Mi Jornada To Health
Mi Jornada To Health
By Betania Vazquez – Guzman, Mi Soul Latino Mi “jornada” to health has been a long and varied one that continues to grow and evolve on a regular basis. I grew […]
Mexican Americans Have Higher Rates Of Obesity
Mexican Americans have a higher rate of obesity than the rest of population; whereas about 40% of Mexican American adults are obese, only 36% are nationally. This report included data […]
In NYC, Pop-Up Playgrounds Get Kids Physically Active
The prevalence of obesity in United States children has reached epidemic proportions. The most recent national estimates suggest that the prevalence of at-risk-for-overweight continues to remain alarmingly high, with no signs of […]
What Will Your New Year’s Resolutions Be In 2012?
Most people have already started making their list of resolutions and changes that will be their best intentions for the New Year. The beginning of a year motivates many to […]
Bien Hecho: Latina Can’t Walk, But Teaches Zumba
There’s an amazing story out of San Antonio about a woman who cannot walk, but yet recently was licensed to be a Zumba instructor. Cortina Gutierrez, 32, suffers from osteogenesis imperfecta […]
To Solve Obesity Problem, We Need To Start With The Children
I bet you’re thinking to yourself — enough already with the obesity topic! Well, there’s a reason I harp so much about obesity; it’s because, despite all that’s been written […]
MMA Can Offer A Great Workout For Men, Women, Children
For the past few years I’ve been getting the bulk of my exercise in boxing or martial arts gyms. MMA, which stands for mixed martial arts, is the newest trend […]
Watch TV? You’re At Increased Risk For Diabetes
Adults who watch more than two hours of TV a day tend to weigh more than people who watch less. What’s more, research has shown that the more TV you watch, […]
Keep Your Kid Healthy WIth 20 Minutes Of Play A Day
I don’t remember much from my days in elementary school, but I do fondly recall the moments I spent on the playground during recess. For 20 minutes every day I […]
Guapura 101: 5 Easy Ways To Exercise For 30 Minutes
Last week I wrote about 5 healthy things you could do today — I think it makes it easier to live a healthy lifestyle when you can break it down […]