Sleep apnea is common -- but rarely diagnosed -- among Black Americans, researchers say. The new study included 852 Black men and women, average age 63, in Jackson, MS, who were participants in the Jackson Heart Sleep Study. The investigators found that 24 percent of the study participants had moderate or severe sleep apnea, but only 5 percent had been diagnosed by a … [Read more...] about Sleep apnea often missed in Black Americans
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Earwax, of all things, poses unrecognized risk in long-term care of seniors
Of all the indignities that come with aging, excessive earwax may be the most insidious. Don’t laugh. That greasy, often gross, buildup occurs more often in older ears than those of the young, experts say. And when it goes unrecognized, it can pose serious problems, especially for the 2.2 million people who live in U.S. nursing homes and assisted living centers. “The … [Read more...] about Earwax, of all things, poses unrecognized risk in long-term care of seniors
Warning–don’t use bleach to treat athlete’s foot
Not every home remedy we get is good or safe. The advice to use bleach on athlete's foot should not be followed. There are much safer home remedy options. Q. I have heard about many different ways to treat athlete’s foot, but one that doesn't get mentioned, the best one: BLEACH! On the rare occasion that I get a toe fissure or itchy sole, I just pour several glugs of bleach … [Read more...] about Warning–don’t use bleach to treat athlete’s foot
Kohl’s donates more than $1 million to the American Cancer Society
On October 2, 2018, Kohl’s announced the donation of more than $1 million to the American Cancer Society over 1.5 years, to implement programming that improves the health and wellness of Milwaukee-area families through the Kohl’s Healthy Families program and continues Kohl’s ongoing support of the fight against cancer. The grant funds the launch of several new pilot programs … [Read more...] about Kohl’s donates more than $1 million to the American Cancer Society
What you need to know about sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder that’s passed down from parents to their kids. Babies are born with sickle cell disease when they inherit 2 abnormal genes (one from each parent). These genes cause the body’s red blood cells to change shape. What sickle cell disease does to the blood Instead of moving through the bloodstream easily, sickle cells can clog blood … [Read more...] about What you need to know about sickle cell disease
Choosing the best assisted living facility for your loved one
With the array of assisted living facilities available throughout the United States, the sheer amount of choices can seem overwhelming; however, making the right choice is made easier when you start the search prepared. Think of the process in three steps: • Decide what you need • Find locations that match your needs • Evaluate locations using multiple resources • … [Read more...] about Choosing the best assisted living facility for your loved one
Alzheimer’s disease: black Americans are hardest hit
As the aging population continues to grow, so will the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and worse yet, Blacks will be hit hardest. According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, an estimated 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and 1.1 million of them are Black Americans. Alzheimer’s disease is currently ranked as the sixth … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s disease: black Americans are hardest hit
Transitioning your workout from outdoor to indoor
By: Jasmine Danielle Well, that was fun. Summer is fleeting and the temperature is dropping. This means that you’re either prepping your cold weather gear for outdoor workouts or trying to figure out how to bring those workouts indoors. The best thing about warm weather is having a number of workout options, but when living in cities that are subjected to brutally cold … [Read more...] about Transitioning your workout from outdoor to indoor
Relatives, friends can provide care to Family Care members through self-directed supports program
When Josephine Ivy has her hair brushed by her in-home personal care worker, it’s done with love. That’s because Ivy’s caregiver is her daughter, Unity Brown, who is a paid caregiver for her mother 22 hours a week. She does this through a Family Care program known as Self- Directed Supports, in which Family Care members can get the care they need from the people they’re most … [Read more...] about Relatives, friends can provide care to Family Care members through self-directed supports program
Fall is coming! #ANewSeason: Week4 – eat healthy! (cont’d)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Somewhere along the way, I realized that the new year doesn’t begin for me in January. The new and fresh has always come for me in the Fall. Ironically, as leaves are falling like rain, crunching beneath my feet with finality, I am vibrating with the excitement of birth and new beginnings…My year begins in … [Read more...] about Fall is coming! #ANewSeason: Week4 – eat healthy! (cont’d)