-Editorial The primary risk factor for Alzheimer’s is age, and California is older than it’s ever been, being home to more adults aged 65 and over than any other state. Women are especially impacted by this disease, making up nearly two-thirds of those diagnosed and over 60% of caregivers. With …
May, 2024
April, 2024
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13 April
La crisis de obesidad en EE.UU. se profundiza en medio de la presión social por la delgadez
-Editorial Los estadounidenses están engordando: un tercio de los residentes de EE.UU. se consideran con sobrepeso según los estándares tradicionales de Índice de masa corporal. Ademas 2 de cada 5 adultos son obesos. Alrededor del 20 por ciento de los niños tienen sobrepeso o son obesos. El aumento de peso …
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13 April
U.S. Obesity Crisis Deepens Amid Societal Pressure for Thinness
-Editorial Americans are getting fatter: one-third of US residents are considered overweight by traditional Body Mass Index standards. And 2 out of 5 adults are obese. About 20 percent of children are overweight or obese. The rise in weight comes amid a culture mandating thinness, as new weight loss drugs …
March, 2024
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18 March
El Departamento de Salud Pública de California lanza la campaña Enfréntate al Alzheimer
-Editorial En una medida proactiva para abordar el inminente aumento de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y demencias relacionadas (ADRD), el Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH) dio a conocer hoy su campaña integral Enfréntate al Alzheimer. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo educar y crear conciencia entre todos los californianos …
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18 March
California Department of Public Health Launches Take on Alzheimer’s Campaign
-Editorial In a proactive move to address the impending rise in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRDs), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) unveiled its comprehensive Take on Alzheimer’s campaign today. The initiative aims to educate and create awareness among all Californians about healthy brain practices, distinguish between aging …
February, 2024
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22 February
El Centro de Bienestar de Calexico Organiza ‘Festival del Corazón’ – Un Evento de Conciencia Cardíaca que Empodera a Personas Mayores con Recursos y Conocimientos de Salud
-Editorial El Centro de Bienestar de Calexico Organizó un Evento Especial Centrado en la Concientización Cardíaca el 21 de febrero en los Apartamentos de Anza de Adultos Mayores, ubicados en 233 Calle Cuarta en Calexico. El evento, titulado “Festival Del Corazón”, brindó a los asistentes información valiosa y consejos sobre …
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22 February
Calexico Wellness Center Hosts ‘Festival Del Corazon’ – A Heart Awareness Event Empowering Seniors with Health Resources and Knowledge
-Editorial The Calexico Wellness Center proudly hosted a special event focused on heart awareness on February 21st at the De Anza Senior Apartments located at 233 4th Street in Calexico. The event, titled “Festival Del Corazon,” provided attendees with valuable information and tips on how to maintain a healthy heart …
May, 2023
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25 May
Las redes sociales y su impacto en la salud mental de los jóvenes
-Editorial En un reciente Aviso del Cirujano General, el Dr. Vivek Murthy, Cirujano General de los Estados Unidos, arrojó luz sobre la preocupante conexión entre las redes sociales y la crisis de salud mental entre niños y adolescentes. Si bien las plataformas de redes sociales ofrecen ciertos beneficios, existen pruebas …
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25 May
Social Media and Its Impact on Youth Mental Health
-Editorial In a recent Surgeon General’s Advisory, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy shed light on the concerning connection between social media and the mental health crisis among children and teenagers. While social media platforms offer certain benefits, there is mounting evidence suggesting that they also pose risks to …
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8 May
Imperial County Supervisors Demand Unity from The Three Local Medical Districts
-Editorial As Imperial Valley residents await what will be the future of the two hospitals going forward, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors asked the three major medical districts to work together and set aside their differences. The Board of Supervisors met on May 2nd to hear a presentation by …