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Health July 23, 2020 0

Shopping for shoes that get kids moving

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), America’s children need to get moving. A recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) of the last 30 years found that among children ages 2 to 5, obesity has doubled, while among 6- to 11-year-olds, it has tripled. Obesity can have a negative impact on health. Young people who are obese are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. That’s why it […]

Features July 10, 2020 0

Ask Dr. Hang: A mother’s concerns for daughter’s safety at odds with her desire to march in protests

My daughter and I have gotten into arguments about her attending the protests against police brutality. Of course, I think it’s wrong for the police to kill Black people, but I worry about my daughter getting hurt at the protests, and I want her to stay safe at home instead. We came to the United States so my children can have an education, good jobs, and a healthy life. I told my daughter all of this, and she keeps saying […]

Boston April 3, 2020 0

Qingming Festival postponed due to outbreak of Covid-19

by Yiming Zhao 趙怡茗 Every year, days after the Spring equinox, many Chinese families would gather together to visit the tombs of their ancestors to clean the gravesites. Qingming Festival, also known as the tomb-sweeping day is the opportunity for many Chinese families to pay respect to their passed loved ones, burn joss paper and display tea, food, and flowers by the tombstones. Dating back to 636 BC, the holiday has long been an important part of Chinese culture and […]

Health March 19, 2020 0

South Cove Manor seminar provides timely information on how seniors can ‘boost’ their immune system

By Terry Yin South Cove Manor hosted breakfast seminar on Feb. 27. Certified personal trainer and sport nutrition specialist Terry Yin spoke about “How to Boost Your Immune System With Exercise”. As people age, our immune response capability becomes reduced, which in turn contributes to more infections. Exercise regularly is proven to naturally keeping your immune system strong and healthy. For people over age 65, 20-30 minutes daily low impact exercise can help cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, helps control […]

Boston March 19, 2020 0

Youth leaders organize community outreach on underage drinking

Youth leaders from Boston Asian Youth Essential Service organized a community outreach on Thursday, Feb. 13, addressing underage drinking. Five youth leaders made a presentation in front of the owner, manager and staffs of Friendship BBQ located at 42 Beach Street about some of the laws regarding purchasing and consuming alcohol, the proper way to check IDs, side effects of alcohol consumption, liability of over-serving alcohol and liability of serving alcohol to minors. The youth disseminated material for the restaurant […]

Health March 19, 2020 0

Ask Dr. Hang: Dealing with coronavirus anxiety

Dr. Hang Ngo is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. She speaks English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Dr. Ngo provides therapy, psychological assessment services, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultation in Davis Square, Somerville. (Image courtesy of Dr. Hang) By Hang Ngo, Psy.D. I’m doing everything that’s been recommended to deal with the coronavirus – a lot of hand washing, not touching my face, and not attending large social events— but I still feel very anxious. How should I deal with this anxiety? […]

Boston May 3, 2017 0

Investing in the Financial District and Chinatown

By Mayor Martin J. Walsh This month, I am proud to put forth a budget for the City of Boston that will make Boston a better place to work, live, and raise a family. At City Hall, we’ve created a plan for our City that will keep Boston financially sound, while making targeted investments towards achieving a thriving, healthy and innovative Boston. Boston’s operating budget totals $3.14 billion, which represents an increase of $143.7 million (or about five percent) over […]

Health December 20, 2013 0

How to have a happy holiday without stress or smoke

By the Asian Smokers’ Quitline Holidays are supposed to be an enjoyable time when family and friends gather together with food and drinks, but it can also be stressful as people rush from place to place. A cigarette can sound like the perfect way to destress, especially during a busy holiday season, but cessation coaches at the Asian Smokers’ Quitline have tips and encouragement for people attempting to quit, or want to stay quit through the season. “There can be […]

Arts December 20, 2013 0

Youth Voices: Procrastination

By Tiffany Du Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock the clock goes ticking away. The room shifts into a wonderland of inanimate objects alive. Papers, pencils and pens talk as they would in a dream. Blank pages fill themselves with scribbles, sketches and scumbles. Then I wake up from my daydream, and gawk over my progress. I still have time, I tell myself then I read my comics. Page two, 10, 12 they pass by like a rocket. A few […]

Education December 20, 2013 0

Paying for child care

Submitted by Bernadette Davidson, director of child care services at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center Why is child care so expensive? It is because young children need more one-to-one attention from caregivers in order to grow and flourish. While school-age children may be taught in classrooms as large as 30 students by one teacher, young children need more attention to flourish. For babies in licensed early care and education centers, one teacher by law can only care for three at a […]

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