Health & Wellness

Gov’t Wants A New 911-Like Number Just For Suicide Hotline

NEW YORK (AP) — With suicides on the rise , the U.S. government wants to make the national crisis hotline…
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…
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The Challenges To Mental Health Help For Black People

There are a lot of programs  that are working locally and nationally to raise awareness about mental health problems in…
FDA Warns Top Marijuana Company For Making CBD Health Claims

U.S. regulators warned a leading marijuana company for making unproven health claims about CBD, the trendy ingredient that’s turning up…
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. …
Study: Millions Should Stop Taking Aspirin For Heart Health

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink the pill-popping,…
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…
How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets?

How often do you wash your sheets?