Taiwan has played a role in two recent developments related to advancing the cause of women’s health and well-being. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, more commonly known as SLE or lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease that disproportionately affects women. More than 90% of its sufferers are female, making the disease very much a women’s issue. This…
Taiwan possesses numerous natural advantages when it comes to providing hot-spring resorts, spas, and medical tourism. The big positive to living in a land of volcanoes and earthquakes is the plentiful hot springs they produce. In recent years the springs have become a big draw for tourists to Taiwan. After all, what could be better…
People in Taiwan are exercising more and engaging in more sports. Extreme sports such as marathons, triathlons, and cycling races, as well as intense workout regimens such as CrossFit are becoming increasingly popular. But with all of this exercise comes the risk of injury, particularly in middle-aged office workers who otherwise lead sedentary lives. Further,…
Following craft beer and big tattoos, CrossFit is the latest trend from the United States to gain a foothold in Taiwan. CrossFit is the wildly popular fitness program that has everyone in the United States from elite athletes to middle-aged businesswomen and grandparents doing Olympic lifts, burpees, and pullups in its famous “Workouts of the…
As any long-term fitness buff in Taiwan can attest, it wasn’t long ago that marathons and other globally popular endurance sporting events were in scarce supply and even scarcer demand. Only a few marathons took place on any given month, and triathlons – extreme endurance events that include swimming, cycling, and running – were even…
Gym membership is growing rapidly in Taiwan, but still lags behind other Asian markets. As health and fitness take on higher priorities for many in Taiwan, growing numbers of people are exercising regularly. High-end fitness centers and extreme endurance events are expanding throughout the island, and the market for expensive personal trainers is booming. Yet…
