It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life. It’s virtually impossible to avoid germs altogether, but you can make sure you’re ready to fight off an infection, whether it’s a minor cold or a full-blown case of the flu. “I always share a few easy and simple … [Read more...] about Keep Cold and Flu Season at Bay
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The Life Center and Manifest Conference hosts community health fair
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, the Life Center and Manifest Conference hosted a community health fair at The Life Center, 5511 W. Burleigh St. The event included panel discussions, employment resources, men's empowerment sessions, information on the WI Felony Pardon program, healthy living resources and more. Over the course of three days, the event proved to be … [Read more...] about The Life Center and Manifest Conference hosts community health fair
Everything you need to know to prepare for Medicare open enrollment
The Annual Enrollment Period is October 15 - December 7, 2024, when a Medicare Beneficiary is eligible to change their Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan. This means that Medicare open enrollment is right around the corner and insurance providers are urging you to vet your agents and ask the necessary questions. Here is everything you need to know about Medicare … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know to prepare for Medicare open enrollment
Three times cystic fibrosis gets misdiagnosed in black women
Cystic fibrosis is a rare genetic disorder that affects only affects about 30,000 Americans, When it comes to black people, the numbers are even smaller as approximately five percent of those affected by the condition are black Americans. Unfortunately, these statistics mean that black people who have cystic fibrosis may not get diagnosed as quickly as they should. In fact, … [Read more...] about Three times cystic fibrosis gets misdiagnosed in black women
Six useful tips for senior adults to stay safe during autumn
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
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