Choose health: How urban families make a conscious choice to live better

Families at the Farm in the City petting zoo in Seri Kembangan. While city life comes with its set of challenges, urbanites are also taking conscious efforts to be well, including spending time with their families. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

THAT urban living is demanding is a given. Long work commute, traffic congestion, air pollution and a higher cost of living all contribute to the stress families face as they juggle work and family, and find balance between hustling and relaxing.

Perhaps it is this lack of tranquility that makes urbanites more conscious about living healthier. After all, while we cannot change the environment, we can change how we respond to them.