Health + Wellness

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 […]

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 […]

In June of 2000, Bill Clinton designated the month of June as “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month” to commemorate the beginning of the Gay Liberation Movement during June of 1969. At that time, open homosexuality was prohibited and places of safety were often subjected to raids. On June 28, 1969, a group of openly gay […]

Lyme disease is an illness that is transmitted by deer ticks. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium by the name of Borrelia burgdorferi.

Health education everyone can understand Among U.S. racial and ethnic groups, Black males have among the highest rates of prostate cancer; the same is true of breast cancer among Black women. Minnesotans “experience disproportionately poor health and high rates of illness and death” among communities of color and other underserved populations, says a University of […]

Here are 10 great reasons why you should love and care for your liver. Your liver is an amazing organ that performs dozens of different bodily functions essential for life. The liver is the fourth-largest organ of the body. On average, the skin weighs 20 pounds, the intestines weigh eight pounds, and the lungs weigh […]

What to do when good medicine and good intentions are no longer enough Despite remarkable advances in science, technology and medicine, gaps are continuing to widen in both educational attainment and health status among populations of color. According to a recent “Black Paper” from the African American Leadership Forum, Black Minnesotans continue to face some […]

Sports are great for people of all ages, but it is important that safety takes a front seat, especially in kids with growing and developing bodies. While we have come to recognize the importance of protecting the brain from injurious concussions, we can’t ignore the rest of the body. In fact, in baseball-playing youth, arm injuries […]

The underlying theme of the May 13 Healthy Family Fair presented by the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR), was that in order to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle, you must take a holistic approach. Each of the expert panelists, Sam Simmons a mental health counselor and founder of Sam Simmons Consulting, Cindy Kaigama of the American Heart […]

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 […]

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) is celebrating 31 years of promoting Alcohol Awareness Month. The organization has dedicated the month of April to educate, reduce, prevent and raise awareness for the advancement of individuals, families and communities that are adversely impacted by alcoholism. The President and CEO of NCADD, Andrew […]