How Clutter Can Affect Your Life: Tips on Being More Organized

How Clutter Can Affect Your Life: Tips on Being More Organized

Do you have too many items in your home? Do you always feel that your home is messy? Can’t find what you need all day long? Do you feel embarrassed at home? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this video might be for you. Here are some tips for housekeeping to help you get rid of clutter and restore a happy and peaceful life.

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A Case About Asthma & Clutter – How Hoarding Can Affect Your Health

A Case About Asthma & Clutter – How Hoarding Can Affect Your Health

Love collecting items? Are there too many items cluttering your home and you're reluctant to throw them away? You might be hoarding. In this video, we'll explain all about hoarding, the consequences of hoarding, solutions to stop hoarding, and more!

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Upcoming Health Talk on 6/22: COVID Vaccination & Reopening

Upcoming Health Talk on 6/22: COVID Vaccination & Reopening

California reopened on June 15. After the reopening, should we go back to normal, before the pandemic? Do we still need the mask after reopening? Any concerns after vaccination? We will invite AAMG internal medicine doctor, Qingquan Fu, MD., who has over 30 years of medical experience, to discuss these topics and give us some tips. Stay tuned!

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Upcoming Health Talks on Heart Health - Chance to Win a Blood Pressure Machine

Upcoming Health Talks on Heart Health - Chance to Win a Blood Pressure Machine

We have two upcoming health talks on 6/15 and 7/7 in our Heart Health series.

Please note that you have a chance to win a blood pressure machine from AAMG, but you MUST be attending these two workshops and completing the surveys:

o 6/15 – How to Prevent Stroke by Managing Blood Pressure

AND

o 7/7 - How to Prevent Heart Attack by Managing Cholesterol

You can find our upcoming workshop schedule and registration links by clicking here.

We have many videos on high blood pressure you can watch on our YouTube channel here.

Make sure you are subscribed to our channel and turn notifications so you’ll know when new videos are up!

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Why You Must Know About Measuring Blood Pressure Right Now

Why You Must Know About Measuring Blood Pressure Right Now

Blood pressure is very important to one's health. Having healthy blood pressure allows blood to flow to your organs such as the brain and heart. In this video, Dr. Angela Quang talks about the importance of controlling blood pressure, followed by a demonstration and tips on using a blood pressure machine at home.

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Actively Protect Yourself and Others from Harassment and Crime | How to Be a Better Bystander

Actively Protect Yourself and Others from Harassment and Crime | How to Be a Better Bystander

In recent news, there has been an increase in attacks towards the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Many people are afraid to take action and do nothing, but this type of behavior makes it seem okay and will only increase the number of attacks. Besides not taking action, people are quick to pull out their phones and record. Although recording may help bring awareness, there are other ways to safely take action when witnessing such behavior. The nonprofit organization Hollaback has collaborated with Asian American Advancing Justice (AAJC) and created a list of five Ds of how to become a better bystander.

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2019-2020 Teen HEAL Interns Reflections

2019-2020 Teen HEAL Interns Reflections

The 2019-2020 Teen HEAL Internship yearbook included inspiring words from Dr. Joseph Woo, President of AAMG and Outreach Director at CCHCA, and Esther SItu, RDN, the Health Education Manager at AAMG and Grant Manager at CCHCA.

Grant for Teen HEAL 2019-2020 Internship Program was provided by the San Francisco Department of Public Health & Chinese Community Health Care Association (CCHCA).

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Upcoming Health Talk on 5/20: Discussion with the DA Office | Stop Asian Hate

Upcoming Health Talk on 5/20: Discussion with the DA Office | Stop Asian Hate

We will be continuing our series of talks on Stop Asian Hate with an upcoming talk with key speakers Kasie Lee and Kitty Fong from the DA office. There will be a short introduction from San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin in English. See the details of the meeting below:

Stop Asian Hate Talk Series: Discussion with the DA Office

Date: 5/20/2021 (Thursday)

Time:11:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Language:Cantonese

Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83424253132

Meeting ID: 834 2425 3132

Phone: 1-669-900-6833

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Upcoming Health Talk on 5/13 - Teen Mental Health Workshop

Upcoming Health Talk on 5/13 - Teen Mental Health Workshop

In the midst of the anti-Asian crisis, young people are often the most vulnerable to become victims. The pressure of speaking up or expressing freely without conflict can easily cause young people to have various psychological problems. To this end, AAMG is partnering with Cameron House to hold a mental health seminar to discuss the current topics. See the details for the upcoming talk below. Our online health workshop schedule is updated periodically so check back for more free online health talks in the future.

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Does Smoking Prevent COVID Infection? How Does It Affect Smokers? (Chinese subtitles)

Does Smoking Prevent COVID Infection? How Does It Affect Smokers? (Chinese subtitles)

Pulmonologist Dr. Fred Hom joined us to discuss an observational study this year related to smokers and COVID. Does smoking prevent COVID infection? How much could COVID affect smokers' health? To turn on Chinese subtitles, click the "CC" icon in the video player and choose "Chinese."

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Why Is It Hard to Stop Smoking? Strategies to Quit Smoking Successfully

Why Is It Hard to Stop Smoking? Strategies to Quit Smoking Successfully

Have you ever heard of third-hand smoking? How does smoking increase the risk of COVID-19? Why is smoking so addictive? How can you quit smoking effectively? We invited Lean Yu, health educator at NICOS Chinese Health Coalition, to explain these answers and share her strategies on how to quit smoking.

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Obesity Increases the Risk of COVID-19 - Why Is It Hard to Lose Weight?

Obesity Increases the Risk of COVID-19 - Why Is It Hard to Lose Weight?

We spend much more time at home due to the pandemic. Extra snacks and lack of exercise could lead to uncontrolled weight gain. Studies have shown that obesity increases the risk of COVID-19. But why is it that people cannot maintain their weight? Family medicine doctor Dr. Vivian Chan talks about the science of obesity. Learn how exercise, diet, and sleep affect weight.

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