Category: 'Health'
Breathe easy. Your asthma doesn’t have to ruin your summer
By:Daisy Cabrera
AHH, summertime is finally here! The time has come for delicious barbecues, hitting the local outdoor concerts and sandy beaches, and enjoying some fun under the sun. But, if you’re one of ... more »
There is no excuse for abuse. Period.
Scenario One: You’ve been looking forward to tonight. The steaks are well-seasoned and you picked up a bottle of your boyfriend’s favorite liquor. Candles are lit, mellow music plays in the backdrop, and you’re proud of the romantic ambiance you’ve set. He’s had a couple ... more »
Smoking takes ten years off your life. There’s no butts about it.
GUESS WHAT kills more people alcohol, car accidents, suicide,AIDS, homicide, and illegal drugs combined? Cigarette smoking. And, if the deadly puffing doesn’t kill you, each cigarette shortens your life by eleven minutes.
Cigarette smoking ... more »
The real deal about that virus you keep hearing that leads to cervical cancer
By:Daisy Cabrera Among Latinas, we aren’t getting our routine tests as often as we’re supposed to. This must change NOW. Cervical cancer, which occurs in the lower part of the uterus (at the opening of the vagina) is caused by a sexually transmitted virus called human ... more »
Would you die to be skinnier?
By:Daisy Cabrera IF YOU’RE LIKE MOST PEOPLE, you believe anorexia and bulimia only affect middle-class white females, however, these eating disorders have spread to our community and are increasingly affecting Latinas. Anorexia and bulimia are deadly illnesses. Anorexia is fasting, self-starvation and excessive weight loss; while ... more »
A quick high can cause serious damage. Is it really worth it? Here’s the real deal.
By:Daisy Cabrera LADIES, EVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO YOU? You’re at the club when a cutie steps to you with a big smile, and just as he’s about to open his mouth, he can’t get the words out. He’s foolishly stumbling mumbling, and you get frustrated ... more »
Knowledge is Power. What you ignore can kill you.
By Nilda Tapia
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is transmitted by sexual contact and intravenous drug use. If you test positive for HIV and don’t receive treatment and medication, the virus can progress to ... more »
Cheers!
By:Dania Santana Henríquez
The times are changing, and for Latinos in the US it’s not a secret that we’re gaining weight because of inappropriate food intake. However, what we eat is not the ... more »
Proper Posture
By: John Cervini
As a young Latin male I can remember the million and one times that my mother would look at me as I walked around the house, in the supermarket with her, ... more »
Cholesterol Awareness
By:Waldina Diaz
Did you know that according to the American Heart Organization, nearly 107 millions Americans have high cholesterol, and 36 percent of Hispanics are less likely than non-Hispanics to properly control their cholesterol? ... more »