Cuando envejecemos, nuestro cuerpo cambia. Los alimentos que nos gustan nos pueden caer mal, nos es más difícil movernos o podemos tener dificultad de recordar ciertas cosas. Aunque estos son síntomas comunes del envejecimiento, existen otros factores menos conocidos que contribuyen a cómo envejecemos y a qué tan rápido algunos de estos problemas aparecen. Un factor sorprendente es la sequía. Por ejemplo, un estudio reciente encontró que los factores estresantes del medio ambiente, como los periodos largos de sequía, pueden causar un deterioro cognitivo más rápido. Consulte nuestra nueva hoja informativa, ¿La Sequía Impacta la Salud Cerebral de los Latinos Mayores?, para ayudar a nuestros abuelos y abuelas a comprender cómo los ...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness on the importance of mental health and promote helpful resources. With this in mind, Mental Health America created the Mental Health Month Action Guide. “There’s no right or wrong way to use this guide. Start where it feels helpful, skip what doesn’t fit, and come back as needed,” Mental Health America states. Let’s look closer into this guide and how it can help you and others.
Defining Good Days for Mental Health
The action guide aims to help users reflect on “good days.” “‘Good’ doesn’t have to mean happy or productive. It might mean calm, manageable, or something else,” according to Mental Health America. Through the action guide, Mental Health America provides several resources ...
Skin cancer is one of the easiest cancers to treat and one of the most preventable if you take action to protect your skin from the harm of sun exposure. Yet too many are still being diagnosed with the disease. This is especially true for people in overlooked communities, especially Latinos and others who work under the sun in construction, farming, and other outdoor jobs. May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month and we’re bringing attention to skin cancer by sharing these helpful resources and actions.
1. Calculate Your Skin Cancer Risk
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has an online tool to calculate your risk for skin cancer. Input your demographics (i.e., eye color) and UV-related habits (i.e., number of sunburns) and get your risk for developing ...
1 in 5 people will get skin cancer in their lifetime. That makes it critical to know what might increase your risk for skin cancer, especially Latinos who work in construction, farming, and other outdoor jobs. May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness, so let’s explore skin cancer risk.
Skin Cancer Risk Factors
Some physical characteristics can increase your risk for skin cancer, according to the CDC. Skin cancer can be more prevalent in people with lighter skin, eye, and hair colors. DNA can also play significant factor. If your skin easily burns or reddens, has freckles, or moles, you may be at a higher risk for skin cancer. Those with a history of sunburns or tanning, have a family or personal history of skin cancer, or are of an older age may ...
May is recognized as Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn about the impact of bladder cancer and spread awareness about bladder cancer resources. The American Cancer Society estimates about 84,530 new cases of bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is the fourth-most common cancer in men and 1 of 4 bladder cancer patients are women. Have you or someone in your family recently been diagnosed and aren’t sure where to start? Check out the following helpful resources from the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN). 1. Bladder Cancer Support Line (Bilingual) BCAN’s Bladder Cancer Support Line offers support by connecting patients with professional oncology social workers. “The call center’s staff will address the emotional, practical and informational ...
When we get older, our body changes.
The foods we like don’t respond quite the same way, it may be harder to get around, or it might even be difficult to recall certain memories.
While these are all symptoms of aging, there are also lesser-known factors that contribute to how we age and how quickly some of these issues are brought on.
One surprising factor is drought.
For instance, a recent study has found that environmental stressors like long periods of drought can cause faster cognitive decline.
Check out our new fact sheet, Does Drought Impact Brain Health in Older Latinos?, to help our abuelos and abuelas understand how environmental stressors can impact their brain health.
This fact sheet was created by Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of Salud America! and UT Health San Antonio based ...
Healthcare workers are constantly on the go. But it’s important for them to have access to infection control training and information on issues like whooping cough. With this in mind, the CDC’s Project Firstline developed Infection Control Micro-Learns – a series of guided discussions on infection control that can be easily incorporated into team meetings facilitated by an experienced team member with infection control expertise. These short, easy-to-understand learning opportunities can help healthcare workers recognize and minimize infection control risks to protect themselves, coworkers, and patients from infectious diseases. Let’s explore the topic of Whooping Cough (Pertussis).
What Does Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Look Like?
Whooping cough, formally known as ...
In November 2024, Texas Governor Greg Abbott executed a new policy via executive order directing state hospitals to ask patients about their citizenship status and report responses to Texas Health and Human Services. The policy was a response to the increasing number of undocumented individuals getting health care at hospitals, claiming that it created a financial burden on Texas taxpayers. As a result of this policy, Texas hospitals are seeing fewer undocumented individuals, according to a recent analysis by The Texas Tribune. Let’s review the data and what it means for Latino health care across Texas.
Undocumented Immigrant Hospital Visits in Texas
Prior to the executive order, Texas hospitals received 30,000 visits from undocumented immigrants, according to the ...
Cancer persists in the US, especially in overlooked communities. Many of these groups suffer disproportionate cancer rates and worse outcomes, due to long-standing issues that formed differences in education, economic status, access to screening and care, and more. That’s why April is dedicated to bringing awareness and solutions to the challenges these communities face in areas such as cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Here are seven ways to celebrate National Minority Cancer Awareness Month.
1. Learn About Differences in Cancer Outcomes
Did you know that where you live can dictate your health and what kind of health care you receive? Where you live can increase your risk of adverse health effects, such as hypertension and diabetes, that make you ...
