Health

March 19, 2020 0

Ask Dr. Hang: Dealing with coronavirus anxiety

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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? […]

March 19, 2020 0

A challenging time for restaurants amid Covid-19 outbreak

by Yiming Zhao

Bob Luz, president of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, addresses concerns of restaurant owners amid coronavirus outbreak. (Yiming Zhao/Sampan) Sumiao Chen, the owner of restaurant Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Cambridge opened a bottle of wine after meeting with the Massachusetts Restaurant Association on March 12 at her restaurant. “I’m disinfecting my mouth,” she joked. In the past week, Chen has seen a 40 percent drop in business, especially after Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak […]

March 13, 2020 0

Elders learn about cardiac health in workshop

by Anqi Zhang

Kimberly Monette (speaker) and Bass Lin (translator) participate in a workshop “Cardiac Health for Women” at the Hong Lok House Senior Center on March 6. (Photo courtesy of Anqi Zhang) Located at a meeting room at the Hong Lok House Senior Center, around 40 elders joined a workshop “Cardiac Health for Women,” organized by the Chinese Women’s Association of New England at its March 6 meeting. Two speakers attended the workshop, both employees of Arete Rehab, a rehabilitation center based […]

March 5, 2020 0

Chinatown Y supports lifelong fitness for older adults

by Ling Mei Wong

Wang YMCA of Chinatown healthy aging coordinator Katie Lei led a low-impact fitness class for older adults. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) As she lifted weights and did squats at the Wang YMCA of Chinatown, Judy Sharko, 78, matched instructor Katie Lei’s every move. “I love this class,” Sharko said. “I’m in the neighborhood with a gym in my building, but coming here, the Y has such good trainers and direction.” Sharko is part of Lei’s low-impact fitness class for […]

March 5, 2020 0

When does my child need dental braces?

by Sampan Staff

Dr. Cheen Y. Loo of Tufts University’s School of Dental Medicine. (Image courtesy of Tufts University.) By Dr. Cheen Y. Loo, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine professor of pediatric dentistry When I was growing up, children in high school wore braces. Nowadays, we see braces on people of all ages: elementary-school children, teenagers and working adults. You may be wondering if your child needs braces, as well as when is the best time to start this treatment. The first […]

March 5, 2020 0

A moment of awakening

by Sampan Staff

By Venerable Master Hsin Yun, Founder of Fo Guang Shan Temple On New Year’s Eve, 1999, people all over the world anxiously awaited the dawn of the new millennium. As the sun appeared on the horizon, their excitement could no longer be contained. Their emotions reached a new climax, and their spirits were lifted by the promise of the first light. Desire and worry trouble many of us in this world. Our minds are polluted by our surroundings. We have […]

February 20, 2020 0

Local farm advocates for funding state Health Incentive Program

by Yiming Zhao

Chinese American shoppers buy bok choy from Siena Farms’ stand at Copley Square. Additional SNAP benefits for fresh produce will be unavailable Feb. 23, as state funding is unavailable until May 15. (Image courtesy of Anna Tse.) Chris Kurth has run Siena Farms for the last 20 years. The farm grows organic vegetables on about 45 acres of land, selling them at three farmers market locations in Boston. Kurth grows vegetables for Asian customers, such as daikon radish and bok […]

February 20, 2020 0

Boston officials provide coronavirus updates, emphasize low risk to Chinatown residents

by Ivy Huang

A coronavirus community meeting took place Feb. 7 at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School. (From left) An attendee, Boston Public Health Commission medical director Dr. Jennifer Lo, Boston Chief of Health and Human Service, Marty Martinez and District 2 Councilor Ed Flynn answered questions. (Image courtesy of Ivy Huang.) Boston officials held a community meeting Feb. 7 with residents about the coronavirus or COVID-2019 in Chinatown at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School. Dozens of residents asked about risk and were […]

December 20, 2013 0

How to have a happy holiday without stress or smoke

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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 […]

November 15, 2013 0

Clearing up smoking myths with facts you need to know

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Submitted by the Asian Smokers’ Quitline Many people start smoking because they believed a myth about what smoking promises, while there are some who want to quit and falsely believe it’s near impossible to succeed. Despite efforts to educate the public about the dangers of smoking, there are still an estimated 43.9 million adult smokers in the U.S. Here are some myths and facts that Joann Lee, doctor and project manager of the Asian Smokers’ Quitline, thinks everyone needs to […]

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