When we think about our life, we must think about our body. Keeping our mind and body in good health is essential for a long and active life. We must incorporate exercise into our weekly routine to keep our physical frame strong and reduce our stress. We must also be mindful of what goes inside our bodies to stave off chronic illness and keep our delicate system in good … [Read more...] about Ten tips that will improve your life, now!
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If there were a vaccine to protect against covid-19, would you get it? (Part 1)
By now, it has become abundantly clear that black people have suffered disproportionate mortality due to COVID-19. For example, in Chicago, while blacks made up 42 percent of cases, they were 56 percent of the deaths in a recent analysis. In my city of Washington DC, blacks were most recently about 50 percent of COVID-19 diagnoses but represented almost 80 percent of the … [Read more...] about If there were a vaccine to protect against covid-19, would you get it? (Part 1)
Staying safe when you are an essential worker
We all have had to make rapid adjustments to our lives since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Many of us have turned our homes into offices, classrooms, fitness centers, playgrounds, and movie theaters all at once. But there are many people who are not afforded the luxury of being at home all day. They cannot work from home because they are ‘essential … [Read more...] about Staying safe when you are an essential worker
The best home workout options for social distancing
With stay-at-home orders having been in effect for the more than a month and social distancing becomes the new norm, fitness lovers are turning to free online workouts to ensure they stay in shape during the quarantine. Many national chains and prominent fitness groups have taken their otherwise expensive classes online for free to non-members, helping keep Americans moving … [Read more...] about The best home workout options for social distancing
Common vaccines and who should not get vaccinated (full list)
Let’s be real, most of us remember getting a shot for chickenpox, measles or something like that when we were younger. It was usually told to us that the shot would prevent us from getting the disease and it was better for our overall health. But as we’ve grown older, and learned more about vaccines and the history surrounding them, many are a little suspicious of getting any … [Read more...] about Common vaccines and who should not get vaccinated (full list)
Gov. Evers announces Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday, April 20, 2020, that the state of Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity throughout the state. Working with the Wisconsin Clinical Lab Network, the state has grown the number of labs performing COVID-19 tests from just eight labs one month ago to 36 labs as of Monday. The state plans to continue public-private … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity
COVID-19 disproportionately affects African American communities
By: Eric S. Quivers M.D. Care Wisconsin’s Senior Medical Director in Dane County Across the nation, African American communities have experienced a far worse infection rate and rate of death from COVID-19 infections. For instance, African Americans account for 28 percent of the population in Milwaukee County but 71 percent of the deaths. There are many reasons for this … [Read more...] about COVID-19 disproportionately affects African American communities
Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund Grants awarded
Program invests in capital projects and education efforts The City of Milwaukee has identified twenty-four different programs that increase access to, or information about, healthy food in underserved neighborhoods, and these programs will share a total of up to $400,000 in city-funded grants. The Fresh Food Access Fund grant recipients are located in neighborhoods on the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund Grants awarded
How to get rid of mucus in your chest
We’re in the middle of a pandemic, in the tail end of the flu season and smack dab in the middle of allergy season–whew! All of that is a cause for a lot of mucus build up in your chest and lungs. One nurse expertly shared what is done in a hospital when a person has a build-up of mucus. She shares how something called “Chest Physiotherapy” (CPT) helps drain the lungs and … [Read more...] about How to get rid of mucus in your chest
Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams: ‘There is light at the end of this’
Even though Dr. Jerome Adams has been the 20th U.S. surgeon general since September 2017, many people didn’t know he was the nation’s top doctor until the coronavirus outbreak. Dr. Adams is a member of President Donald Trump’s coronavirus task force and is a constant fixture at the White House’s daily press briefings. Over the past several weeks, Americans have heard Dr. … [Read more...] about Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams: ‘There is light at the end of this’