The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Yet for many professionals, it’s also one of the most stressful times of the year. End-of-year deadlines, financial pressure, family expectations, social obligations, and emotional triggers can collide all at once—leaving mental health strained just when people feel they’re supposed to be at their happiest.
The truth is this: feeling overwhelmed during the holidays is common, valid, and nothing to be ashamed of
The holidays are the perfect time to upgrade everyday life with tech that’s not just trendy — but truly useful. The best gifts blend health, productivity, convenience, security, and lifestyle enhancement into tools that support fast-moving, always-connected lives.
From wellness wearables and smart home displays to travel-ready power banks and productivity boosters, today’s tech gifts should earn their place in daily routines. Below are 15 practical, high-impact tech gifts that align with how p
The U.S. health and wellness industry has entered its strongest period of expansion, fueled by rising consumer awareness, rapid digital innovation, and a cultural shift toward preventive care. Today the global wellness market is valued at over $5.6 trillion, and the United States is one of its largest contributors. From fitness technology to nutrition, mental health, and holistic care, wellness has become a cornerstone of modern living.
For Hispanics—the nation’s second-largest and fastest-grow
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness—but for many people, it’s also one of the most stressful times of the year. Between financial pressures, social obligations, family dynamics, and year-end work deadlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed instead of uplifted.
The good news: with a few practical strategies, you can navigate the season with more calm, intention, and even genuine enjoyment. Here are evidence-informed tips for managing holiday stress.
For millions of Hispanics across the United States, success is more than financial stability — it’s about striving to create a balanced, healthy, and fulfilling life. As one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most influential populations, Hispanics are driving cultural, economic, and demographic change. Yet the connection between wealth and wellness remains a key factor in ensuring that this growth translates into long-term prosperity.
True prosperity isn’t just about income — it’s about finan
Career advancement is often celebrated as a marker of success in Latino communities — a reflection of hard work, perseverance, and the desire to open doors for future generations. But this ambition can come with an invisible cost: high stress levels, burnout, and mental health challenges that may go unspoken.
Latino professionals often experience unique pressures, from being the first in their family to navigate corporate spaces, to carrying the weight of representation in industries where Lati
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In today’s fast-paced professional world, where burnout and stress are all too common, physical fitness is increasingly recognized not just as a personal health goal—but as a career enhancer. While it’s easy to separate "work life" from "wellness," research continues to show that a commitment to fitness can have a profound and lasting impact on job satisfaction, productivity, and overall career fulfillment.
Physical activity does more than to
Hispanic Americans represent a booming economic force—their GDP reached $4.1 trillion in 2023, outpacing growth rates of major global economies like India and China. Their consumer spending, $2.7 trillion, now exceeds entire national economies (e.g., Italy), underscoring their central role in U.S. economic growth .
Economic Optimism vs. Rising Anxiety
At the end of 2024, Hispanic consumer confidence soared—HCSI rose from 69.3 to 89.3, with 70% expecting improved personal finances into 2025. Yet
In today’s demanding world, stress, anxiety, and chronic health conditions continue to disproportionately affect minority communities, including Hispanics in the United States. One holistic practice gaining traction within this community is yoga — a centuries-old discipline known for its ability to improve both physical and mental health.
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), yoga has been shown to help reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, lower bl
Cancer is the leading cause of death for Hispanic and Latino people in the United States. Compared to members of other races and ethnicities, Hispanic and Latino people have higher rates of getting and dying from some kinds of cancer. However, Hispanic people have the lowest rates of getting and dying from lung cancer. READ MORE AT CDC
There are more than 65 million Hispanic and Latino people living in the U.S. – the second-largest racial or ethnic minority population in the country. Yet when it comes to heart and brain health, less may be understood about this population than any other. Researchers say the reasons for this are complex, but two stand out. READ MORE AT AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
A certain amount of stress and anxiety at work is common. According to a survey, more than 80% of U.S. workers have reported experiencing workplace stress. Why does this happen and how do we manage our anxiety in the moment? It is important to know the difference between workplace anxiety and anxiety that indicates an anxiety disorder. Signs that indicate workplace anxiety rather than a general anxiety disorder include. READ MORE AT HBR
CHICAGO, IL – Holy Cross Hospital has joined the Peace and Wellness Coalition to host “Run The Lawn 5K: Healing In Motion” on Sunday, September 22nd in Marquette Park. Thanks to contributions from dozens of community stakeholders and partners, ‘Run the Lawn 5k’ and Wellness Fair will welcome community members from Chicago Lawn and the South Side of Chicago.
Holy Cross has joined the event to raise awareness of the hospital’s services, treatments and provide a chance for community members to m
Over the past few decades, Latinos have become the largest racial or ethnic minority in the United States, making up nearly 20 percent of the country’s population. Despite that, many Latinos feel alienated by our medical system, due to cultural and language barriers, and a lack of Latino physicians — and those barriers can have a real impact on their overall health. READ MORE AT PBS
Foreign-born Hispanic or Latino workers made up 8.2 percent of the employed U.S. workforce, but 14.0 percent of work-related deaths in 2021. Fatal injuries to this group were most prevalent in the field of construction, with falls, slips, and trips being the most frequent event leading to death. READ MORE AT U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased interest in wearable health-monitoring devices among low-income Hispanic and Latine adults living in the U.S., a new Northwestern University study has found. The study was published today (May 8) in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. While the pandemic highlighted the need for regular health monitoring, these groups often lack access to affordable health care and sometimes distrust existing health systems. Wearables, therefore, could provide
A good night's sleep is essential for good health, but many Latinos in the U.S. just don't get enough of it. Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night, but about 1 in 3 Latino adults sleep less than seven hours, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's on par with the overall U.S. population.
Insufficient sleep, insomnia and disorders such as sleep apnea have been linked to obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes – conditions that can increase the ris
A growing emphasis on mental health care — some of it brought into renewed focus during the pandemic — has led more Americans to seek therapy or other support. But recent data show Latinos are less likely to look for help.
While the number of Black, Asian and white Americans seeking mental health treatment has increased in recent years, the rate for Latinos has barely changed, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The reasons why are complicated, but a lack
For so many years when filling out forms that asked about race or ethnicity, AMA member Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD always checked the “other” box because she never wanted to make it seem as though one side of her heritage was more important than the other. Her father is German American and her mother is Mexican American. It took her several more years to understand what those boxes really meant. READ MORE AT THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Hispanic people differ widely in their genetic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Now researchers say more precise data collection could help identify distinct risk factors for disease in certain populations. Having a more accurate understanding of genetic ancestry can help identify risk factors for certain diseases — as appears to be the case with brain tumors. READ MORE AT AAMC
