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Water Champions Push H2O for Latino Kids, Families

3/31/2017

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Posted: 30 Mar 2017 06:34 AM PDT
Water isn’t magic, but it can help you stay hydrated (and improve brain functioning), control calories, energize muscles, and help your skin and kidneys.
But Latino kids don’t drink enough water.
In fact, Latino kids drink less plain water and more sugary drinks than their white peers as early as age 6 months, according to a research review by Salud America!, a national Latino childhood obesity prevention network based at UT Health San Antonio.
That’s why we at SaludToday are spotlighting heroes who work hard to push water for Latino kids and families!
Praxina Guerra: 5th-Grader Gets Hydration Station in SchoolSan Antonio fifth-grader Praxina Guerra and her mentor, Cathy Lopez, are true Salud Heroes when it comes to creating a healthy school environment.
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Praxina, spurred on by Lopez, joined the city’s San Antonio Student Ambassador program and created a student club to encourage students to adopt healthier practices.

Praxina and her club wanted to give students access to water throughout the school day at Five Palms Elementary School in South San Antonio Independent School District.
So Lopez looked online and found hydration stations, which are filtered water fountains for refillable water bottles.
Praxina and Lopez worked hard to seek funds for a hydration station.
“It’s an amazing asset for the school” and it motivates students to bring water bottles and drink more water, said Stacey Estrada, a school board member.
Alma Galvez: “Rethink Your Drink” Bilingual CampaignAmid a growing Latino population in Minneapolis, Minn., Alma Galvez saw heavy sugary drink consumption and obesity-related heath issues among children through her role as a community health worker with and in St. Mary’s Health Clinics.
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In 2013, Galvez and others with St. Mary’s Clinics learned the Minneapolis Health Department was working on a campaign to reduce sugar consumption.
They partnered with the health department and culturally tailored the Rethink your Drink, Every Sip Counts campaign for the local Latino population.
That included doing bilingual educational events, using Latino role models to spread water-promoting messages, and adding a Spanish tagline, Sabes lo que bebes? Piénsalo dos veces! (Do you know what you are drinking? Think twice!).
“People don’t want you to tell them to stop drinking soda. But when you show them how much sugar is in their 20-ounce bottled soda they get really impressed by how much sugar is in their soda, and they always want to know how to stop, because sometimes it is not easy,” Galvez explained.
Juana Flores: A Role Model for Water’s Weighty BenefitsJuana Flores, a community health worker with Border Partners near El Paso, Texas, began feeling short of breath a few months ago. She also felt sluggish and tired all the time.
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After years of teaching healthy living, Flores took her own advice and started regular physical activity (walking, running, attending yoga and Zumba classes), gave up pork and red meat, and added more veggies, according to a news report by Border Partners.
Water was her secret weapon—six liters a day.
Today, after dropping 38 pounds and improving her cholesterol levels in five months, Flores is a real-life role model for the benefits of healthy eating and drinking water.
“Juana does so much good for the community. She has taught nutrition to Palomas families and children for the past two years with the support of HEAL grant funding from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation,” according to the report. “Board member Polly Edmunds calls Juana Flores a ‘mainstay of Border Partners’ progress in Palomas.'”
Juana adds:
“Fight for your health; fight for your life! It’s so important.”
Dr. Marta Katalenas: No-Soda Resolution for PatientsGrowing up in Spain, Dr. Marta Katalenas ate home-cooked meals made with fresh ingredients.
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Dr. Marta Katalenas
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When Katalenas moved to the U.S. in 1984 to learn English and become a pediatrician, she saw a different way of life that included way more juices and sugary drinks.
As she began her practice at the Pediatric Center of Round Rock, Texas, she said she saw a growing association between kids drinking too much sugar and being overweight.
Katalenas decided that if she was going to help Austin-area parents set their kids on a path of health, she needed to get the whole community involved in promoting water and reducing sugary drink consumption—so she made reducing sugary drinks part of her new monthly health challenge for families.
“Sometimes psychologically if you know something’s going to be just for a limited amount of time you are more likely to engage,” she said. “And they say if you do something for 30 days it forms to part of your life; that’s what my hope is.”
The post Water Champions Push H2O for Latino Kids, Families appeared first on SaludToday Blog.


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Univision has launched “Reto 28” to help Latinos lose weight and stay fit and healthy.

8/3/2016

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Univision Launches “Reto 28”
SaludToday Guest Blogger
By Valenzuela, Carlos A -
June 28, 2016

Over 40% of Latinos in the U.S. are obese compared with 32% of Whites. With this in mind, Univision has launched “Reto 28” to help Latinos lose weight and stay fit and healthy.
For the challenge, Univision has partnered with experts such as Maria Guerra, fitness instructor and spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s Go Red Heart campaign; Sabrina Hernández-Cano, licensed nutritionist and diabetes educator; and chef Hamlet García, also a spokesperson for the Go Red Heart campaign.
Once they register users will receive weekly meal plans, two daily snacks, exercise videos and plenty of information to help them stay on track and improve their well-being.
To register and learn more about this challenge click here.

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Health Crisis Surges in Puerto Rico

6/9/2016

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Health Crisis Surges in Puerto Rico
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 02:15 PM PDT
Zika virus.
A $73 billion debt crisis.
Puerto Rico has been in the news a lot lately, but what’s the truth about health in this unincorporated U.S. territory with a 99% Hispanic population?
Our friends at the Kaiser Family Foundation put together a fantastic 8-part Q&A about Puerto Rico, including several health indicators.
Here are some key takeaways:
People are older. The percentage of adults age 65 and older rose 22% from 2006-2014.
People have worse health overall. About 35% of adults in Puerto Rico report fair or poor general health, compared to 18% in the U.S. They also have higher HIV rates.
More people have health insurance. Less people are uninsured in Puerto Rico (6%) than in the U.S. (12%). But almost half are covered by Medicaid due to high poverty, and high unemployment.
Zika virus is a growing problem. “The first case of locally-acquired Zika virus in the [U.S.] was reported in Puerto Rico in December 2015, and the number of cases on the island have climbed to 903 as of May 25, 2016, and are expected to grow,” according to the report.
These health issues are compounded by a debt crisis.
“The debt crisis is making it more difficult for the island to respond to these issues,” according to the report. “Delayed payments by the government to Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans have caused a cascade of payment delays to medical providers and suppliers, and there have been reports of power and water shortages in hospitals, delays in the arrival of medical supplies, the laying off of hospital workers, and the closure of hospital floors and service areas. As the number of Zika cases mount, Puerto Rico’s health care system and economy is likely to face even greater challenges.”
(Photo via AP)
The post Health Crisis Surges in Puerto Rico appeared first on SaludToday Blog.

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How Latinos Can Stay Active During Retirement

6/9/2016

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How Latinos Can Stay Active During Retirement
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 10:00 AM PDT
SaludToday Guest Blogger
Jim Vogel
ElderAction



Physical activity plays a huge role in mental health, particularly as you age. Though aging takes a toll on your body, it’s no excuse to become sedentary. Aging does not prevent exercise; it simply means you need to find new ways to do it. Here are a few ways Latinos  can stay active and keep their minds healthy during retirement.
Daily or Weekly Walking GroupsA popular way for seniors to exercise is joining walking groups. Seniors that live close together can get together and schedule regular neighborhood strolls. These walks are a great reason to leave the home and be social.
Studies are finding that morning walks are extremely beneficial for mental health while the group aspect is perfect for seniors who often struggle to find ways to socialize. Though it doesn’t replace a full gym workout, it’s a good alternative for seniors who may not be as able-bodied as they once were.
Swim Aerobics ClassesSwimming is a low-impact form of exercise that is ideal for aging joints. It builds muscle and improves flexibility. Joining a swim aerobics class at the local pool offers more incentive to leave the home and is a good opportunity to get to know classmates. Of course, the mental and physical benefits of swimming alone cannot be ignored. Simply keeping the body healthy is a good way to maintain the health of the mind.
Returning to WorkWorking during retirement can seem counterintuitive, but in actuality, holding down a part-time job can be very beneficial for seniors. You will be able to keep your mind sharp with the demands of employment and socialize with coworkers and customers.
Tai Chi ClassesTai Chi is a very low-demand form of exercise that works to incorporate the mind as well as the body. This Eastern tradition has risen in popularity for Western seniors because it focuses on balance. Building the sense of balance and the muscles involved is a good preventative measure against falls. Furthermore, these courses are often held outside in the fresh air with your peers.
Bowling LeaguesBowling is a fun way to exercise and be social. Regardless of the season or weather, bowling is accessible and inexpensive. Bowling is great for improving arm and core strength, as well as helping to maintain hand-eye coordination.
Finding ways to exercise as a senior can seem difficult at first. In actuality, there are innumerable ways to keep yourself both social and active as you enter your golden years.
The post How Latinos Can Stay Active During Retirement appeared first onSaludToday Blog.

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Salud Today Blog

6/9/2016

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Check out the Salud Today Blog!  It is filled with lots of great articles regarding tu salud! Here is the website: http://www.saludtoday.com/blog/

By 2050, 1 in 3 people in the U.S. will be Latino.
Yet Latinos suffer health inequities and higher burdens of certain health conditions compared to whites.
Enter SaludToday.
SaludToday is an interactive blog and social media campaign to raise awareness about Latino health issues and build capacity for health behavior changes among Latinos.
SaludToday, developed by Dr. Amelie Ramirez and the Institute for Health Promotion Research at The UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, brings you the latest stories, research, and news on different aspects of Latino health, including cancer, obesity, health equity, and how to grow a culture of health.
SaludToday also features content from Dr. Ramirez’s other projects:
  • Salud America!, a national online network seeking policy solutions to Latino childhood obesity.
  • Redes En Acción, a national online research network to prevent Latino cancer.
  • Éxito! Latino Cancer Research Leadership Training, a program to increase the number of Latinos who pursue a doctoral degree and cancer research.
  • Quitxt, a free quit-smoking service using text messages to help you kick the habit.
Register with SaludToday to comment and share your own stories, and visit us on Facebook,Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
Together we can make huge leaps in improving Latino health!
Note: SaludToday provides health news, stories, videos and information for general knowledge and awareness. We cannot answer personal medical questions or give medical advice. Concerns about a medical condition should be directed to a health care professional.

Below is a little more information about Salud Today Blog!
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​Strokes Among Young Adults Surge 44%, Study Shows
Posted: 16 May 2016 08:25 AM PDT
Between 2000 and 2010, strokes among young adults ages 25-44 increased by 44% compared to a 20% decreased among the aged, according to a recent study released in the Journal of the American Heart Association, Medical News Today reports. 
What’s causing the rise in strokes among young adults?
According to doctors, the same lifestyle risk factors that affect the aged, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity, may be causing the sudden rise in strokes among young adults.
“When people think of stroke, they think of Grandpa who smokes and has high blood pressure,” said neurologist Lee Schwamm, director of Massachusetts General Hospital, Acute Stroke Services. “And while he’s more likely to have one, it doesn’t mean that if you’re young and healthy you can’t have a stroke too.”
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. To help you detect a stroke quickly, the American Stroke Association has the developed the acronym FAST:
Face Drooping: Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven?
Arm Weakness: Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech Difficulty: Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly?
Time to call 9-1-1: If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms appeared.


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