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I Survived Heart Disease

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The mujeres in my life have an important role in keeping me connected with who I am: my cultura, my traditions and my heritage. My amigas in particular share my joys, my pains and they “get me.” We share the common bond that is so unique…
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Latinas and Heart Disease—It’s Time to Go Red!

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Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year. Yet many women still dismiss it as an older man’s disease. To dispel the myths and raise awareness of heart disease as the No. 1 killer of women, the American…
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Daylight Saving Time Could Kill You: How to Prevent It!

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If you are anything like me, you’re probably counting down the days to Daylight Saving Time. Tired of the dreary winter weather, I can’t wait to “spring forward” and capture that extra hour of daylight in the evening and the warmer…
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Building Healthy Communities for Our Kids

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As mamis, we love our kids and we want the best for them. Sometimes this means figuring out what vegetables they will eat and sometimes it’s just finding any good vegetables we can afford at a store nearby. The same can be said for getting…
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Urinary Incontinence After Pregnancy

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As if our bodies don’t go through enough changes during pregnancy and childbirth, many of us also have to deal with urinary incontinence. For many women, sneezing, coughing, laughing or having sex—during and after pregnancy—is enough…
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5 Foods That May Contribute To Stress At Work

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The old adage is true: you are what you eat! Following are 5 foods you may want to avoid as they may contribute to stress at work. While you may not have control over your mounting workload, you’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to…
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Tips for Busy Moms to Eat Healthy During the Holidays

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Busy moms sometimes go through every excuse in the book to put healthy eating on the back burner. Do any of these excuses sound familiar? Read on for tips on getting back on track. 1. I’m too stressed to eat healthy! You blew a work deadline,…
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10 Things to Know About Healthcare.gov

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On October 1, enrollment began in the national healthcare program that has been the subject of so much debate in Washington. The website for the program, www.healthcare.gov, was plagued with technical problems at the outset, but as of December…
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How to Have a Healthy, Happy Holiday!

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The holiday season is a special time when we surround ourselves with those we love most. It can be the happiest—but unhealthiest!—time of the year. Try these tips, courtesy of the American Heart Association, to keep the holidays healthy…