Just Once More: The Face of Addiction
Gambling and other addictions strike too close to home, according to our exclusive survey of Hispanics 40+. Just ask our writer, whose mom is addicted to the slots.
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• A conversation with a recovering addict
• Q&A with an expert on addiction
• Where to go for help

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Acupuncture: Pinpointing Relief
Two new studies showing that acupuncture might prevent migraines and tension headaches offer welcome relief to sufferers.

Reaching for New Heights: Interview With Lin-Manuel Miranda
Tony-winning composer, lyricist, and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda moves on as In the Heights moves up to the silver screen.

The Human Touch for 800 Numbers
Fed up with the robotic voice of the automated customer service? There's help.

School of Mariachi
Mariachi programs—as alternatives to the traditional band, orchestra, and choir—are popping up across the nation, bridging gaps between older and younger Latinos.

Sweet Debut
A drug bust, law enforcement run amok, vigilante justice—Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Liz Balmaseda transforms today’s headlines into Sweet Mary, an exhilarating fictional debut.
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• In an essay, the author says her first novel, Sweet Mary, isn’t the great American novel but rather “a funky, Florida-style ride. On a big, fat Harley.”

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Panorama: Chicago, Latino Style
Forget the deep-dish pizza. In these three Chicago neighborhoods, pan dulce and jibaritos are the draw. Plus: Take a slideshow tour of Chicago and enjoy the Windy City's Latino culture.

Plan: Advance Directives
When planning for the inevitable, draw up your advance directives as part of your life portfolio to be sure your loved ones make health choices according to your wishes.

Vital: Food for Life
Changing your diet as you age can help you look better, feel better, and possibly stave off certain diseases.
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• Healthy recipes with a Latino flair.