The American Stroke Association encourages everyone to be a bold advocate for their health Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke , and 1 in 4 stroke survivors will have another one . During May, American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, is raising awareness nationwide that stroke is largely preventable, … [Read more...] about Three ways to protect your heart and brain this American Stroke Month
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Join our ‘Discover Wellness Walk’ on May 18
By RISE Drug Free MKE Join RISE Drug Free MKE and Community Advocates Public Policy Institute on Saturday, May 18, for a free community event highlighting Mental Health Awareness. The Discover Wellness Walk is a family-friendly event that will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in Cathedral Square Park. It will include seven stations where community partners will share … [Read more...] about Join our ‘Discover Wellness Walk’ on May 18
Five benefits to being treated by black female doctors
Patients have lower rates of mortality and hospital re-admissions when treated by black female physicians. In today’s society, diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of life cannot be overstated. When it comes to healthcare, having a diverse pool of healthcare providers is vital to ensuring that all patients receive the best possible care. One group of healthcare … [Read more...] about Five benefits to being treated by black female doctors
Getting blacks into heart-related clinical trials isn’t a ‘spectator sport’
Source: https://blackdoctor.org/black-cardiovascular-clinical-trials-participation. Despite progress in cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, black adults in the USA still face higher rates of premature CVD death compared to white adults. According to Dr. LaPrincess C. Brewer and Joshua J. Joseph of the Cobb Institute, this disparity is rooted in systemic … [Read more...] about Getting blacks into heart-related clinical trials isn’t a ‘spectator sport’
Six foods to skip after age 50
They may look tempting, but they are packed with unhealthy levels of sugars, fats and salt. Try these alternatives instead By Alison Gwinn, AARP We’re not going to lie. Eating healthily after 50 requires effort on two fronts: boosting your intake of good-for-you foods, such as berries, leafy greens, whole grains and lean proteins, while cutting out the foods that clog … [Read more...] about Six foods to skip after age 50
The link between fibroids, vitamin D, and black women
Research suggests black women are two to three times more likely to develop fibroids than white women. Scary thought, right? Well get this – not only are black women more likely to develop fibroids at a younger age, but they will also need more aggressive and invasive treatment for fibroids than their white counterparts. Why? Situational, environmental, and nutritional … [Read more...] about The link between fibroids, vitamin D, and black women
Five ways to de-stress daily
There’s been increased interest in mental health as more high-profile individuals have come out of hiding about their struggles with depression, anxiety and other mental issues that secretly plague their lives. It’s always shocking to hear about how someone could deal with something so serious without disclosing one ounce of discomfort and the solution to curing these … [Read more...] about Five ways to de-stress daily
Three types of pain that could mean irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
As many as 60-million people – that’s 20 percent of Americans – deal with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a chronic condition that affects the lower gastrointestinal tract. It also causes the colon to be irritable and spastic, which causes the abdominal discomfort associated with changes in the consistency and/or frequency of bowel movements. The causes of IBS are … [Read more...] about Three types of pain that could mean irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
How diverse clinical trials can advance black health
Clinical trials are one of the foundations of modern medicine. Data from clinical trials provides insights on how people are likely to respond to a treatment, which helps doctors understand when to use the treatment, how to advise patients who may receive it and what outcomes to expect from it. “If we don’t have adequate representation in the trial, we can’t be sure how the … [Read more...] about How diverse clinical trials can advance black health
Seven reasons why you can’t sleep
By: Aaron Stevenson for Snoozeez.com Are you suffering from insomnia? Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night trying to fall asleep? Or perhaps you fall asleep easily only to wake up hours before your alarm is set to go off. Whether you experience a sleepless night occasionally or almost every night, it is not normal. Sleep is one of the most important factors in … [Read more...] about Seven reasons why you can’t sleep