What to do when your loved one starts smoking
When a loved one starts smoking, it can be a hard thing to deal with emotionally. Everyone wants their loved ones to live happy and healthy lives and smoking goes against that. Continue reading
View ArticleProposed Chinatown library to offer meeting space and community resources
The Chinatown community discusses the possibility of a library branch on July 18 at the Josiah Quincy School for a second planning meeting. Continue reading
View ArticleRestaurant review: Dig Inn
Dig Inn is a restaurant inspired by the seasons and the act of cooking. Continue reading
View ArticleHepatitis B vaccine reduces infections
Hepatitis B is disease that millions suffer from but is on the decline. Continue reading
View ArticleChewing tobacco ruins teeth and increases heart disease risk
There are many different ways one can take tobacco. Chewing it is one of the most dangerous ways. Continue reading
View ArticleHow anxiety affected my life
Anxiety is a mental illness that millions of people suffer from, often in silence. Continue reading
View ArticleAlcohol abuse could result in liver and heart problems
Millions of Americans suffer from alcohol abuse. Continue reading
View ArticleSecondhand smoke has lethal effects on nonsmokers
Smoking doesn’t just impact smokers but also everyone around them when they light up. Continue reading
View ArticleChinatown meeting roundup: AHI, TCC
The Asian Health Initiative members met July 31 at Tufts Medical Center to discuss project updates. The Chinatown Coalition met August 10 at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. Continue reading
View ArticleHow to recognize stroke symptoms
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients, according to the Mayo Clinic. Within minutes, brain cells begin to...
View ArticleChinatown meeting roundup: CSC, CRA, Parcel 24
Construction at Parcel 24 for 88 Hudson Street is almost complete, said Asian Community Development Corporation on August 31. Continue reading
View ArticleSeniors suffer greater harm from smoking
Smoking is good for no one, but it particularly harms senior citizens. Continue reading
View ArticleRecognizing signs of gambling addiction
For some people, gambling can be an occasional fun activity to do with friends. Continue reading
View ArticleChinatown meeting roundup: CCBA, CSC
The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England held its bimonthly meeting Sept. 26 at its headquarters. Continue reading
View ArticleBoston School Committee forum on Oct. 19
Action for Boston Community Development invites the public to attend and participate in our upcoming educational forum: Boston School Committee: Elect, Appoint, Other? Explore the issues of engagement,...
View ArticleChinatown meeting roundup: TCC, CNC
The Chinatown Coalition met Oct. 12 at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. Continue reading
View ArticleHookah found to be just as dangerous as smoking cigarettes
There is a misconception that there are no negative health effects from hookah. Continue reading
View ArticleChinatown meeting roundup: CSC, CRA, Elections Department
The Chinatown Safety Committee met on Nov. 1 at the DoubleTree Hotel. Continue reading
View ArticleThe dangers of smoking young
The average smoker begins smoking at the age of 19 or younger, according to the Mayo Clinic. While smoking is dangerous at any age, there are some particularly dangerous health effects when someone...
View ArticleMiscarriages are common. Why is nobody talking about it?
Despite miscarriage being terribly common, there is still a misconception that it doesn’t happen that much. Continue reading
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