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Latinas more prone to having thyroid disorders than Latinos
LatinaLista — At a time when most people operate in overdrive, it’s easy to ignore feeling tired. After all, who isn’t tired juggling multiple commitments, tired of stressing out over the job situation or even tired trying to create a good work-life balance? But when that tired feeling just won’t go away, it might be
Guest Voz: Latinos off to a healthy start in 2012 with a gift from the EPA
By Javier Sierra LatinaLista All the world’s riches are useless without good health. And although 2011 was not a year of riches, we ended it in a healthy way. In a historic decision, the EPA has issued new protections called Mercury and Air Toxics Standards that will block more than 90 percent of mercury emissions
Forget what’s your sign. What’s your dosha?
Published on 3 Jan, 2012 at 12:09 in General, Health, Linking Latinas | Viewed 376 times | 2 Comments
By Deborah Charnes Latina Lista I happen to love broccoli, kale and brussel sprouts. My mother couldn’t stand them. It turns out, some people have different taste buds, and for many people, vegetables like broccoli can be extremely bitter. I eat these three greens like candy. While I never particularly had a sweet tooth, as
Latino youth have higher rates of smoking than Hispanic adults
Published on 28 Dec, 2011 at 15:58 in Children, Culture, Health, Youth | Viewed 480 times | No Comments
LatinaLista — January 1 is more than just the first day of a new year. To a lot of people, it’s the start of either recycling old resolutions or making new ones. The two most popular resolutions have historically been losing weight and quitting smoking. In this day and age when smokers are treated like
9 Powerful Tips for Beating Social Anxiety
By Angélica Pérez-Litwin New Latina: Psychology Corner Do you panic when you hear the words ”public speaking,” or “social networking?” Does the thought of presenting to a group of colleagues enough to send you under a table for coverage? What is Social Anxiety? The Mayo Clinic defines social anxiety disorder as a chronic condition that
Mexico: Another Equine Therapy Miracle
By Dr. Jacqueline Zaleski Mackenzie LatinaLista GUANAJUATO, MEXICO— About 39 people ate at our home on Sunday, November 20th. We had been asked to show our extended family what a USA Thanksgiving Meal was all about. Only three Gringos were invited, all of them were fluent in Spanish. As we all gathered in a circle
El Salvador: Women of El Salvador start the New Year with a special law protecting them
By Danila Garcia LatinaLista SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR — In El Salvador in 1930, the first female president in all of Latin America was elected. Her name was Prudencia Ayala and she led the way in history to proclaim the equality of rights. Twenty years after that declaration, the government, in 1950, granted full equality
Sugary Drinks 101 for Latinos
SaludToday Blog Young people are being exposed to a massive amount of marketing for sugary drinks, such as full-calorie sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks and fruit drinks, according to a new study from the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity. The study is the most comprehensive analysis of sugary drink nutrition and marketing
Youth an easy target for alcohol brands using social media
Published on 19 Dec, 2011 at 15:07 in Causes, Health, Life Issues, Youth | Viewed 459 times | No Comments
LatinaLista — During the holidays, there are three things most people will have in their homes: wrapped gifts, extra sweets, and alcohol. Just as it’s hard to keep young people from shaking a gift or two or digging into fudge or a stack of buñuelos, it’s hard to keep some young people from drinking, especially
Spotlight Nonprofit: Five moms take the fight against childhood poverty global
LatinaLista — With cries from conservatives reaching fever pitch levels that the only way for the government to cut costs is to cut federal programs that help the poor and underserved, evidence is mounting that this is not a smart move. The United States Conference of Mayors released a report documenting that between September 1,
