According to the American Heart Association, more than 121 million Americans are dealing with heart problems. Additionally, more than 800,000 people have heart attacks every year. As startling as those numbers are, though, the statistics about heart disease are even more troubling for black people. Here are a few of them you need to know. 1. Black Americans are 30 percent … [Read more...] about Five critical heart facts black people need to know
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Menopause and your diet: Foods to choose and avoid
Menopause, a natural stage in a woman’s life, brings a host of changes and challenges. One aspect that is crucial to consider is nutrition. Eating the right foods and avoiding others can help you navigate this change with vitality and optimal health. This article will discuss the key foods to eat and those to avoid so you can thrive during menopause and beyond. Diet … [Read more...] about Menopause and your diet: Foods to choose and avoid
Do black people really need to wear sunscreen?
By: Aravia Patterson Hey, lovelies, I’m so glad you landed here! It’s finally summertime, and she ain’t playing no games! The heat, humidity, and air quality are about to take me out and there’s no edge control that can tame my edges. After experiencing cautious joy and scary freedom during the pandemic, this is the perfect time to live and enjoy being outside-not in. While … [Read more...] about Do black people really need to wear sunscreen?
Six simple ways to rebound from a down day
We’ve all had to take our share of bad luck. Maybe you had a bad dream that put you in a sour mood, or maybe everything about your daily routine seems uninteresting. You feel down and want to start again, but you can’t put your finger on why. You’ve found the right place if you’re having a horrible day. Here are six strategies proven by research to help you feel better … [Read more...] about Six simple ways to rebound from a down day
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month:A Salute to a Milwaukee Caregiver, Johnna McGee
During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association salutes more than 191,000 caregivers taking care of a loved one with dementia. Johnna McGee of Milwaukee, is a caregiver for two special people on this difficult journey. Her 95-year old mother, Vera Roeana and 40-year old daughter, Rhonda, are living with dementia. “When their lives began to change, my … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month:A Salute to a Milwaukee Caregiver, Johnna McGee
Ten ways you may be ruining your hearing
When you think about hearing loss, do major injuries come to mind? While it’s true that very loud noises and physical damage can cause hearing loss, there are a few everyday activities that can erode your hearing a little at a time. The effects might not be noticeable immediately but over time, you’ll find it harder and harder to hear. 1. You use cotton swabs Most … [Read more...] about Ten ways you may be ruining your hearing
Five questions you should be asking if you have prostate cancer
The healthcare system has failed the black community. It doesn’t give African Americans the right tools or advice to deal with chronic diseases. When it comes to fatal illnesses, like prostate cancer, black men are more than likely to die from it due to a lack of resources from the healthcare system. According to research, “One in six black men will develop prostate cancer … [Read more...] about Five questions you should be asking if you have prostate cancer
What is the best time of day to exercise with type 2 diabetes?
If you’re one of the millions of folks living with type 2 diabetes, you know that regular exercise can help you keep your blood sugar in check. Now, new research suggests that working out in the afternoon may help maximize these benefits. The new study wasn’t designed to say how, or even if, exercising in the afternoon is better for blood sugar control, but researchers … [Read more...] about What is the best time of day to exercise with type 2 diabetes?
The brain isn’t the only place strokes occur; 4 symptoms to pay attention to
Sudden, painless loss of vision. Burning back pain. Achy legs. Incontinence. People might not recognize these as signs of a stroke, because some are not the symptoms of a stroke in the brain, where most strokes occur. But strokes can happen in other parts of the body, too, according to Dr. Matthew Schrag, an assistant professor of neurology and vascular neurologist at … [Read more...] about The brain isn’t the only place strokes occur; 4 symptoms to pay attention to
Summer safety tips for seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seniors are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses and injury. When we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature because older adults do not sweat as much as younger adults, and sweat is the body’s most important heat-regulating mechanism. Older adults also store fat differently, which … [Read more...] about Summer safety tips for seniors