Summer is almost over, but there’s still time for one last trip to the beach, a family picnic, sand volleyball or fishing. Just keep in mind the risks of sun overexposure, such as skin cancer. Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is responsible for 79 percent of skin cancer related deaths, and is the leading cause of cancer death among women ages 25-30. People of all skin types and backgrounds are at risk. But, you don't have to hide from the sun. Doctors say you can protect from skin cancer by following these simple tips: Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher everyday
Cover up with clothing, including UV-blocking sunglasses
Apply 1 ounce of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside
Examine your skin head-to-toe once every ...
Al rededor del 26 por ciento de los latinos y el 24 por ciento de afro-americanos viven en “pobreza extrema,” el cual significa que tienen dificultades en poder pagar por necesidades básicas, aun así con ayuda de programas gubernamentales, de acuerdo a un nuevo estudio. El reporte del US Department of Health and Human Services , HHS por sus siglas en inglés, define pobreza extrema al nivel de la mitad del nivel de pobreza federal—menos de $6,000 para un adulto o $7,600 para un adulto con dependientes. Según el reporte: Una familia en pobreza extrema gasta $3,000-$6,000 más en necesidades que sus ingresos permiten.
Individuos en pobreza extrema tienden a estar menos saludables que aquellos con ingresos mayores por lo cual requieren de mayor atención ...
The end of the summer is near, and as school lunches must be packed, parents are wondering what to put in their kid's lunch. Will what a student eats, make him or her achieve better results in school? A recent article states that hydration, nutrition and sleep are key areas to help kids succeed in school. In fact, Mary Pat Turon-Findley MS, RD, LD, a clinical dietitian in the Division of Nutrition Therapy at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, encourages parents to start prepping kids with healthy meals, plenty of rest and sleep one week before school starts. Some Tips for a fresh start to the new school year are as follows: Start with a healthy morning meal ( fresh eggs, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy products)
Make sure students have a healthy ...
Resilience is the key to overcoming adverse childhood experiences. Often, public programs and policies demand an element of individual motivation and grit in order to overcome adverse experiences, which sends the message that disadvantaged kids are to blame if they don’t. As a motivational anecdote, the concept of grit can be encouraging; however, early childhood development research suggests that overcoming adverse experiences requires relationships, not grit. A recent report from the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, “which seeks to unite the science of early childhood development with the policies we devise to support" children, explores policy implications of supporting relationships to build resilience. To learn more about public policy and ...
A new infographic shows what a 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola does to your body within the first hour of drinking it, the Huffington Post reports. The infographic comes from the website the Renegade Pharmacist, led by Niraj Naik. He writes on the site: "Coke is not just high in high fructose corn syrup, but it is also packed with refined salts and caffeine. Regular consumption of these ingredients in the high quantities you find in Coke and other processed foods and drinks, can lead to higher blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and obesity." However a small amount now and then wont do any major harm. The key is moderation!" See the full infographic ...
Many communities often lack access to safe parks and green spaces. This Complete Parks Playbook by ChangeLab Solutions can help decision makers in communities assess and improve their park system. Decision makers cannot determine park access by park existence alone, but they must take into account numerous factors: how people travel to parks; how parks are designed; what types of activities and amenities are provided; how, by whom and when parks are used; what types of plants and trees are planted in parks; how parks are maintained; and how parks are funded. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the following 7 elements when determining the status of a park system: Connect: creating safe routes to parks
Locate: ensuring access to park
Grow: planting and maintaining ...
De acuerdo a la Fundación de Cáncer de Piel, los latinos tienen un riesgo más alto de ser diagnosticado con este tipo de cáncer en un estado más avanzado. El tipo de cáncer de piel más severo es conocido como melanoma el cual afecta primordialmente a mujeres entre 25-29 años. Según doctores y expertos en la materia la mayor parte de la población tiene la percepción de que el cáncer en la piel nada más afecta a los adultos. Sin embargo, recientes estudios han demostrado que la incidencia de cáncer entre niños y adolescentes ha aumentado en los últimos años. “Esta percepción errónea de que si eres niño, no hay forma de que padezcas de cáncer en la piel es muy engañosa,” dice el Dr. Adam Friedman. Mientras el cáncer en la piel afecta primordialmente a ...
Over the years there has been multiple studies that show the links of consuming sugary drinks to healthcare problems, such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancers. A comprehensive report combined patterns of beverage consumption within 51 countries over 30 years with availability and consumption of sugar in 187 countries. This study revealed the first-ever global report on the effect of sugar-sweetened beverages on death rates. Studies showed that the United States was ranked second for death rates associated with sugary beverages. In fact, the report revealed that chronic disease was attributed to sugary beverages more in younger adults than elder adults. Overall sugar consumption throughout the world is on the rise. The report shows countries that have ...
Un panel internacional de expertos en cáncer de seno ha acordado que las mamografías son más efectivas en mujeres en sus 50 y 60 años, reporta Fox Health. De acuerdo a estadísticas por la fundación Susan G. Komen, el 64% de mujeres hispanas han tenido una mamografia en los últimos dos años, pero aun así el cáncer de seno continua siendo la principal causa de muerte entre latinas. Por años expertos, han recomendado que mujeres mayores de 40 años se realizen un mamograma anual, sin embargo hay poca evidencia de que estos sean efectivos en detectar el cáncer de seno en mujeres menores de 50 años, aunque pocos miembros del panel no están convencidos de que esto aplique a mujeres entre 45-49 años. “La sociedad de cáncer pronto actualizara nuestras guías,” ...
