Category Archives: Health

The Science and History of the Asian Squat

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

The Asian squat. I’ve always been able to do it naturally. For those of you who don’t know, the Asian squat is when you have both feet on the ground, butt touching ankles and knees spread wide. I’ve always done … Continue reading →

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How Culture Affects Our Perception In The Face Of Death

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Tim

Like anything else, it turns out the way we respond to our mortality is influenced by our culture. A new study in Psychological Science reveals the differences between European Americans and Asian Americans in the way they react to their … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyles, Observations | 10 Comments

Why Do Asians Suck at Offering Pregnant Women a Subway Seat?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Anonymous What do you get when you combine one HEAVILY preggers Asian American woman and the NYC subway system during rush hour? An ideal opportunity for an informal social experiment, of course. During the last three months of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Lifestyles, New York, Observations | 47 Comments

Breast Cancer Risk Calculator Updated for Asian American Women

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Jeff

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (BCRAT) has been updated to better deal with Asian American women.  BCRAT is used to estimate the risk for women of developing invasive breast cancer and was originally based on … Continue reading →

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Restoring The Light: Bringing Health Care To Rural China

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Moye

Restoring the Light was first brought to our attention at the 2011 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival with its story about Dr. Zhang, a doctor fighting to bring transformative health care to the rural areas of northwest China. The … Continue reading →

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Fawn Lee: Dying Mom Struggles to Leave a Legacy

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Jeff

While my children were growing up, I would mentally mark the milestone when they reached an age when they would remember me if I died.  That may seem ridiculously grim, but I have friends who have few memories of parents … Continue reading →

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Asian American Teenage Girls and Depression

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Mihee

Working closely with youth, I encounter all kinds of issues connected to identity and relationships, and the various ways that they navigate many confusing experiences – everything from eating disorders to cutting to binge drinking. Hearing a ton of stories … Continue reading →

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Fatting In: Asian Immigrants Gaining Weight To Fit In

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Tim

A new study is showing that immigrants are choosing American foods and American portion sizes, part of something they call “fatting in,” where immigrant groups eat high-calorie American meals to fit in with American culture. From the press release: Immigrants … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Family, Food & Drink, Health | 8 Comments

Struggles with Asian American Beauty, Monolids and Make-up

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Moye

It’s pitiful but true: I am 29 years old and I still don’t know how to properly wear make-up. The upside is that I feel like I don’t necessarily have to: being Asian has somehow translated into aging more slowly … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Health | 39 Comments

The New Face of China: The Rise of Plastic Surgery

Posted on April 27, 2011 by sachi

China is fast becoming a country of great transformation—and that includes its faces. With more than two million operations per year in 2009, China has jumped to take the third spot in the list of countries with the most plastic … Continue reading →

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College, Stress and Asian American Wellness

Posted on April 26, 2011 by sachi

As high school students make their final decisions about where they’ll spend the next (usually) four years of their lives, the Daily Beast has decided which of these colleges are the most stressful. Basing their rankings off of a mixture … Continue reading →

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New Tiger in Town: Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld’s Blog

Posted on April 22, 2011 by sachi

Move aside, Tiger Mom, because Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld is the new tiger in town and she’s telling the world about it with her new blog. When Amy Chua first exploded into the media with her Wall Street Journal essay “Why Chinese … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Family, Health, Lifestyles | 31 Comments