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World Autism Awareness Day: Are Latinos Disproportionately Affected?

By Sugey Palomares | 04/02/2013 - 10:05 | 0 Comments

The United Nations has claimed April 2nd Autism Awareness Day to help spread knowledge on the disability, which affects millions of families worldwide. Autism is defined by developmental delays in speech, spastic movements, repetitive behaviors and...

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Evelyn Lozada's iPod: 10 Songs She Listens to During Her Workouts! (EXCLUSIVE)

By Lee Hernandez | 03/28/2013 - 11:53 | 0 Comments

In case you haven't heard, our Latina Fitness blogger Evelyn Lozada is a badass!

She's fierce. She's unstoppable. And when she's at the gym working out (...

Latina Fitness With Evelyn Lozada: "My 6 Workout Secrets"

By Evelyn Lozada | 03/07/2013 - 14:23 | 0 Comments

I’m always being asked: "What is your secret to working out?"

Well, I actually have about 20! However, I am happy to share the six most important ones with you (my favorite chicas!). 

Here they are:

1. Don’t be lazy

Try to be active as much as you can! Take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk instead...

Latina Fitness With Evelyn Lozada: "Make Time For Exercise!"

By Evelyn Lozada | 02/28/2013 - 15:08 | 0 Comments

I know that we all feel overworked sometimes, and find it challenging to juggle demands, children, jobs and everything we may have going on in our lives.

Trust me… you aren’t alone. I’m with you. And, I’m sure you have NO TIME to work out.

It’s tough to have a work/life balance and I wanted to give you all three tips to building more balance to your daily...

5 Heart Disease Facts Every Latina Should Know

5 Heart Disease Facts Every Latina Should Know

By Valerie Tejeda | 02/21/2013 - 17:34 | 0 Comments

In the United States, a woman suffers a heart attack every 90 seconds. February is American Heart Month – a time to think about what you can do to take care of your heart. Heart disease is the number one killer of women and men in the United States, and the number one killer of Latinas in the U.S. This disease claims the lives of more women than lung cancer...

Latina Fitness With Evelyn Lozada: "What's In My Gym Bag?"

By Evelyn Lozada | 02/21/2013 - 13:34 | 0 Comments

I get a lot of questions from my Twitter followers about what’s in my gym bag. So, I thought I would put together a post about the essentials I carry in my gym bag.  :)

As mujeres we should always be prepared for everything. And because the gym is like my second home, carrying certain things in my bag is a MUST!  

So, go ahead and check out...

Latina Fitness With Evelyn Lozada: Why I'm Not Self-Conscious About Cellulite...Anymore!

By Evelyn Lozada | 02/06/2013 - 14:45 | 0 Comments

Mujeres, you aren’t alone…we all have it, and if you are in that 10% bracket that doesn’t…then LUCKY YOU! What am I talking about? CELLULITE!!!

For women, having cellulite and trying to get rid of it can be an uphill battle. Wouldn’t you just love to wear a swimsuit without a cover up around your tush and leg area? It isn’t...

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Latino Youth Less Sexually Active, Using More Birth Control

By Fox News Latino | 02/05/2013 - 17:48 | 0 Comments

Latino youth in the U.S. are learning to practice safe sex. And they're also having less of it.

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Latino high school students are getting smarter when it comes to sexual intercourse.

Read the full story at ...

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