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Depression
New depression research from T.L. Harralson et al outlined
December 10th, 2007
"A high prevalence of physical inactivity, metabolic risk factors, and depression place Latinas in peril of developing cardiovascular disease. ''Un Corazon Saludable: A Healthy Heart'' was developed to engage urban Latinas in physical activity and increase awareness of cardiac and metabolic risk factors. Two hundred and twenty-five Latinas enrolled in the program that included salsa aerobics and culturally sensitive health education modules," scientists writing in the Journal of Community Health report. "Cardiac and metabolic risk factors measured in this study were body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio, abdominal obesity, and blood pressure. Psychosocial...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2007-12-10)
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