As Hong Kong grapples with a rise in chronic diseases like cardiovascular issues, cancer and diabetes, a growing frustration is emerging: the conventional medical model, focused on quick diagnosis and prescriptive medication, often falls short of addressing the causes of these long-term illnesses.
Determined to bridge this gap, local health professionals Tricia Yap and Denise Tam have organised a summit to champion lifestyle medicine, a holistic vision dedicated to nurturing health in the grey areas overlooked by standard care.
