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Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack
February 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
If the blood supply to the heart muscle is cut off, a heart attack can result. Cells in the heart muscle do not receive enough oxygen and begin to die. The more time that passes without treatment continue reading »
Latino Health Study: Bilingual Seniors Have Mental Edge
January 15, 2013 | by Voice of America | Latino Daily News
Older adults who've spoken two languages since childhood have a distinct cognitive edge over their monolingual peers, according to a new study. Previous studies have shown bilingualism seems to favor the development of heightened mental skills. The new research, published in Neuroscience, provides evidence of that cognitive advantage among older, bilingual adults. continue reading »
Nursing Home Closings Concentrated in Hispanic and Black Neighborhoods
January 18, 2011 | by Archives of Internal Medicine | Latino Daily News
While demographic shifts project an increased need for long-term care for an aging population, hundreds of nursing homes close each year, geographically concentrated in minority communities. continue reading »
