The changing seasons remind us to reflect and reassess. Older adults, in general, have to be more proactive when it comes to winter preparedness, and it’s better to start setting yourself up well in advance to prevent falls, trips, and other accidents that occur in winter. Here are a few practical tips to stay safe during this change of season (autumn) and beyond: 1. Get … [Read more...] about Six useful tips for senior adults to stay safe during autumn
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How to identify suicide risk in black youth
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which helps promote awareness around suicide, highlight resources on prevention, and identify ways to talk more openly about suicide to help others decrease risk. Suicide is a serious mental health concern. It often occurs along with symptoms of depression, which can be treated with therapy. However, many are … [Read more...] about How to identify suicide risk in black youth
Three reasons black women are at higher risk for developing STIs
Listen, we all know sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are no laughing matter and are taken very seriously by many. In 2023 alone, there were 1.3 million people newly diagnosed with HIV, according to the UN. safe sex website. Living with HIV is not an easy task, especially for black women, as it can damage the immune system and lead to an untimely death. That is why … [Read more...] about Three reasons black women are at higher risk for developing STIs
The silent threat to black women everywhere
While we often think of conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes as “silent killers,” there’s another one lurking that few people consider. Its name is ovarian cancer. Known for its subtle symptoms and sometimes confusing diagnoses, ovarian cancer is especially challenging for black women. And it’s deceiving. Although ovarian cancer is less common among black women … [Read more...] about The silent threat to black women everywhere
Five tips for black women coping with ‘scanxiety’
Whether scans are being done for diagnosis, to monitor treatment, or to check for a recurrence of illness, the emotions associated with these scans can be difficult to navigate for many people with chronic illnesses and survivors. Having tests and waiting for results can be scary and incredibly unnerving, and different levels of "scanxiety" can impact a person’s quality of … [Read more...] about Five tips for black women coping with ‘scanxiety’
Four types of illness lurking in your home
As much as we’d like our homes to be the perfect ‘safe space,’ this is rarely the case. Unbeknownst to many homeowners (or any tenants for that matter) are the dangers looking right around the corner. Not burglars. Bacteria. Viruses. Nasty little pathogens that can catch us off guard, creep by our immune systems, and cause an infection. If you’ve found yourself getting … [Read more...] about Four types of illness lurking in your home
American Heart Association offers tips for healthy return to school
Studies show trends that can lead to poor heart health down the road As summer wraps up and kids head back to the classrooms, it’s important to recognize how young people spend their free time could impact their heart health, according to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all. Too much … [Read more...] about American Heart Association offers tips for healthy return to school
Four tips to help your child’s back-to-school anxiety
Back-to-school season is upon us – if you couldn’t tell by the uniforms and school supplies strewn all over every department store. And, as the yearly routine goes, there are a few tykes somewhere in the world begging their parents not to leave them at school. There may be an actual reason behind your child’s unwillingness to go to school besides what some parents perceive … [Read more...] about Four tips to help your child’s back-to-school anxiety
MPHI to host ‘1st Annual Men’s Health and Job Summit’
The Men’s Proactive Health Initiative (MPHI) is a 501(c) (3) community organization in Milwaukee, WI. MPHI is committed to providing awareness and support that enhances men’s personal health by creating social and educational environments to support positive lifestyle development and contribute to more productive citizenship in our community. In cooperation with the Ancient … [Read more...] about MPHI to host ‘1st Annual Men’s Health and Job Summit’
Are you falling for these common nutrition myths?
Food misinformation is an escalating issue in the United States, deeply impacting dietary habits and public health. The Ajinomoto Group, the pioneering manufacturer of MSG, has faced misinformation for decades, particularly with the baseless term “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” (CRS). To tackle this issue, the Ajinomoto Group partnered with You- Gov to release the first-ever Food … [Read more...] about Are you falling for these common nutrition myths?