Health Articles

Ana Julaton hits like a hurricane
Fil-Am female fighting Pride of the Philippines, Bay area’s own Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton is back. Julaton, who is the most influential Filipina boxer in the history of the sport and arguably the most popular female boxer to ever come out of the Bay Area, is making her return to the ring after an 11 month hiatus for the biggest test of her career.by jaymie - July 31st, 2009

Navigating the Recession, Part II
Navigating the Recession, Part II: Asian-American Advantages in a Tough Job Market
In this job market, job candidates must scrutinize their life and career backgrounds closely to optimize their chances for success. In addition to the basics of the job search—writing an excellent resumé, networking aggressively---how can you draw on your cultural background to further your career in this tough market?
by asiancemagazine - June 4th, 2009

Emotional Costs of the Recession
The signs of the economic earthquake are everywhere: our 401(k)s are floundering, some have had to defer retirement, while others wonder how they’re going to pay for college. But it is the laid off worker that is bearing the brunt of the pain this recession has to offer. Layoffs bring a complex emotional quagmire into play—panic about the checkbook, anger against your boss, fear about being judged at interviews and guilt over being laid off.
by asiancemagazine - May 9th, 2009

4 Ways to a Healthier, New You
While there are a growing number of health concerns in the U.S., such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, there is only one guaranteed way to help prevent any of these diseases, and the answer is that obvious. Nutrition plays the most important role in leading a healthy lifestyle.by tayuda - March 19th, 2009

Breast Reconstruction
Breast cancer occurs in 1 of 9 women, and is therefore the most common type of cancer diagnosed in women. The American Cancer Society reported over 240,000 new cases of breast cancer in the United States in 2007 alone, with over 40,000 women ultimately succumbing to the disease the same year. In many instances, mastectomy is required to remove the tumor, leaving behind significant physical as well as psychologic consequences.by asiancemagazine - March 3rd, 2009

Autism Speaks Event
On Saturday night Asiance was a VIP guest at a fabulous benefit for the cause of helping children with autism! It was held at the club Ultra in Chelsea. Four teenage girls (Remy Geller and her 3 friends) put it together all themselves - such motivated young people this day and age! The guests included a great mixture of youth, their parents, and the occasional celebrity-dancing was mandatory. We got the chance to interview DJ G*LEE and DJ Jay Jung, whose mixes had the kids going crazy, along with the independent performer El Gambina, there to support DJ G*LEE.by ShannonLin - November 10th, 2008

Diabetes among Asian Americans
The American Diabetes Association reports that 23.6 million children and adults have diabetes, including 9.7 million women. by jaymie - November 3rd, 2008

Asian American Women and Cervical Cancer
According to the National Asian Women's Health Organization, Asian-American and Pacific Islander women have the lowest cervical cancer screening tests in the country and have a greater risk of developing cervical cancer than any other race.by jaymie - October 13th, 2008

Seven easy Exercises to firm up your Waistline (and can be done anywhere)
Having trouble finding the right techniques to whittle down your middle to reveal well-defined abs and a sexy lower back? With hundreds of exercises that come out every month in health and fitness magazines, it's hard to know where to begin. by jaymie - February 9th, 2008

Exercise - Start Today!
Make this the year you take control of your health and well-being. Start now so you can look and feel good by Spring, be ready for sunny fun in the Summer, fit into a new wardrobe by Fall, and brave the Winter months with readiness, focus, and endurance. by jaymie - January 11th, 2008

















