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Mission Trip Leads to Public Health Revelation

Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 15:53 In 2009, Lisa Ellis-Veraza traveled with Missionaries of Charity to deliver blankets, medicine, and other aid to people in Tamahu, Guatemala. Many in Tamahu struggle with poor health, relying on a diet of tortillas and sugary coffee, and lacking access to fresh water,...

What to Do When You Hear: “You Have a Cavity.”

Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 09:27 SaludToday Guest Blogger Jefferson Dental Clinics “You have a cavity.” You’ve probably heard this exact phrase from your dentist about your teeth. In fact, 82% of Latino adults have had a cavity. What should you do? First, bone up on what cavities are. “...

Latino Health in Focus: Yoga vs. Gym Workouts

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 15:06 Find the latest advances—such as the benefits of yoga for breast cancer survivors—in the Noticias from Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio: Is Yoga Better than Gym...

1 in 3 Americans Don’t Get Enough Sleep

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 09:09 On average, Americans are not getting enough sleep according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study found that, on average, over 60% of Latinos ages 18 to 60 get the recommended hours of sleep compared to Whites (67%) and...

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