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More than 200 Run PV's 14th Race Against Addictions
 Ricardo Acerco
More than 200 people gathered at the Agustín Flores Contreras sports stadium on Sunday, June 25, to participate in the 14th Vallarta Race Against Addictions. The purpose of this family-friendly competition was to promote a healthy lifestyle free from addictive substances.
Tips for Surviving the Summer Heat in Puerto Vallarta
 Marie Callan
Summer has offically arrived. Here in Puerto Vallarta, the heat and humidity can be dangerous for anyone, but even more so for the elderly. How can seniors protect themselves and stay cool this summer? Homecare and hospice expert, Kurt Kazanowski MS, RN, CHE, offers a few tips.
Mexico Has Legalized Cannabis for Medicinal Use
 leafly.com
There will certainly still be hurdles to overcome on the bumpy road to medical marijuana, but Mexico just surpassed the biggest obstacle so far. On Monday, President Enrique Peña Nieto issued a decree that confirmed the legalization of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
The Key to Getting Rid of Stress & Avoiding Sickness
 Holistic Bio Spa
Autoimmune diseases affect 78% of women versus only 22% men. The reason? In one word, 'stress.' Holistic Bio Spa Puerto Vallarta is excited to have our dear Jaqui Karr back to tell us everything she knows about how to get rid of everyday stress and avoid sickness with holistic treatments.
Find Your Zen at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Resort
 PuntaMita.com
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita is bringing some Zen your way with the introduction of a series of seasonal yoga retreats which will feature celebrity yogi masters, a comprehensive wellness experience for guests and a unique opportunity to train with some of the world's top instructors.
Thomas Simon Salon: Keeping Puerto Vallarta Beautiful
 The JG Group
One group of people who work to keep Vallarta beautiful are the amazingly talented stylists - some call them magicians - among us. One of the most popular and requested stylists is Thomas Simon, who recently hung out his own shingle in the new Zenith Condominium on V. Carranza.
 Mexican Teen Designs Breast Cancer Detection Bra
 Fox News
An 18-year-old student from Mexico won the top prize at the 2017 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards for his creation of EVA, an intelligent bra that can help in the early detection of breast cancer. Julian Rios Cantu was inspired by his mother's struggles as she battled the disease.
Mexico's Lower House Approves Medical Use of Marijuana
BanderasNews.com
Mexico's lower house passed a bill on Friday approving the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, the latest in a series of legal changes and court rulings that have somewhat relaxed cannabis laws in Mexico. It will now be sent to Peña Nieto's desk where it is expected to be signed.
Mexico Eliminates Leading Infectious Cause of Blindness
 World Health Organization
Trachoma has been eliminated as a public health problem in Mexico, the World Health Organization announced this week. Mexico becomes the first country in the Americas and the third in the world after Oman and Morocco to receive validation from WHO for having eliminated this disease.
May 2017 Healthcare Resources PV News & Clinics
 Pamela Thompson
Due to the Semana Santa/Semana Pascua holidays, Healthcare Resources Puerto Vallarta didn't have time to hold clinics or send out a newsletter in April. We are now back on track! For those who are here for the summer, we continue, as always, to be here for all of your healthcare needs.
 'Semana Santa Protegida' Underway in Puerto Vallarta
 Ricardo Acerco
SETAC's 2017 Semana Santa Protegida campaign kicked off Thursday at Lázaro Cárdenas Park, where information on the HIV virus and other STDs, condoms and lubricants, and rapid tests for HIV and syphilis are free for the asking from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm through Saturday.
April 11 Workshop: Creating a Pain-Free Yoga Practice
 BanderasNews.com
Does it hurt to sit down, get up, climb steps, lift your grandchildren, carry groceries, walk from here to there? Certified Yoga and Movement therapist Via Anderson will be presenting a 3-hour workshop on 'Creating a Pain-Free Yoga Practice' on April 11 at Davannayoga in downtown Vallarta.
Help Needed to Fully Implement 911 Services in Vallarta
 Banderas News Team
On January 9, 2017, 911 was put into service in Puerto Vallarta but additional funds are needed to buy all the equipment required to fully implement the new system. All 'friends of Vallarta' are encouraged to make a one-time donation that will greatly reduce response times in emergencies.
The Virtues of Natural Medicine for Pets & Their Humans
 Paco Ojeda
While you are out doing your Saturday shopping at Mercados Los Mangos, be sure to stop by and say 'hello' to Claudia Hernández & Luis Estrada, who moved to PV less than 3 months ago. They own Alquimiate, a source of natural medicine products and therapies for pets and their humans.
Three Easy Stretching Exercises You Can Do in Bed
 Zoli Hargitai
Nowadays we find ourselves so busy with work and family responsibilities that we have little or no time to go to the gym. But stretching can keep you healthy. Holistic Bio Spa Puerto Vallarta shares three easy stretches you can do in bed, before you go to sleep, or once your alarm goes off.
How You Can Support SETAC's Fight Against HIV in PV
 Casa Cupula
For many years, much of the gay community in the US has had access to PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) which basically means taking a Truvada a day to prevent HIV. Unfortunately, due to cost, this has been unavailable to PV residents. Here's how you can SETAC help bring PrEP to Vallarta.
Are We Happy Yet? 8 Keys to Unlocking a Joyful Life
 Katie Schnack
A new book written by internationally recognized positive psychology coach and talk radio show host Lisa Cypers Kamen, 'Are We Happy Yet? Eight Keys to Unlocking a Joyful Life,' will be released on March 20, 2017, which is the United Nation's International Day of Happiness.
U.S., Mexico Healthcare Officials Talk about Zika
 Brownsville Herald
Healthcare officials and epidemiologists representing 11 states from both sides of the United States-Mexico border met last week at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to plan a pilot program aimed at monitoring mosquitoes capable of spreading viruses such as Zika.
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