Hormonal contraceptives linked to breast cancer, study shows
Women might want to think twice before using hormonal contraception, particularly oral contraception. A recent study from the University of Copenhagen found that hormonal contraception increases the risk of developing breast cancer by up to 38 percent. The study analyzed data of 1,797,932 women younger than 50 years old. Of the women studied, 60 percent […]
How to live healthier in 2018
Commentary by Yanis De Palma If you’re like most people, you’ve made New Year’s resolutions. And some of them are probably health-related. To welcome in 2018, here are some tips for living a healthier life as you pursue your health-oriented resolutions: *Improve your sleeping habits: Most people state that they suffer from sleep problems. Try […]
De Adicto a ADICTO: Bola de Nieve
A oídos necios, palabras directas Se que muchos de mis artículos que se publican semana a semana en periódicos impresos y digitales, hispanos de Canadá y USA, así como muchos más en ciudades importantes de América Latina y de la República Mexicana, algunas esposas recortan mi columna y se la dan a leer al esposo […]
Cold weather and the human body
Commentary by Chara Wintertime has arrived in the Kansas City area. That’s evident by the recent wave of cold weather, including snowfall over the Christmas weekend (Dec. 22-25). So it’s advisable to prepare yourself to deal with the cold weather you’ll likely experience over the next few months. One way to prepare yourself is by […]
Dr. Myriam Ensling: Tips on how to read and interpret food labels: Part 3
Cholesterol: Describes the amount of cholesterol that each portion has. Cholesterol is the one that builds the membranes of the cells of our body, especially the nervous system. The total amount of cholesterol that can be consumed in a day should not be above 300 mg. This is controversial because dietary cholesterol contains the production […]
How to protect yourself during cold and flu season
Commentary by Tere Siqueira It’s cold and flu season again. If you’re wanting to protect yourself when colds and the flu are the most prevalent (typically between December and March), here are some tips to try this winter: *Take vitamins: Cod liver oil is a natural source of vitamin D and can counteract the weather […]
Dr. Myriam Ensling :Tips on how to read and interpret food labels 2
Total fat: describes the total amount of fat in each portion. There are 3 main types of fat: saturated fats, trans fats, unsaturated fats -which include monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats- and cholesterol. Saturated fats are unfairly demonized as the causes of elevating cholesterol levels in blood. In fact, sometimes saturated fats and cholesterol are considered […]
How to have a stress-free holiday
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez With buying gifts, attending parties, cooking food, decorating your house, entertaining your kids at home and hosting parties, the joyous festivities of the holiday season can quickly become overwhelming. Here are a few ideas to keep the holidays stress-free: *Plan ahead: Shopping on Christmas Eve and baking desserts the morning of […]
How to plan for your 2018 vacation
Although summer seems far away, it’s time to start planning for your 2018 vacation. From deciding a destination to booking tickets and scheduling an itinerary, it can be difficult to know where to begin. The first place to start is to decide on a vacation destination. Set realistic expectations based on their budget. A road […]
Smartphone addiction causes brain imbalance, study shows
By Chara A study published by Science Daily states that overuse of a smartphone can lead to nomophobia. Nomophobia stands for No Mobile Phobia, a new disease believed to be caused by cellphone addiction. People with nomophobia suffer from depression, fear and/or anxiety when they lack cellphone access. Developed by Hyung Suk Seo, M.D., the […]