Category Archive For "Health"
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Is sitting for long periods bad for your health?
If you work in an office environment or your occupation requires you to sit down most of the time, you will be all too familiar with the feeling of discomfort that occurs. You may get sudden sensations of pins and needles down your legs, or your lower back starts to ache, and you gradually feel …
5 tips for transitioning to a vegan diet
It’s the month of Veganuary! This means that many non-vegan people around the world will be trying their hands at a vegan diet. But what if you want to embrace veganism fully? While there are many reasons you may want to become vegan, including for health, environmental, and animal cruelty reasons, it’s not always easy …
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6 healthy new year’s resolutions to make and keep
What better way to start the new year than with a health reset? However, as many of us know all too well, setting the bar too high can prevent us from reaching our goals. Not only that, but it can also make us harder on ourselves in the process. Take working out as an example. …
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Everything you need to know about monkeypox
While the COVID-19 pandemic still has the world on its toes, monkeypox starts to appear in different countries across the globe. Mexico confirmed its first case in May 2022 – Argentina was the first-ever Latin American country to report a monkeypox case. Monkeypox was detected in 24 countries and has affected thousands of people (mainly …
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Medical gaslighting is real, and here’s how to avoid it
Medical gaslighting may not be a term we are all familiar with, but it is something many of us have experienced first-hand. At the very least, many of us have heard friends or relatives complain of situations that may be instances of medical gaslighting. In this Pacific Prime Latin America article, we’ll explain what medical …
Sahara dust cloud arrives in Mexico – What does this mean for people with respiratory problems
Each year a dust cloud leaves Africa’s Sahara Desert and travels across the Atlantic ocean, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico to reach the USA. The massive dusty and dry air cloud is also known as the Saharan Air Layer. This Pacific Prime Latin America article will cover all the essential facts about the …
What is alopecia? Causes and symptoms of alopecia
What happened at the Oscars 2022 brought the medical condition alopecia to center stage. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at a shocking turn of events, as the latter made a joke at the expense of Smith’s wife, Jada, and her hair loss condition. While he did apologize for his strong emotional reaction, this event was …
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How does nutrition affect the aging process?
Do you ever stop to think about the impact of what you eat and its effect on your age? Perhaps not, but the reality is that the way we eat throughout the course of our lives affects the way we age. According to science, a healthy diet is fundamental to optimal health. Those wondering how …
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Holiday stress: Why it happens and how you can manage it
The holiday season brings gifts, holiday parties, and activities with loved ones. Soon after Halloween (or Day of the Dead in this part of the world), the festive season snowballs until we ring in the new year. While this season is supposed to be full of love, joy, and merriment, many find it to be …
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6 simple tips to help men improve their health every day
With Movember just around the corner, there’s no better time than now to put your health first. Fortunately, caring for your wellbeing doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little TLC and a basic understanding of the human body, you can improve your health in no time. Curious about whether you drink too much coffee …
