Conclusion of a two-part column Last week’s column discussed good skin care, especially moisturization, and the dangers of overexposure to ultraviolet radiation. This week we look at skin color, vitamin D, and measures to reduce and prevent sun damage. It’s very interesting when you look at skin color, which is merely a reflection of our desire to protect our skin … [Read more...]
Health & Wellness:
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Northside birth center offers Black midwifery
First of a two-part story A new Kaiser Family Foundation poll recently found that only three in 10 members of the public hold favorable views of the House Republican-passed American Health Care Act, while nearly half still favor the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The poll also shows that 55 percent of the 1,205 adult respondents don’t like the GOP healthcare bill that, if … [Read more...]
Challenging domestic abuse
The BeMore Campaign knows that Black M.E.N. C.A.N be the solution. BeMore has become the frontrunner in increasing healthy nonviolent relationships, decreasing teen dating violence, and engaging men and young men to end violence against women and girls inside of homes and in communities around the world. The BeMore pledge goes hand in hand with three principles of change … [Read more...]
It’s summertime — time to be skin smart and sun safe
First of a two-part column Let’s face it: With summer comes the opportunity for all kinds of skin problems. This includes attacks by mosquitoes and ticks; sporting activities where bumps, bruises, cuts and abrasions abound; and the notorious ultraviolet radiation from the sun. It’s always a good idea to be sun smart and sun safe. When it comes to taking good care of … [Read more...]
Study finds that racial discrimination can increase diabetes risk
Discrimination can have a negative impact on health in a variety of ways. For the first time, researchers at the University of Minnesota took a closer look at the relationship between discrimination and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. “There is growing research showing that individuals who experience higher levels of discrimination are more likely to develop … [Read more...]