According to a report by Salud America!, about eight-in-ten Latino children face at least one difficult childhood experience and have fewer resources for nutrition, exercise and early childhood learning, especially pre-K. These early roadblocks affect future health and personal development. Rosalie Aguilar, project coordinator for Salud America!, says the study is “a comprehensive research review […]
A largely Latino community in Maryland experimented with promoting water to reduce obesity through a pilot program called the Water Up Project. The program’s goal is to get the community to drink more water and reduce their consumption of sugary beverages. The pilot program appears to be a great program that can be used in […]
In August, the University of California was awarded a nearly $14.7 million multi-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to study contributors to dementia in the Latino population in the United States. The multicenter study will examine the biological underpinnings of stroke, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease among Hispanics. The study will pursue […]
Having a well balanced diet is vital to being healthy. In order for children to get a well balanced diet and receive the proper nutrients, they need access to fresh produce. Low-income families need access to affordable produce so that children can eat their fruits and vegetables. Some people, however, do not care about low-income […]
By Luis Alvarado President of Familias Unidas de California California is blessed with the most diverse, fresh, safe and nutritional produce in the world. Yet, it is heartbreaking that our Latino population suffers from higher than normal rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. These health concerns stem largely in food choices we make. Across […]
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