“F” As In Fat: States With Highest Obesity Rates Among Latinos

Posted by Latina Moms in Health & Wellness on 10/28/15

When we become parents, there are so many things we have to keep track of. From soccer practice, doctor’s appointments, ballet lessons, and school plays, it is no surprise that our plates are full. Childless millennials may ask why we overwhelm our busy schedules with even more extracurricular activities. To be honest, sometimes I ask […]

Alcohol and Breast Cancer – What You Need To Know

If you haven’t noticed the slew of pink-toned campaigns yet — including Savage x Thriver’s limited edition line of pink lingerie, modeled by women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer — here’s your official reminder: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Now that it’s here again, let’s set straight the link between breast cancer […]

Infantilization of Latino Boys, A Real Problem

From “Por qué no me empacaste el lonche?” to “sirvame la comida,” Latinos have heavily defined gender roles. The Latino community expects women to take care of the household. She not only needs to take care of everything involving her children, such as picking them up from school, taking them to the doctor, and attending […]

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