fitness

11.07.09

LIFESTYLE

Staff Health Challenge: Keeping Promises

by Angie Romero | 06.29.2009 | 12:05pm | 0 Comments

While at home in Ecuador on vacation, my dad and I made a promise to each other: we are going to exercise regularly. Of course, I’m already doing that as part of the health challenge, but somehow making a promise to papi makes it all that more. . . READ FULL STORY

BLOGS

Screen Time

by Jazmin Perez | 03.25.2009 | 1:10pm | 0 Comments

Latina Beauty and Fashion Director, Angelique Serrano, will be on The Early Show (CBS) tomorrow for their Firm It Up series. The show has been focusing on a different body part everyday this week, and a fitness and fashion expert comes on to talk. . . READ FULL STORY

LIFESTYLE

In Observance of World AIDS Day, Latino Commission on AIDS Releases New Report

by Mariela Rosario | 12.01.2008 | 2:50pm | 0 Comments

Today is World AIDS Day. With 33 million people still living with the virus and nearly 7,500 new infections each day, it is important that we take the time to think about the effect this disease continues to have on our communities. For Latinos. . . READ FULL STORY

LIFESTYLE

Kick Diabetes to the Curb

by Mariela Rosario | 11.20.2008 | 11:26am | 0 Comments

November isn't just a month to celebrate Thanksgiving, it's also American Diabetes Awareness Month. As we all (should) know, Latinas are more likely to get diabetes than not—we have a 52.5% lifetime risk of developing the disease. What you may. . . READ FULL STORY

LIFESTYLE

10 Ways to Avoid Packing on the Pounds This Holiday Season

by Mariela Rosario | 11.07.2008 | 3:19pm | 0 Comments

1. PLAN, PLAN, PLAN Plan your workouts in advance so that you don't skip them. If you know you have to shop after work and can't hit the gym, wake up early and go in the morning. Plan to meet a friend or sign up for classes so that you feel more. . . READ FULL STORY