The congresswoman from Massachusetts said that she was making peace with the condition in a video released on Thursday. Representative Ayanna Pressley, Democrat of Massachusetts, revealed in a video released on Thursday, January 16, 2020, that she has a condition called alopecia and is now bald. “This is about acceptance,” Ms. Pressley said of her decision to publicly … [Read more...] about Rep. Ayanna Pressley opens up about living with alopecia and hair loss
Health and Fitness
Are you at risk for a leading cause of blindness in Black Americans?
By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is known as the “Sneak Thief of Sight” because the most common type is painless and progresses so slowly that most people don’t notice symptoms for years— until severe permanent damage has already occurred. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, especially for blacks. In fact, black Americans have a 6-8 times higher risk rate, and at … [Read more...] about Are you at risk for a leading cause of blindness in Black Americans?
Four ways to combat burnout at work
By: Maya Harris Burnout is something anyone can fall victim to. We all have bad days at work, but when it happens consistently it’s time to make a change. Hello, Loves! I’m not sure about you all, but I have experienced some serious burnout at work. What is burnout? The World Health Organization now classifies burnout as a “syndrome conceptualized as resulting from … [Read more...] about Four ways to combat burnout at work
Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time
Getting into a fitness routine is hard enough on its own. Your hectic schedule with work, kids, and maybe even a social life can tempt you to put your fitness on a back burner for good. It’s no wonder why skipping your gym session is so tempting, when making it to the gym can take up so much time out of your day. You have to get dressed, hop in the car, sit in traffic, lock … [Read more...] about Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time
Prediabetic? Here are 4 steps to turn your diagnosis around!
A prediabetes diagnosis can be scary, especially if you don’t know much about the disease. However, getting diagnosed with prediabetes can actually be a benefit to you because it allows you to change your habits before this disease turns into type 2 diabetes. One of the best ways to do that is to improve your eating habits. Here are some tips to improve your diet and help you … [Read more...] about Prediabetic? Here are 4 steps to turn your diagnosis around!
Make Your Weight Loss Goals a Reality
Losing weight is a highly personal journey as a wide range of factors can affect a person’s ability to do so. There’s no one approach to weight loss; rather, the best approach is the one that fits your life and body best. Get motivated to reach your weight loss goals with these expert tips. Set realistic goals. Most experts agree you shouldn’t lose more than 1-2 pounds per … [Read more...] about Make Your Weight Loss Goals a Reality
Art of Health Event on Friday December 27
Sickle cell patient gives the gift of music at Ascension St. Joseph
By Karen Stokes Beautiful music has a calming effect and calm is important to hospital health care providers and patients. Jonathan Hood, a sickle cell patient, is giving back to the hospital where he spent time by sharing his talent playing piano in the lobby at Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital. “The reason I play at hospitals is I feel indebted,” said Hood. “The … [Read more...] about Sickle cell patient gives the gift of music at Ascension St. Joseph
Are you “blind” to the fact that your vision may not be as good as you think?
By Cheryl L. Dejewski “Often when I tell a patient that they have a serious eye condition like glaucoma or macular degeneration, they’ll respond, ‘But, I can see fine’ or ‘I haven’t noticed anything wrong with my eyes,’” reports Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists, an ophthalmology practice that has overseen the care of 185,000+ area residents. He adds, … [Read more...] about Are you “blind” to the fact that your vision may not be as good as you think?
African American boys and men in America are killing themselves and no one seems to care
By: Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni Jr., Men's Health Network African American boys and men in America continue to kill themselves at an alarming rate. Over the past several months, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released several reports about the demographics of this national disgrace. Black men and boys continue to have a higher death rate in nine of the 10 … [Read more...] about African American boys and men in America are killing themselves and no one seems to care