The idea of Black patients having access to Black doctors sits at the center of a much larger conversation about trust, health equity, and how the medical system actually functions in real life. It’s not just a policy debate or a...
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Men’s Health: Testosterone Decline and Aging
Two decades ago, Frank maintained a rigorous fitness routine and high energy levels. Today, like many men balancing work, family, and financial pressure, his lifestyle is more sedentary—and his energy has declined with it. After...
Rethinking Intimacy in Later Life
Ask most older Black individuals what their doctor discussed at their last visit and the answers are familiar. Blood pressure. Blood sugar. Cholesterol. Weight. What rarely comes up is sex, desire, or how intimacy changes over...
Navigating Loss as We Grow Older
Losing someone close is one of the most painful experiences we can endure. Yet, even as I write this, some older Black adults are living through a quieter, ongoing loss, one that involves watching the people who once filled their...
Why Black Women Outlive Black Men
In 2023, Vanderbilt University Medical Center reported that life expectancy is one of the best indicators of a population’s overall health. Careful observation of the United States would reveal one striking pattern: Black...
5 Smart Wearables for Caregiver Monitoring
Some of the highest rates of chronic diseases in the United States are reported more in Black seniors compared to any other racial group, including higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and arthritis. Therefore...
Rest, Aging, and Black Health
I used to wonder why some people in our community age gracefully while many others struggle with memory loss, heart problems, chronic illness, and low energy as they get older. In fact, when I see how many older adults struggle...
How to Start STI Conversations in Relationships
Discussions about STI testing are awkward, to say the least. Bringing it up with a partner is rarely easy, particularly within Black communities where our cultural norms and conservative attitudes can make these conversations...
Can Apps Help You Track STI Risk?
Globally, more than 1 million people are infected by one of four curable sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, or trichomoniasis) daily, according to the World Health Organization. In 2020, the...
Emerging STIs: TMVII Risks and Prevention
Black people have been disproportionately affected by STIs for generations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One major contributor to this disparity is lack of awareness. That’s why we must do...