Ready to move to Spain? Italy?  Or make some changes that could make a difference in your heart health?  Some research is suggesting we could look here for...

Motivation, planning and goals   Exercising is good for our body and mind….But opening a bag of chips is easier than putting on the sneakers. "Make time for...

From the Eyes of a Child   Whether it happens far away--bombs and shootings on the tv news--or close to home--grandpa rushed to the hospital, children are...

Hurting Myself So I Will Stop Hurting   Nobody knows I cut myself. I don't do it to be cool--I am definitely not cool. I don't know why I do it--I don't really...

How can I help?   Since I have successfully navigated my way through cancer treatment, this is a question I am often asked by friends who are now faced with...

You are more than a pretty face, woman!   There are many factors that affect self-esteem in women… and the biggest of all is how we view our physical...

When anger takes control...   A loud argument between a couple at the restaurant ruining a night out for others.   The young “macho” who gets into...

Interview with Dr. Margarita Alegría Ph.D. Director of the Center for Multicultural Mental Health Research (CMMHR)   Mental and emotional well-being are...

What's new at the Latino Health Equity Conference 2013?    At Familias en Acción we know that through small changes we can make a huge difference. Yet...

This year's theme is  Emotional Wellbeing!   Please join us as we work toward health equity for the Latino community. This year, the Latino Health Equity...

Have you ever stopped taking the medicines the doctor prescribed?   Was it because...   -you forgot -it was too expensive -you didn't like the side...