Tag Archives: health
Brazilian Blood Drive Posted by Rachel on Jul 6, 2012
Soccer, as you all know, is a huge part of life in Brazil. Harnessing its popularity is a great way to advocate for different causes. So one professional soccer team in Bahia decided to get creative for a public health campaign. From Andrew Downie: “The club normally plays in a red-and-black hooped shirt, with white…
Doe Sangue Posted by Rachel on Nov 16, 2011
There are a number of very creative Brazilian public service commercials encouraging people to donate blood (doar sangue). In this commercial, they put what seems to be real blood in a fridge at a convenience store with a message on each container. It has a powerful effect. This commercial is narrated by a historical character…
Listening Practice: Nutrition Posted by Rachel on Oct 12, 2010
While searching for interesting videos in Portuguese, I came across this one, and I really liked how clearly and relatively slowly the presenters speak, which is especially useful for those learning a language. In this short TV segment from the Band channel, the speakers discuss nutrition, and recommend some natural foods. They discuss some of…
Reading Comprehension: Public Health Posted by Rachel on Apr 28, 2010
For today’s reading comprehension exercise, we’re going to take a look at a hot topic in Brazil this week: a new study about hypertension and Brazilian health. Principal causador da hipertensão, sal é o novo vilão da dieta – VEJA Excerpt: Depois da guerra travada contra o tabaco e o açúcar, as autoridades de saúde…