Wellness Initiative
Presentation Archive
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2016
Learn about the prevalence of diabetes in the Asian population, signs and symptoms, and dietary modifications that can help prevent the development of the disease.
Learn about the risk factors, symptoms, and diagnosis of osteoporosis followed by detailed recommendations on how to prevent falls at home and when going out.
Learn about how your heart and blood vessels work, symptoms of cardiovascular disease, and why smoking cessation is the best thing you can do for your health
Cynthia Cheng, MS presents a general overview of macronutrients and how to rethink your personal diet with recommendations particularly catered towards Asian cuisine.
Joshua Man presents three common bacterial infections (diabetic ulcers, urinary tract infections, colitis) and the ways in which bacteria are actually beneficial to our health.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine students present an overview on oral health, denture care, common causes of dry mouth, and screening for oral cancer.
Learn about the damage that smoking does to our lungs, related diseases like COPD and lung cancer, and community-oriented tips on smoking cessation.
We revisit our seminar on diabetes, focusing this time on how diabetes complications occur, treatment options to normalize blood sugar level, and prevention through diet.
2017
Learn about the important functions of the liver, common liver diseases in the Asian population (fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis), and the damage caused by excess alcohol.
Discover the benefits of exercise on physical and mental wellbeing, stretches and tai chi aerobics for all levels of mobility, and fitness centers in the Chinatown area.
Mary Tam, MD discusses risk factors, symptoms, and prevention of eye diseases in the elderly, including dry eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
The TUSDM Head and Neck Cancer Organization teach us about the risk factors and symptoms of head and neck cancers and the concerning signs to report to your dentist.
Learn about the early signs and symptoms and progression of Alzheimer's disease. We also discuss tips and considerations to caregivers of loved ones with dementia.
2018
Learn about the symptoms and complications of progressive kidney failure as well as treatment and dietary recommendations for patients with chronic kidney disease.
We revisit osteoporosis with a focus on how the bone disease also affects oral health as well as easy lifestyle and dietary preventive measures that you can make.
Students from the Nutrition and Dental Schools teach us to consider carbohydrate serving sizes of our food, making health food choices, and the effect of sugar on our teeth.
2019
Learn about what causes heartburn, risk factors for reflux disease, how to manage its symptoms, and lifestyle and diet recommendations to avoid flare ups.
Learn how smoking leads to COPD, rates of the disease specifically among Asian Americans in Boston, and recommendations on how to start the process of quitting smoking.
Learn about the risk of stomach and colon cancer in the Asian population, risk factors, symptoms, and how often you and your physician should schedule colonoscopy screenings.
Learn about how high blood pressure contributes to the risk of stroke, symptoms and complications of the disease, and navigating daily life with disability after having a stroke.
2020
Learn about this degenerative disease of the joints, how to prevent the disease as you get older, and the options available to manage the associated pain.
Learn about the latest research developments regarding the transmission, prevention, and treatments for COVID-19. Watch our recorded live Q&A discussion.
We have an important conversation about an under-appreciated topic in our community: depression and anxiety. Learn about the diagnosis and management of mental illness.
2021
Learn about the latest epidemiology updates, types of vaccines, the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, and how to sign up for vaccination in Boston.
Learn about the risk factors of coronary artery disease, what to do when you think you're having a heart attack, and how you can prevent your risk for heart disease.
Learn about how to use common items in first aid kits to treat minor cuts, burns, and infections as well as what do if you fall and how to prevent future falls.
2022
Learn about the difference between osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis, their signs and symptoms, how to treat acute flares, and how to prevent disease progression.
Learn about latest epidemiology data regarding COVID-19 infections, what a virus variant is, and emerging research on symptoms and management of long COVID-19,
Learn about latest epidemiology data regarding COVID-19 infections, what a virus variant is, and emerging research on symptoms and management of long COVID-19,
Learn about common eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy as well as how to keep your eyes healthy.
2023
Learn about common skin conditions, how to keep your skin healthy, and resources available to maintain skin heatlh.
Learn about signs and symptoms of Diabetes, how to stay healthy with Diabetes and manage and treat symptoms.