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Latinos Doing Their Thing… Every 21 seconds, someone is diagnosed with cancer and over one million people are diagnosed annually. But, those statistics can hide how isolating the experience can be, not only for those diagnosed but for their family and loved ones as well. One inspiring Latina has provided a solution to this challenge Read More
We all know we should eat more fruits and vegetables for our health, wellness, and longevity. But now there’s evidence that it can also improve how we look. A new study shows that eating more produce can make your skin look more attractive. Fruits and vegetables, which are both packed with antioxidants and plant-based pigments, Read More
One of the most common medical complaints is chronic fatigue. If you find yourself regularly tired or exhausted, you may not be getting the right kind of food, sleep, or exercise. However, you may also be experiencing a symptom of a more serious health condition. Doctors recommend three key lifestyles changes that can help increase Read More
Miami is becoming the new telenovela Tinseltown. Most telenovelas are still produced in Mexico on the Spanish-language networks, Univision and Telemundo. But production has increased in Miami. Today, five telenovelas are being shot in Miami and last year, producers spent a $40 million in Southern Florida, up from $11.5 million in 2009. Even though filming Read More
The reasons to travel seem pretty obvious. Usually, we travel because it’s time for well-needed vacation or a mini break away from the daily monotony of routines and schedules. We often view trips as a time to enjoy an adventure or an opportunity to endlessly sunbathe on a beach with a piña colada in hand. Read More
A week ago, I was in Nairobi, Kenya at a reception celebrating the 40th anniversary of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). Established in 1972, UNEP is the environmental body within the UN. While many associate environmental issues with tree-huggers and save-the-whale extremists, a number of South American and Central American countries have been dealing Read More
According to a new study, people who consider themselves upper class are more likely than people lower on the economic ladder to engage in unethical behavior. Researchers conducted seven different experiments in both the laboratory and the real world. In one experiment, researchers found that people driving expensive cars were more likely to cut off Read More
In many circles, Latino parents are known for being strict disciplinarians who rarely spare the rod (or la chancla). But a new study shows that overly strict parenting can backfire. The research, published in the Journal of Adolescence, found that parents who are extremely controlling are more likely to raise children who engage in delinquent Read More
Many people struggling to lose weight begin consuming diet soft drinks to reduce their sugar and calorie intake. But some studies have shown that they might be puting themselves at risk for something more dangerous than a few extra pounds. New research indicates that daily consumption of diet soft drinks may be associated with Type Read More
The Census Bureau reported last week that the U.S has hit an all-time high in the percentage of Americans holding bachelor’s degree. According to the Census, 30 percent of American adults hold at least a bachelor’s degree compared to 26.2 percent 10 years ago. More women are also graduating leaving the gap between men and Read More