Studies show trends that can lead to poor heart health down the road As summer wraps up and kids head back to the classrooms, it’s important to recognize how young people spend their free time could impact their heart health, according to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all. Too much … [Read more...] about American Heart Association offers tips for healthy return to school
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Four tips to help your child’s back-to-school anxiety
Back-to-school season is upon us – if you couldn’t tell by the uniforms and school supplies strewn all over every department store. And, as the yearly routine goes, there are a few tykes somewhere in the world begging their parents not to leave them at school. There may be an actual reason behind your child’s unwillingness to go to school besides what some parents perceive … [Read more...] about Four tips to help your child’s back-to-school anxiety
MPHI to host ‘1st Annual Men’s Health and Job Summit’
The Men’s Proactive Health Initiative (MPHI) is a 501(c) (3) community organization in Milwaukee, WI. MPHI is committed to providing awareness and support that enhances men’s personal health by creating social and educational environments to support positive lifestyle development and contribute to more productive citizenship in our community. In cooperation with the Ancient … [Read more...] about MPHI to host ‘1st Annual Men’s Health and Job Summit’
Are you falling for these common nutrition myths?
Food misinformation is an escalating issue in the United States, deeply impacting dietary habits and public health. The Ajinomoto Group, the pioneering manufacturer of MSG, has faced misinformation for decades, particularly with the baseless term “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” (CRS). To tackle this issue, the Ajinomoto Group partnered with You- Gov to release the first-ever Food … [Read more...] about Are you falling for these common nutrition myths?
Mid-summer mental health check-in
By RISE Drug Free MKE While summer is associated with good times at the beach, music festivals, and backyard cookouts, it can be difficult to acknowledge that you may be struggling with your emotions. There is so much pressure to be active and engaged in the community that many forget to relax, recuperate, and reflect. But summer is a great time to do a mental health … [Read more...] about Mid-summer mental health check-in
Hot enough for ya? It may be too hot for your heart health
The American Heart Association warns that extreme heat can be dangerous – even deadly – especially for people with existing heart disease The hot and muggy summer weather is expected to return this week – and once again, it’s also the right time for the American Heart Association, celebrating a century of lifesaving service as the world’s leading nonprofit organization … [Read more...] about Hot enough for ya? It may be too hot for your heart health
Who’s bearing the burden of commercial tobacco?
By RISE Drug Free MKE June is Pride Month, which celebrates equality for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning or Queer (LGBTQ+) community, and the City of Milwaukee Tobacco Free Alliance is providing extra focus on the heavy burden that smoking and vaping has had on LGTBQ+ individuals. The City of Milwaukee Tobacco-Free Alliance is one of a few local … [Read more...] about Who’s bearing the burden of commercial tobacco?
Five complications black folks with PA face (and what to do)
A chronic autoimmune condition, psoriatic arthritis (PA) is certainly no fun, especially when it really starts to hurt. From bothersome inflammation to pain and pesky stiffness in the joints, PA can impact people of all races and ethnicities, but may be especially problematic for black sufferers. And we’re talking symptoms and complications, beyond the typical joint pain and … [Read more...] about Five complications black folks with PA face (and what to do)
‘Same Game Different Smokers’ exhibition explores troubled history between the tobacco industry and black America, shines light on menthol
In recent years, there’s been a strong push by health advocates, civil rights groups, elected officials, and residents, including thousands from Wisconsin, urging federal officials to finalize the proposed rule by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove menthol cigarettes from the market. The recent announcement that President Joe Biden’s Administration is … [Read more...] about ‘Same Game Different Smokers’ exhibition explores troubled history between the tobacco industry and black America, shines light on menthol
The most common autoimmune disease in the black community isn’t lupus, it’s…MS
While a lot of people are dealing with lupus, research suggests that black people may have an even higher chance of battling multiple sclerosis (MS). The problem is that data can be sparse because doctors and researchers have only just started to focus on how MS affects the black community. What little information exists, however, suggests that you should learn as much as you … [Read more...] about The most common autoimmune disease in the black community isn’t lupus, it’s…MS