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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]