Celebrating Fathers Who 'Leave' to Be Home

Posted May 21, 2013 by Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka This Father’s Day, we’re pulling back the curtains to reveal a side of father’s work that is rarely shown. We’re highlighting fathers who have or wanted to take time off from work to help their family establish a strong foundation, including a solid start with breastfeeding. After the birth of our first child, those days were colored with our [...]

Creating Healthier Communities: My Time in San Antonio and the Salud America! Summit

Posted May 21, 2013 by Elisa Batista Photos from left to right: From rolling out bike stations to increasing the number of salad bars in schools, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro's Administration has made public health a top priority; a photo of a bike station in San Antonio -- something I have never seen anywhere else. SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- I just [...]

Research Shows Latino Students Have High Exposure to Unhealthy Snacks at School

Posted May 21, 2013 by Dr. Amelie Ramirez Latino students are widely exposed to high-fat, high-sugar snacks and drinks sold in schools, but implementing stronger nutritional standards can yield healthier school snacks for this growing population at high risk of obesity, according to a new package of research materials released today by Salud America! The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Research Network to [...]

Getting Healthier, One Step at a Time

Posted May 20, 2013 by Angelique Roche I was 18 when my doctor warned me I was at risk for early onset hypertension. Barely an adult, I weighed 235 pounds and had 44% body fat. With a diet high in saturated fats and sugar coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, I was slowly damaging my joints and causing potentially permanent damage to my [...]