Self-employed Hispanic women may be at lower risk for cardiovascular disease compared with their salaried counterparts

Summary: Hispanic women who work for themselves might have healthier hearts than those who work for a boss. A new UCLA study looked at over 165,000 Hispanic working women. They found that self-employed women had less high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. They also exercised more and did less binge drinking. The researchers say this isn't just about money or going to the doctor. Being your own boss might actually be better for your heart!

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