Once the domain of those who could afford gym memberships, fitness classes are now increasingly available to low-income families, who are flocking to them. The programs not only yield personal health benefits but also empower communities.
Tag: Patricia Riba
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
The Paradox of Latino Health
Orange County’s Mexican immigrants arrive in the U.S. in better health than the wealthier, native-born population by many measures. But over time their health begins to recede.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Living Dangerously to Pay the Rent
As rents rise and incomes stagnate, people are increasingly
sharing apartments with strangers, putting children at risk and
creating unhealthful, crowded homes.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
The Health of OC’s Children
Mike Ruane of OC’s Children and Families Commission, discusses
the Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
The No-Diet Approach to Fighting Childhood Obesity
Dr. Patricia Riba’s nonprofit clinic in Santa Ana combines
clinical treatment, nutritional education and free fitness classes
five days a week.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
The Good and the Bad of Vending Trucks
The trucks, which are ubiquitous in Santa Ana, provide a vital
service to many residents in the city’s urban core. But they also
contribute to increasing obesity rates.
