Dra. Nancy Álvarez: Before taking your relationship to the next step, take a look at their family
Love moves the world, makes us suffer, takes us to heaven without dying, or destroys us in seconds. In the same way that love can cause the most beautiful feelings, it can also makes us feel the ugliest feelings such as hate, jealousy, rage, abandonment feelings and unfair competition. Why does love shake us this […]
Mental health campaign coming this fall to Turner High
By Angie Baldelomar As the percentage of teens dealing with depression and anxiety rises nationwide, Turner High School is bringing the “You Be You” mental health campaign this fall to its campus. Anxiety is the leading mental health issue among teens, with around 31.9 percent of Americans ages 13-18 having an anxiety disorder. Depression also […]
Zika-related health problems still a threat to U.S. babies
By Angie Baldelomar The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed that 1 in 7 babies exposed to the Zika virus have health problems. According to the latest “Vital Signs” report, about 1 in 7 babies who were born to women with Zika virus infections during pregnancy had one or more health problems […]
Dra. Nancy Álvarez: What goes through the mind of a cheater?
I arrive to the nightclub and see him. I like that man. We stare at each other. Finally, he asks me to dance and he dances like the angels. He starts talking. Thinks like I do regarding life and even sex. From being two strangers, we become two people who feel we have known each […]
Dr Myriam Ensling: Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is defined as a core body temperature usually in excess of 40ºC (104ºF) with central nervous system symptoms in the setting of a large environmental heat load that cannot be dissipated. There are two 2 kinds of heat stroke: classical and exertional. Classical heat stroke occurs in patients in extremes of age (very […]
Dra. Nancy Álvarez: What to do with the arrival of a little sibling?
The arrival of a new family member requires an adjustment for everyone, especially for the younger family members. For parents, the reactions of the older siblings can be frustrating, and they don’t always know how to proceed. In the haste and bustle, they forget that it is normal for the other child to be jealous […]
Dra. Nancy Álvarez: Preparing for a healthy sexual response
Surrounded by the guilt and rejection of many religions, masturbation remains the most popular sexual option among young people and people who do not have a partner. Recommended at any age and of any sex, despite the increasingly bad reputation, today more than ever, masturbation is recommended as a safe way to satisfy sexual needs […]
Unfiltered news might affect children, psychologist claims
By Katherine Diaz In today’s world, children are regularly exposed to the news – and with the emergence of social media and children’s access to social media networks, much of that news is unfiltered by news agencies or even parents. Because of that, it might be difficult for children to understand how the news can […]
How to stay healthy and safe when studying abroad
Commentary by Chara Thousands of students are getting ready to start one of the most important experiences of their lives: studying abroad. According to statistics from GoAbroad.com, more than 300,000 U.S. students study abroad every year. If you’re among the thousands who’ll study outside the United States this school year, it’s important to know what […]
CDC shares public pool safety tips
By Katherine Diaz Most people will spend some time this summer cooling off at the pool. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cautions that individuals should be healthy when visiting a public pool to ensure the safety of others. Specifically, the CDC warns that anyone with diarrhea shouldn’t swim because of […]