Winter is one of the darkest, coldest, “let’s just eat everything on that holiday platter and give Christmas cookies to everyone” times of year. Your time is split between finishing up the last projects at work before taking time off and scouring the stores to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. It …
There are very few media outlets that provide quality fitness programming, especially for Latinos. Empuje on Tr3s is a new TV show aimed at inspiring better fitness and healthier lives for young Latinos. The episodes are narrated by Daisy Fuentes and air every Sunday at 11 a.m. EST featuring a young Latino who is desperate …
With Holiday shopping in full swing, the first snowfall coming down and shorter days with giant to-do lists; gripe (influenza) season is back early and here to stay! Although Abuelita’s famous flu tricks have worked in the past, don’t let the flu slow you down. A flu vaccine is the best defense against all flu …
Last month I had the pleasure of participating in the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in San Francisco, California. Growing up, I always had the dream of running in the Nike Women’s half marathon after learning you were given a Tiffany’s necklace at the finish line. Being a young lady who wasn’t able to afford anything …
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Latina women in the United States. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Latinas everywhere are encouraged to learn more about breast cancer prevention. According to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Latina women have the greatest risk among American women for late diagnosis and mortality as …
Here’s my latest article for Latina magazine on Latina suicide and depression rates. I was blindly unaware of what’s happening within the Latina community and I hope we can begin the discussion on how we can all make a difference. We need to focus on our relationships with our teens: sisters, daughters and neighbors, and …
Check out my latest article for Latina Magazine on low-impact exercises that will help you ease into a workout routine at home. There are days when heading to the gym con mucho entusiasmo seems impossible. For those days, the Lazy Chica’s Guide to Fitness is the answer! Try these fun workout programs at home that …
Hola Latinas, If you can’t get enough Healthy Latina tips, you’ll be seeing my writing in Latina Magazine from time to time as well! Check out my first article on Health Halos and low calorie ways to improve your snacking!
While we may be partial to our favorite sports and hometowns, there’s one thing we can agree on. Latinas from the U.S. in the Olympics deserve our support and recognition. Learn a little bit about these Latina athletes and enjoy everything that the London Games has to offer. And as always, USA! USA! USA! Melissa …
Exercising brings on all sorts of acronyms and buzzwords, most of which no one has ever bothered to learn. Here is one that will help you through any exercise program and help you understand what your body needs in order to build muscle, lose weight and see results. When you want to get fit, think …
