Get Well Wednesday

Keeping Your Kids Healthy During The School Year

Now that kids are heading back to school, their nutrition, and keeping them rested and healthy for the school year…
African-Americans And Bipolar Disorder: What You Need To Know

An estimated 2.3 million Americans (one in five Americans) have bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive illness. While the rate of…
Why Building Muscle Is Even More Important As You Age

WHAT IS SARCOPENIA? Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle as part of the aging process. With frailty and appearance as…
What You Need To Know Now About HPV

WHAT IS HPV? HPV, which stands for human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. …
How To Take Care Of Your Skin In The Summer

WHY SHOULD PEOPLE OF COLOR TAKE ANY SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WITH THEIR SKIN DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS? It’s a common misconception…
The Link Between Screen Time And Your Child’s Mental Health

SCREEN TIME IS DEFINED AS TIME SPENT USING A DEVICE SUCH AS A COMPUTER, TELEVISION, OR GAMING CONSOLE. CHILDREN HAVE…
Are You Lactose Intolerant? What It Is And How To Deal With It

WHAT EXACTLY IS LACTOSE INTOLERANCE? Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest lactose, the natural…
All You Need To Know About PTSD And How To Deal With It

WHAT IS POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)? All humans are endowed with a biological and psychological stress response system. Our…
When A Headache Is Not Just a Headache: How To Treat Migraines

June is Migraine Awareness Month. Those who suffer from the debilitating headaches know that they can be difficult to treat.…
Bullying In Kids And Adults And How To Combat It

WHAT IS BULLYING? Bullying can take many forms, but it’s generally considered to be any behavior that is unwelcome, offensive,…
Here’s How To Keep Those Kidneys Healthy

June is Men’s Health Month. Here are just one of the vital concerns for Black men and what you can…
How To Handle Your Seasonal Allergies

SEASONAL ALLERGIES DURING THE ALLERGY SEASON Q: WHAT CAUSES ALLERGY SYMPTOMS OR ALLERGIC REACTIONS? A: ANTIBODIES OR IgE IMMUNE CELLS…