RACISM, STRESS, AND YOUR HEALTH
When stress becomes ongoing and uncontrollable it then becomes dangerous to our health and well-being. […]
Glenn Ellis
WHAT SALMONELLA IN TURKEY MEANS FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING
Before getting into the Salmonella thing, how about a little Thanksgiving Turkey history? […]
KIDNEY DISEASE AT STAGGERING RATES IN BLACK COMMUNITY–BUT THERE IS HOPE
Many African-Americans already know they have diabetes or high blood pressure but are not aware they may also have kidney disease. […]
K2: THE FACTS ON SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA
If you thought marijuana was supposed to be pretty harmless, you’re probably shocked to find out there’s some synthetic stuff that’s a “whole ‘nother animal”. […]
THE FACTS BEHIND THE MEASLES OUTBREAKS
According to the CDC’s up-to-date tally of the number of measles cases per year, 107 people across 21 states have come down with the measles. […]
EAT LESS SALT: YOUR HEART WILL THANK YOU
The more sodium we have in our bloodstream, the more water it binds. For this reason, sodium is thought to increase blood pressure. […]
TAKING CARE OF SENIORS IN HOT WEATHER
The elderly are often the most vulnerable to severe heat, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). […]
MEDICAL TESTS THAT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE
It is especially important that African Americans undergo routine medical screening tests. […]
UNDERSTANDING THE CURRENT FLU EPIDEMIC
Flu epidemic has officially reached epidemic levels […]
UNDERSTANDING CHOLESTEROL
Every cell membrane in our body contains cholesterol because cholesterol is what makes our cells waterproof. […]