chinese Cosmopolitan City Gets the Go-ahead to Build Disneyland
Category: China
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. more...
Category: Herbal Medicine
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. more...
Category: Running Training & Fitness
The principles behind jogging, or running for fitness, are the same as those behind training for competition. The training should be a good mix of hard and easy runs. more...
Ten Reasons to Run a Marathon: The Motivation to Go the 26.2 Miles
Category: Running & Marathons (general)
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. more...
How to Start Running: The Most Important Tips for the Beginner
Category: Running Training & Fitness
Running is arguably the most popular form of physical exercise today. Over the past 30 years, running has become increasingly popular for various reasons. more...
Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon: The Most Famous Mother of the Japanese Marathons
Category: Running Marathons/Races
The famous Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon has come a long way and still is one of the most sought after marathon titles. more...
IAAF Gold Label Road Races 2009: Xiamen International Marathon is First of 19 Top Road Races in 2009
Category: Running Marathons/Races
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. more...
Two Entirely Different Marathons in Hong Kong: There Must Be a Right One for You
Category: Running Marathons/Races
For runners thinking of running a marathon in Hong Kong in January or February, the following is a must read. more...
Vitamin D Deficiency and Breast Cancer Outcome: Low Vitamin Linked to Worse Outcome in Breast Tumor
Category: Breast Health
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. more...
Category: Breast Health
The data from large studies with the newest (often called third generation) Aromatase Inhibitors is showing generally promising results. more...
Category: Breast Health
Population-based mammography screening has brought about significant changes in our approach to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. more...
Evening Primrose Oil, the Time-Honored Medicine: The Medicinal Uses of Evening Primrose Oil
Category: Herbal Medicine
Evening Primrose, a common wildflower, grows in America. Since the beginning of modern history, it has been useful for various symptoms and conditions. more...
Breathe Right to Run Better: Natural, Relaxed Breathing Leads to Great Workouts
Category: Running Training & Fitness
Practising how to breathe during running leads to great rewards. Breathing properly and efficiently helps the runner to run faster, longer, and relax better. more...
The Three Commonest Training Mistakes: Running Slips that Hinder the Runner's Improvement
Category: Running Training & Fitness
Newbies and sometimes even experienced runners feel that they are stuck and not improving. There are many reasons that hinder their progress. more...
Does Running Cause Sudden Cardiac Death: How Risky are Marathon and Shorter Races
Category: Running & Marathons (general)
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. more...
The Amazing Paris Marathon: The Little Known Facts about the First and the Last Paris Marathons
Category: Running Marathons/Races
According to the list of IAAF Gold Label Road Races, Paris Marathon 2009 is the next major international marathon in line. more...
Category: Running Marathons/Races
Xiamen, the coastal Chinese City, is home to one of Asia's most scenic and fastest Marathons. more...
Marathons in Taiwan: The Small Land With a Big Craze About Marathon
Category: Running Marathons/Races
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. more...
Category: Breast Health
Women with cosmetic implants are reported to have an increased suicide rate and mortality compared with the general population. Why is this so? more...
Category: Breast Health
Researchers attempt to quantify and reduce the stress patients undergoing breast biopsy are subjected to, in order to optimize the outcome of their treatment. more...
Immediate Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Is This Safe and Advisable?
Category: Breast Health
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. more...
Category: Breast Health
Even though fibroadenomas of the breast are ten times more common than breast cancer, the management of these can be associated with significant problems. more...
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