Flat feet can occur at a young age, after an injury, or aging. Some might experience foot pain if not treated or managed. In this video, podiatrist Dr. Melody Chong explains to us why flat feet can cause problems and how they can be treated.
Read MoreAAMG and CCHCA joined Supervisor Ahsha Safai to congratulate Self-Help for the Elderly's opening of the Geneva Center in the Excelsior district. Anni Chung (President & CEO of Self-Help) was kind enough to acknowledge our ongoing support of nutritional services, health education, and COVID vaccinations.
Read MoreIs blue light harmful? What kind of effects could it have on our bodies? Ophthalmologist Dr. Jennifer Yang explains what exposure to blue light could mean for us and if blue-light-blocking glasses are the solution.
Read MoreAAMG's Health Services Manager Priscilla Kwan shares with AAMG Health Education Manager Esther Situ how AAMG members can receive hearing service benefits and how to get started for hearing exams, getting hearing aids, and more!
Read MoreHave you ever heard of the 20/20/20 rule? Ophthalmologists like Dr. Jennifer Yang created this as an exercise to protect ourselves from digital eye strain. Learn about the 20/20/20 rule and more tips from her in this video!
Read MoreCanned food is often considered tasteless and has no health benefits, but as long as you take some time and put some thought into it, canned food can make for a delicious meal! Let's look at this canned food dish - how to make an okra vegan protein soup. It's simple, quick, and delicious!
Read MoreMost of us are sitting in front of a computer for at least a couple of hours a day, which makes our eyes very tired, uncomfortable, and dry. We have invited our in-network provider, Dr. Jennifer Yang, as our guest speaker today to talk about the importance of healthy eyes.
Read MoreIn continuation of our Keto Diet series, internist Dr. Mark Savant explains how the keto diet affects the immune system.
Read MoreIn continuation of our Keto Diet series, internist Dr. Mark Savant talks about maintaining weight after getting off the keto diet plus how the keto diet can be a way of life for some people.
Read MoreIn continuation of our Keto Diet series, internist Dr. Mark Savant sheds some light on the keto diet’s effect on the endocrine system and if pregnant women should be on the diet.
Read MoreInternist Dr. Mark Savant advises us on the kinds of foods to avoid eating while on the keto diet.
Transcript:
What kind of foods should we avoid while on the keto diet?
Dr. Savant:
If you want to do a ketogenic diet, you have to avoid (certain foods). But most people don't need to do a ketogenic diet, so then we individualize it so you are on a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet.
Read MoreDr. Savant shared his experience with the keto diet, and now he's here to answer some burning questions about it.
Are there any risks with the ketogenic diet?
Yes, there are some risks with the ketogenic diet and most of them happen early when you transition to doing the ketogenic diet.
So in the first two to three weeks, your body is still looking for glucose (or sugar energy) and if you don't give it sugar energy, it becomes very tired…
Read MoreLanguage:
Cantonese
Date:
2/25/2022 ( Fri )
Time:
2 pm - 3 pm
Speaker:
Catherine Wong, MPH, RD
Chinatown Public Health Center Nutrition Manager
Zoom Meeting URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87101819535
Meeting ID: 871 0181 9535
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKSWU0cYDXc
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Read MoreThe ketogenic diet is a very popular diet nowadays, yet is very controversial. Both the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association believe that excess saturated fat can be bad for us and may cause heart diseases. We invited one of our in-network internal medicine doctors, Dr. Mark Savant to discuss his thoughts on the diet.
Read MoreEnglish with Chinese translation
Date: 1/28/2022 ( Fri )
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
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Meeting ID 會議 ID: 844 8396 1411
This upcoming Thursday, we will host an online health talk regarding the topic of deafness. Join the discussion on deafness, learning about hearing, and other tips on ear, nose, and throat health.
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Date: 1/6/2021 (Thur)
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
Language: Cantonese
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpfuyqqjIrH92gUZz8gCiqe7aVe2itOHk7
Meeting ID: 874 9524 9159
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Read MoreDate: 1/21/2022 (Fri)
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Language: Cantonese
Speaker: Man-Kit Leung, M.D. & Alice Leung, Au.D.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81216435082
Meeting ID: 812 1643 5082
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Read MoreA high-carbohydrate diet can affect your blood sugar level, especially for pre-diabetes and diabetics. Here is a three-minute cooking demonstration for everyone to see how to cook three low-carbon water dishes in three minutes, which is economical, affordable, and easy to learn.
Read MoreSmart Diabetes Care 101
The Real-Time Experiment: How does a Chinese high-carb diet affect your blood sugar?
Speaker:
Esther Situ, Certified Diabetes Educator
Date & Time:
11/16/2021
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Zoom Meeting URL
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81275224224
Meeting ID: 812 7522 4224
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