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
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Why black aging matters, too
Old. Chronically ill. Black. People who fit this description are more likely to die from COVID-19 than any other group in the country. They are perishing quietly, out of sight, in homes and apartment buildings, senior housing complexes, nursing homes and hospitals, disproportionately poor, frail and ill, after enduring a lifetime of racism and its attendant adverse health … [Read more...] about Why black aging matters, too
COVID long-haulers: Long term health issues caused by COVID-19
COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has sickened hundreds of thousands and killed large numbers of people worldwide. There are also several long-term effects of COVID-19. It is largely regarded as life-threatening for its effects on the lungs. COVID-19 can also cause heart damage, even in people without underlying heart problems. Coronaviruses … [Read more...] about COVID long-haulers: Long term health issues caused by COVID-19
Everything you need to know about monkeypox and the vaccine
The United States is deploying an enhanced nationwide vaccination strategy to counter the continuing spread of monkeypox, federal public health officials announced at a White House briefing on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is rapidly expanding access to hundreds of thousands of doses of the Jynneos vaccine, targeted to smallpox and … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about monkeypox and the vaccine
Don’t overheat! Tips to keep your heart safe in the summer heat
Summer is officially here and that means a rise in temperatures. As much as you may love summer, it can pose dangers for your heart if you aren’t careful, especially if you have an underlying condition such as high blood pressure, obesity, or a history of heart disease or stroke. As you prepare for a summer of fun, there are a few things you can do to protect yourself. … [Read more...] about Don’t overheat! Tips to keep your heart safe in the summer heat
Black dads matter
It has long been known that father presence in the household is important for the positive well-being of families, neighborhoods, and youth. Dads who actively participate in the lives of their families provide a steady source of stability and support. The consequences of such support impact a whole host of child developmental outcomes, including behavior, academics, and health. … [Read more...] about Black dads matter
The rewards of gardening
Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN Professor Emerita UWM - College of Nursing Many of our relatives living in the South grew and preserved food out of necessity, so perhaps they were on to something. With ongoing food chain supply issues and skyrocketing grocery prices, this might be a great time to get back to basics and ‘grow’ a “green thumb” (pun intended). Not only … [Read more...] about The rewards of gardening
Black night not crack but it can sunburn
It’s still common for African Americans to believe that they don’t need sunscreen as much as other ethnicities. However, while the melanin in black skin has some protective elements, it’s not enough to keep your skin from being damaged by the sun’s radiation. With the temperatures ticking up, it’s important to know how to protect your skin this summer from sunburn. How the … [Read more...] about Black night not crack but it can sunburn
We hear you
Join us for a free breakfast to share your voice By: Diane Beckley Milner Memory loss is not a normal part of aging To see signs of memory loss in a loved one is a difficult situation for thousands of Wisconsin families. In the black community we have the utmost respect for our elders and it’s hard for an adult child to talk with their parent or grandparent if they see … [Read more...] about We hear you
Black women, it’s time to step into your soft era
When it comes to taking a break or doing the bare minimum, black women all over are not familiar with that concept or lifestyle; and it’s because, unfortunately, we were not given the opportunity to do so. For centuries, black women have had to be the butt of everyone’s jokes, the strong and hardworking ones, the ones who have to accept the worst of the worst, and the ones who … [Read more...] about Black women, it’s time to step into your soft era