Frank Mora

Turmoil between U.S. and Venezuela explored on-campus

The Latin American and Caribbean Center will sponsor an event on Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. titled “Damaged Beyond Repair? U.S.–Venezuela Relations” at the College of Business, Room 232, South Campus. Students attending this event will get the opportunity to hear the words of Patrick Duddy, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela.

Green Market Breads offers natural breads to FIU

Every Wednesday afternoon, there is nothing I look forward to more than a fresh and flavorful loaf of bread from the FIU Organic Farmers Market Consortium. But as I went to pick up my favorite flavor of bread, zucchini, the saleswoman intercepted my weekly ritual with bad news. The zucchini bread had sold out.

Lack of sleep has serious repercussions on health

Time stands still as you aimlessly drag on through the day, making that soft comforting mattress seem very distant. We have all been there.

How to keep your spring break body all year round

One of the perks of living in South Florida is having the beach in your own backyard. With spring break around the corner, it is time to acknowledge all of your hard work by showing yourself off in a new swimsuit. Here are some tips to keep your beach body in check throughout the break so you can fit in your swimsuit all year long.

Take these steps to avoid common workout errors

There is no greater satisfaction than seeing a room a full of students ready to maximize their workout results in my Latin Spice and Cardio Core classes. However, I often notice common workout errors that threaten their efforts. The following are a few mistakes to avoid so that you can receive the most out of your workout.

Stay healthy while rooting for your team during the Super Bowl

Love is not the only thing in the air this February. Across the nation, football fans are stocking up on potato chips, hot wings, pizza and burgers in preparation for the crème de la crème of the NFL. To avoid fumbling your New Year’s resolution, here are some healthy alternatives.

Makeover your fitness and nutrition habits

Is your New Year resolution to dominate your diet and fit into those skinny jeans you have been dying to buy? If you are in fear of another failed resolution, here are some tips to help you make a nutrition makeover for 2012.

Trendy HGC diet does enable weight loss, but at a price

Imagine losing a pound of weight a day while having a sound stomach for a month. HCG dieters see it as dream come true; I see it as a dieting danger.

Consciousness is key when eating snacks on campus

When you walk through campus, it is nearly impossible to escape the mixed aromas of Starbucks frappucinos, Greek life cupcakes and delicate, flaky pastelitos from Bustello.

Motivational Monday: Stay healthy while managing your time

Like many of my colleagues, I find myself in a race against time every moment of the day with studying, papers, work and finding time to catch up with friends and family.

Fit for Life!: New law helps make healthier food choices in restaurants

Over a year ago, President Obama signed a health care legislation that included a new requirement for major restaurant chains nationwide to post calorie information on their menus.

Fit for Life!: Unusual workout teaches to form a strong foundation

While most people opt for sun-kissed naps at the beach, I tend to go for the more active route. When I came across Paddle Pilates, a new group exercise class that combines stand up paddle boarding and Pilates, I knew I had to try it. But before I could even set foot in the water, […]

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