Lifestyle

Preventive Care

COVID-19 shots for kids will boost vaccination rates among Hispanics and other people of color

03/12/2021 06:00am | 1604 views

BY MARY BIEKERT AND BLOOMBERG

Emergency authorization for the Pfizer vaccine for kids five and up will almost certainly help boost vaccinations of minority populations in the U.S., which have continued to lag in recent months, particularly among Hispanic people.

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Fitness

Yin Yoga Poses to Reset Your Body and Mind

12/11/2021 06:00am | 2683 views

By Emily Cronkleton

A yin yoga practice is a welcome addition to any yoga, fitness, or healthy lifestyle routine.

This slow, gentle form of yoga is the perfect complement to a hectic, fast-paced life or intense workouts. Yin yoga uses gentle, relaxing postures to alleviate tension, enhance breath awareness, and develop mindfulness.

Continue reading to find out more about the benefits of yin yoga, who it’s best for, and poses to get started.

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Mental Health

Depression in Young Latinos and the Unique Stressors Behind It

09/11/2021 06:00am | 2721 views

By Lacey Muinos and Sandra Silva Casabianca

Particular challenges and cultural influences may have a great impact on what causes these symptoms and how effective treatment is. A unique combination of factors, including immigration, discrimination, and acculturation, has inevitably impacted the mental health of the U.S. Latino community in general, and particularly of those who may be more vulnerable.

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Work Wardrobe Ready 101

29/09/2021 02:44pm | 2230 views

By Annette Prieto Llopis 

During the past few months several clients and friends have come to me in a bit of what I have termed the “post-pandemic wardrobe frenzy.” Many of us are having to return to our company’s offices and no longer have the comfort of working from home leisurewear to rely on. For many of us, the time saved not fretting about our appearance and clothes was the only upside to the pandemic. Yet now the reality is employers want to see us in person.

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Getting Our Style Back

21/07/2021 06:00am | 1639 views

By Annette Prieto Llopis 

Enough is enough! After over a year of mundane leggings and make-up free faces, it’s time we get back to looking, and most importantly, feeling our best. The quarantine spiraled us into a loungewear trap, and we all avoided wearing lipstick, rightfully so, in fear of the smeared smiles. I too was a victim and dove into the yoga pant zone longer than I care to admit.

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