When it comes to your health, bigger isn’t always better. In the Black community, we love our hips, curves and extra junk in the trunk. It’s naturally on us and beautifully a part of our genetic make-up. However, when is it too much? What is the cutoff point of excess weight? In the eyes of mainstream society, people who carry these extra curves and genes are in fact … [Read more...] about Obesity warps the shape and function of young hearts
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Ascension St. Joseph Campus – community engagement making positive progress
Ascension Wisconsin hosted a meeting on August 6, 2018 to discuss the future of Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus with neighborhood and community members, faith leaders, representatives from various community health and social services agencies, elected officials and potential partners. The meeting is part of a process Ascension Wisconsin has developed to find … [Read more...] about Ascension St. Joseph Campus – community engagement making positive progress
Get vaccinated. It could save your life
You may not know that you need vaccines throughout your lifetime. Vaccines are very important to your health. Here are a few reasons why you should get vaccinated. You may be at risk for serious diseases. Each year, thousands of people in the United States get sick from diseases that could be prevented by vaccines. Some people have to go to the hospital. And some even … [Read more...] about Get vaccinated. It could save your life
Change your mindset to change your life!
By: Priscilla Q. Williams, RN As an oncology nurse for over 10 years, I have seen patients at their absolute worse. I have been in the room with patients where doctors have given them the prognosis of only months or weeks to live. Over the years this has given me such a grateful attitude toward life. One of the things I learned over the years is that patients who have a … [Read more...] about Change your mindset to change your life!
How to deal with four common pregnancy complications
By: Brooklyn White Being pregnant is a magical, glorious time for many women. You get to spend nearly a year bonding with yourself and your unborn child. Truthfully speaking though, not everyone has a flawless experience with pregnancy. When I went in for my first OBGYN appointment as an expectant mother, I was told that there was a cyst on my umbilical cord and that I … [Read more...] about How to deal with four common pregnancy complications
Local Eye MDs review leading causes of vision loss in African Americans
By Cheryl L. Dejewski “Loss of vision can have serious consequences that can affect your quality of life and independence, including an increased risk for falling, car accidents, depression, isolation, and other unpleasant concerns. Failing sight can also increase the need for home care or nursing home placement. And, the risk for permanently losing your vision is the … [Read more...] about Local Eye MDs review leading causes of vision loss in African Americans
Suffering from summer night sweats? There could be more to it than you think
In the heat of the night, when your body’s temperature starts to rise and you seem to just soak up your sheets with sweat, you may chuck it off to too many covers being on your bed. But what if there was more to it than the obvious? Night sweats are medically referred to as “sleep hyperhidrosis.” They are episodes of nighttime sweating, ranging from mild to profuse … [Read more...] about Suffering from summer night sweats? There could be more to it than you think
Separating growing pains from warning signs in kids
When your child trips on his shoes, does it signal a developmental disorder in the making? Interfering with classmates' work might now be viewed as an early sign of trouble. More parents of young children are hearing surprising warnings these days from educators and doctors who say they are picking up on the subtler signs of developmental problems. It used to be red-flag … [Read more...] about Separating growing pains from warning signs in kids
Stock up on healthy foods this summer
We all usually eat whatever’s available at home. That’s why it’s important to control the foods you serve for meals and have on hand for snacks. Follow these basic guidelines to start eating healthier in your home. Work fruits and vegetables into the daily routine, aiming for the goal of at least 5 servings a day. Start serving fruits or vegetables at every one of your … [Read more...] about Stock up on healthy foods this summer
Women, here are four tips for summer safety!
By: Brittany Wright B.A. in Creative writing and English – University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana In the midst of multiple rap beefs and presidential buffoonery, something very ugly is happening in Chicago and no one is talking about it. Over the last few months and weeks, there have been a string of terrifying kidnappings and mutilations of young women on the south and … [Read more...] about Women, here are four tips for summer safety!