Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death in the U.S., with risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes continuing to affect more than 180 million Americans by 2050.
Category: Health
Posted inMental Health
Unhappy New Year: Black Optimism Is Way Down
A new poll shows that Black Americans and other marginalized communities are experiencing a sense of dread and pessimism about the nation’s future, as Trump’s executive orders are widely viewed as harmful to these groups.
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Trump Executive Order Could Push Up Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump rescinded a Biden administration order on prescription drugs, which could hike drug prices for millions of Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, while also reversing Biden’s efforts to make it easier to enroll in Medicaid or get insurance coverage under the ACA.
Posted inSpiritual
Prayer, Positivity, and Schoolwork
West Angeles Church of God In Christ is providing educational opportunities for students displaced by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, helping them stay focused and offering a distraction from the ongoing disaster.
Posted inWord In Black
Racial Microaggressions Linked to High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
A new study has found that racial microaggressions experienced by pregnant women of color in healthcare settings can trigger a rise in their blood pressure, increasing the risk of health conditions linked to maternal mortality.
Posted inWord In Black
Digital Detox: The Benefits You Didn’t Know You Needed
Experts recommend taking intentional breaks from screens to improve mental, physical and emotional well-being, as the average American spends more than 11 hours daily on screens, with nearly three hours on social media.
Posted inEducation
4 Tips on Addressing Racism in Schools
Black parents are increasingly concerned about their children’s safety and well-being in America’s education system due to recent incidents of racial harassment and Trump’s re-election, and experts recommend strategies such as knowing school policies, documenting incidents, seeking mental health support, and knowing advocacy and legal resources.
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Black Women’s Eating Disorders Are Not ‘White Girl Problems’
Alishia McCullough’s book “Reclaiming the Black Body — Nourishing the Home Within” aims to raise awareness of eating disorders in Black communities, highlighting the impact of racism, stress, and anti-Black racism on Black women and femmes’ bodies.
Posted inHealth
New Rule Wipes $49B in Medical Debt from Credit Scores
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued new regulations that prevent unpaid medical debts from appearing on Americans’ credit reports, potentially wiping away $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of an estimated 15% of all U.S. households.
Posted inMental Health
The Neurodivergent Community: 1 in 5 People and Growing
Neurodivergence is a fairly recent term. Introduced to the world by Australian sociologist Judy Singer in 1998 to describe people whose brains work differently from established neurotypical norms. In 2020, […]