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  • September 23, 2022

    Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States

    Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States
    Hispanic Heritage Month is the annual celebration of Latino and Hispanic history and culture. Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long observance under President Lydon Johnson, but in 1998 President Ronald Reagan expanded the holiday to a 30-day celebration. Through recognition, education, and celebration, we can all honor the contributions and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have made an impact in America and around the world.
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  • September 06, 2022

    Benefits of Multivitamin Supplements

    Benefits of Multivitamin Supplements
    Traditional Hispanic diets vary according to the geographic region individuals have originated from. For instance, Mexicans typically consume four to five meals per day; however, those who have immigrated to the United States have become accustomed to a three-meal eating pattern daily. Foods that are used for meals vary according to income level, education, geographic region, and family traditions.
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  • August 15, 2022

    Alcoholism Among the Latino and Hispanic Population

    Alcoholism Among the Latino and Hispanic Population
    Today, Hispanics make up about 18 percent of the American population. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), research has indicated that Hispanic American drinking patterns may be contingent to acculturation, the process by which an individual may experience cultural modifications by adapting to traits from another culture. Clinical and experimental studies performed on alcohol and racial/ethnic minorities have reported that minority groups such as Hispanics are at greater risk of alcohol-related problems.
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