Some reminders about detecting and treating strokes are offered as Stroke Awareness Month continues. Dr. Henry Woo and Dr. David Fiorella, co-directors of the Stony Brook University Cerebrovascular and Stroke Center, say the most important thing is to remember the FAST rules about stroke symptoms: F -- face drooping A -- arm weakness S -- speech difficulty T -- time to … [Read more...] about Know the signs of stroke Follow the FAST rule, experts advise
Health and Fitness
Radiation vs. Nutrition (part 4)
With health delivery in such chaos and uncertainty, we at Carter Drug Store suggest arming yourselves with the latest up-to- date information, which hopefully will prevent minor problems from escalating into major problems. You and your loved ones deserve the best treatment possible to survive in these difficult times. Supplement check list Stay with the matrix supplement … [Read more...] about Radiation vs. Nutrition (part 4)
Nhsa healthy start fathers- real life, real dads
By: Kenn Harris, National Healthy Start Association, Dads Matter Initiative We all know (or at least we should know) how important fathers are in their children's lives. Children with involved fathers get better grades and are more likely to graduate high school. They're less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol or to get involved in criminal activity. They're more independent, … [Read more...] about Nhsa healthy start fathers- real life, real dads
BHCW holds 11th Annual African American Walk for Quality of Health
Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW) held their 11th Annual African American Walk for Quality of Health on Saturday, June 7th with over 200 participants. Mayor Tom Barrett is shown in the photo (left) leading the walkers on the 2.3 mile event. The Mayor recently announced his Walk 100 Miles With the Mayor campaign, which promotes a healthier Milwaukee through increasing … [Read more...] about BHCW holds 11th Annual African American Walk for Quality of Health
Smoking more likely among teens whose parents light up Quitting early in child’s life helps reduce risk, researchers say
Teen children of heavy smokers are more likely to try cigarettes and to become heavy smokers themselves, a new study suggests. The researchers found that the more years a child was exposed to parental smoking, the greater the risk the child would experiment with smoking or even pick up the unhealthy habit. These findings suggest that parents who smoke should quit smoking as … [Read more...] about Smoking more likely among teens whose parents light up Quitting early in child’s life helps reduce risk, researchers say
Radiation vs. Nutrition (part 3)
With health delivery in such chaos and uncertainty, we at Carter Drug Store suggest arming yourselves with the latest up-to- date information, which hopefully will prevent minor problems from escalating into major problems. You and your loved ones deserve the best treatment possible to survive in these difficult times. Antioxidant enzymes to the rescue Our most important … [Read more...] about Radiation vs. Nutrition (part 3)
Raising awareness about the threat of lupus
The Milwaukee Urban League Guild and the Wisconsin chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America teamed up on Saturday, May 24, 2014, to present a Day of Awareness. During that day, community volunteers set up an information booth inside Lena’s Food Market at Capitol Drive and N. Teutonia Avenue, to pass out literature and reach out to shoppers to educate them about this chronic … [Read more...] about Raising awareness about the threat of lupus
Avoid these common tooth brushing mistakes
One would think that knowing how to properly care for the teeth is common knowledge, but the average person makes tooth brushing blunders daily. Here are some of the most common tooth brushing mistakes and how to correct them for a better oral hygiene routine. Using the wrong toothbrush When purchasing a toothbrush, size matters! A brush that is too big in size or made of the … [Read more...] about Avoid these common tooth brushing mistakes
The deadly disease black men aren’t talking enough about
An estimated 5 percent of the world’s population has COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and in the U.S., COPD is the third leading cause of death after cancer and heart disease. For black men, COPD could be a double whammy death risk according to one recent study. Researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston found that COPD is a much … [Read more...] about The deadly disease black men aren’t talking enough about
Fondy Farmers Market hosts ‘6th Annual Greens Throwdown’
The most meaningful foods speak to who we are, where we come from, and the ingenuity of our ancestors. Sausages were the outcome of efficient butchery, where an unnamed genius used intestines to house salted animal scraps, organs, and blood, and created a preserved source of protein, centuries before refrigerators were invented. Soul Food staples like braised collard greens … [Read more...] about Fondy Farmers Market hosts ‘6th Annual Greens Throwdown’