Covering the most noteworthy news stories in the health and wellness industry for the Filipino community.
by Anna Gorman California health regulators have allowed poor care to proliferate at nursing homes around the state, and the number of incidents that could cause serious injury or death…
WASHINGTON — For today, there are no doctor’s visits. No long afternoons with nothing to do. No struggles over bathing — or not. At the National Gallery of Art in…
Being a nurse can be among the most rewarding career choices. As a nurse, you’re responsible for the day-to-day comfort and well-being of a wide range of ill patients. But…
by Anna Gorman and Harriet Rowan Millions of low-income Californians eligible for food stamps are not receiving the benefit, earning the state one of the lowest rankings in the nation for its…
There are already more than a dozen reasons people can use to avoid paying the penalty for not having health insurance. Now the federal government has added four more “hardship…
In an exclusive interview with the Asian Journal, Stargazer shares her top pieces of advice for moving positive energy within yourself and your surroundings. On continuing the year right. “First,…
Doctors urge Asians to Quit Smoking and Get Screened for Diabetes According to major medical societies, the U.S. Surgeon General, and recent studies, Asian Americans increase their risk for diabetes…
By: Statepoint Nationwide, 30 million children and adults have diabetes, and 86 million are prediabetic, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). A leading risk factor for Type 2 diabetes…
By: Statepoint Want to make resolutions you’ll keep this new year? Think simple, sustainable changes. Follow these four steps for a healthier you, inside and out. Stick to your workout…
In the U.S., Filipinos have access to fresh malunggay leaves from their backyards, Filipino/Asian groceries, or farmers markets. But in the winter, malunggay is not readily available or if you…
EVEN as children, we know all too well that sugar is in our favorite chocolates, candies and other food high in glucose, which can be detrimental to our health and…
IT is exhausting to try and break an endless cycle of unhealthy habits. Come to think of it, you work long hours on weekdays that you’re so drained by the…
Getting started on a workout routine may seem intimidating to beginners, but it’s certainly attainable. Longtime personal trainer and proud Fil-Am Joshua Hayes lends his tips to kick starting a…
THINK of a spa and the immediate perception is an air of pretense and privilege that only a select few can indulge in, given the exorbitant prices. However, if you…
It’s well into the second month of the year — how many individuals have ditched their New Year’s resolutions to get healthy and shed some pounds? But if you’ve stuck…
From the Sankskrit root “yuj” which means “to yoke,” yoga is an ancient practice and philosophy promoting inner peace by joining the spirit and physical body together. The physical postures…
Hello kababayans. It’s that time again when we resolve to change some of our habits for good. We’re naturally feeling optimistic with the arrival of a new year, a cosmic…
Beauty from a Different Perspective “I see beauty in each culture. But it’s not just beauty on the outside that matters, you have to empower beauty from skin deep. It’s…
Skeen Face and Body Centre came to life back in 2009 situated in a modest location of 20 square meters clinic in Las Piñas with only two-bed capacity and carrying…
“The greatest wealth is health,” wrote ancient Roman poet Virgil. The formula of a well-balanced diet, managing stress levels, getting more than eight hours of sleep and exercising at least…
ON July 22, 2015 the largest Zumba class was assembled in Cebu, Philippines. A total of 12,975 participants all dressed in yellow came together to dance and set the Guinness…
In the United States, kale, avocados, spinach and flaxseeds have all been hailed “superfoods” for their nutritional density and benefits: they contain generous doses of Vitamin A, healthy fat, Vitamin…
Why it’s important to get enough vitamin D ACCORDING to a study from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, spending enough time in the sun could protect…
Taking care of one’s skin goes beyond vanity, and no one is a champion of that belief more than Dr. Tess Mauricio. Dr. Tess is a Filipina dermatologist who immigrated…
According to government research, new cases of breast cancer in the United States are forecast to rise by as much as 50 percent by the year 2030. Though the surge…
AN antibiotic-resistant superbug is making its way back to and spreading through the United States that causes severe diarrhea in nearly half a million people nationwide each year. The Centers…
THE California Department of Public Health released two television ads on Monday, March 23 to inform the public of risks associated with e-cigarettes. “California has been a world leader in…
THE House of Representatives approved a $214 billion bill on Thursday, March 26 that permanently blocks physician Medicare cuts, moving Congress closer to resolving a problem that has plagued both…
A recent survey by private health insurance exchange EHealth highlights the increasing pressure and frustration felt by American families over medical bills. The survey found that more than 6 in…
CDC warns careful use of antibiotics LIFE-threatening infections caused by bacteria called Clostridium difficile, simply known as C. difficile, now sicken nearly half a million Americans in one year, said…
