While most adults only get mild symptoms when contracting the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the same can’t be said of older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), adults over the age of 60 should be particularly concerned when they have RSV. In previous years, there have been hundreds of hospital admissions of persons over 75 per 100,000 … [Read more...] about Five RSV complications in older black adults
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Four medication tips to keep you safe as you age
When settling into your senior years, you need to be especially careful when taking medicines, herbal remedies and supplements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says. That’s because older adults are likely to use more prescription and over-the-counter medications, which increases the risk of harmful side effects and drug interactions, the FDA said in a recent … [Read more...] about Four medication tips to keep you safe as you age
Seven ways black women can get ‘heart-smart’
Heart disease is an equal opportunity threat, but black women need to pay special attention to its risks. Across the globe, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for both women and men. And it affects one in three American adult females, said the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). Women find themselves with symptoms and risk factors that men don't— … [Read more...] about Seven ways black women can get ‘heart-smart’
Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays
The American Heart Association urges people to be aware of and reduce risks for deadly ‘holiday heart attacks’ The winter holidays can turn deadly, as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. While being aware of the signs of a heart attack and taking steps to reduce your risk are important … [Read more...] about Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays
You can be festive – and healthy
The end-of-year holidays, from Thanksgiving to the New Year, are a time of celebration. But they’re also notorious for excessive drinking. Whether you’re hosting a party, juggling invitations, leading a toast, or just getting swept up in difficult emotions because of stress or unhappy memories, alcohol seems to be a constant factor in the holidays. That’s difficult for people … [Read more...] about You can be festive – and healthy
Three proven strategies to prevent holiday weight gain
For many, the holiday season is synonymous with weight gain. There are so many more opportunities for overindulgence in food and alcohol while enjoying the company of family and friends. Even the most experienced weight controller can be derailed during the holidays and end up with a few extra pounds. On Christmas day alone, an individual might eat as much as 6000 calories! … [Read more...] about Three proven strategies to prevent holiday weight gain
Ten warning signs of mold toxicity in the body
Toxic mold may cause serious illness and even death. In most cases, exposure to harmful mold spores is the major cause. Multiple symptoms of mold poisoning and other inexplicable ailments may be brought on by mold toxicity. If not caught and treated promptly, mold—which may take on a variety of hues, including green, black, red, and white—can cause serious health problems. … [Read more...] about Ten warning signs of mold toxicity in the body
The holidays and alcohol are a bad mix
As we head into the winter months, you may notice a shift in your own or your loved ones’ emotions and moods. Beginning in late fall and up until spring, many people experience the winter blues, seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD can hit Milwaukeeans particularly hard because of the harsh temperatures, heavy snowfall, and less natural sunlight, … [Read more...] about The holidays and alcohol are a bad mix
Don’t let anyone fool you: The FDA action on menthol WILL save ‘black lives’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a ruling on menthol cigarettes that puts action behind the words, “Black Lives Matter.” The new policy prohibits the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes in the United States, an action research estimates found could save up to 654,000 lives, including more than 238,000 'black lives' over the course of 40 years. … [Read more...] about Don’t let anyone fool you: The FDA action on menthol WILL save ‘black lives’
Six pillars of dementia prevention
Couch potatoes, beware! According to the Framingham Heart Study, a federally funded health research project that began in 1948, those who get little to no exercise have a higher risk of developing dementia in old age—by a whopping 50 percent. Meanwhile, by participating in moderate physical activity daily — walking briskly, bicycling, gardening, or even dancing – you can … [Read more...] about Six pillars of dementia prevention