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)
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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’
Study: Cinnamon may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
According to a study recently published in the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, researchers at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center found that ground cinnamon eaten by mice with Parkinson’s improved their motor functions, stopped the loss of Parkin and DJ-1 and normalized neurotransmitter levels. When eaten, the liver converts cinnamon into the chemical sodium … [Read more...] about Study: Cinnamon may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
Ask questions and consider options for home care
There are several options when trying to find in-home help to care for your older adult. The key is to find reliable help that you and your older adult feel comfortable with and meets the specific care needs. “Home care” is defined by the type of care needed – homemaking, hands-on personal care (i.e. bathing, toileting), and supportive medical care. If basic visiting or … [Read more...] about Ask questions and consider options for home care
City of Milwaukee Health Department announces dates and locations for Annual Back-to-School Health Fairs
With school season already around the corner, Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) have announced the dates and locations of the City’s 14th annual Back-to-School Health Fairs. The health fairs will be held Friday, Aug. 8, at North Division High School (1011 W. Center St.) and Friday, Aug. 15, at Bradley Tech High School (700 S. 4th St.). Both … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee Health Department announces dates and locations for Annual Back-to-School Health Fairs
Unhappy hour: Signs you’re overdoing the alcohol
What’s a few drinks with co-workers or friends while you’re networking or enjoying a party? In the moment, nothing but casual fun (and maybe some extra liquid courage), but if this is your weekly routine the affects may hang around longer than your buzz. At some point, the drinks will catch up to you and your liver and take a serious toll on your health. Looking into your eyes … [Read more...] about Unhappy hour: Signs you’re overdoing the alcohol
Family history of under treatment may discourage blacks from seeking mental health care
Underuse of effective treatments for mental health disorders is more pronounced among African Americans than non-Hispanic whites. A new study attempting to explain this health disparity in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior finds that blacks with a family history of untreated mental health disorders are less likely to seek treatment, even when they rate their own mental … [Read more...] about Family history of under treatment may discourage blacks from seeking mental health care