Prevention, they say, is better than cure. In truth, once you come down with an ailment, consequences follow. For instance, you expend time and money to treat yourself. Did I leave out the opportunity cost? To be clear, ailments...
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What Are Protective Hairstyles and Why Are They Important?
Just like the rest of your body, your hair needs a break from time to time. All the heat styling, styling products, and even the weather can take a toll on your hair’s health, especially if you have textured hair that you...
December Health: Workplace Flu Prevention
Have you and your colleagues taken the flu shot? It’s not too late. As we recognize December as Flu Vaccination Awareness Month, we must admit in the modern workplace, employee health and wellness are priorities. We should all do...
Seneca Village: Displacement and Health Impact
In the heart of New York City’s Central Park lies a buried history that speaks volumes about displacement, community resilience, and the overlooked stories of a Black community. Seneca Village, a predominantly Black...
Fertility Problems in Women Belonging to the Black Community
Black women are dying at a more alarming rate than women from any other race and ethnicity in the world during their pregnancy or childbirth period.
Are Your Braids and Weaves Causing Health Issues?
Protective hairstyles such as braids, twists, and weaves are a great way to switch up your hairstyle when taking a break from everyday natural hair styling. While it is okay to experiment with different hairstyles, tight braids...
The Significance of Spiritual Health and 7 Practices to Boost Your Mental Health
In a world that never stops spinning, it’s pretty easy to get carried away and overlook the key to our inner peace and happiness: Spiritual health! But here is the thing—our spiritual health and our mental well-being are like two...
Becoming a Better Patient
Whether it’s for an annual check-up or a surgical procedure, most of us have met with a healthcare practitioner at some point. Admittedly, there have likely been instances when these visits left us with a less than...
3 Key Ways of Protecting Yourself From Winter Storms and Emergencies
You are more likely to overcome environmental and public health challenges if you are prepared for them before they rear their ugly heads—including, winter storms and emergencies. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter starts in...
Becoming a Caregiver to an Aging Parent
Studies have shown that Black people provide more support to aging parents compared to White people. A 2011 publication by Fingerman, et al. attributed this to “beliefs about support and feelings of personal reward”—and it is...