(Photo courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Research has shown people of color experience higher levels of physical and chemical stress, which makes us more susceptible to health issues. This combination of troubles puts us at increased risk of contracting coronavirus. Black Health Matters spoke with David Williams, a professor of African and […]
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Commentary: Black hair matters: going natural made me visible
Cara Anthony’s decision to do “the big chop” garnered mixed reactions from her friends and family, including her 4-year-old daughter. (Courtesy of Black Health Matters) By Cara Anthony Black Health Matters The night before I chopped off my hair, I got nervous. This decision felt bigger than me, given all the weight that Black women’s […]
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Healing through music
(Photo courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Music therapy may be more than “music to the ears” for stroke survivors. It can: Improve your balance and gait as well as speech, memory, attention and focus. Help organize motor movement if you can’t control your muscles. Encourage you to move spontaneously in ways you […]
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Living with FSGS: Kevin Mott on advocating for himself and others
Kevin Mott (Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters When someone is diagnosed with a life-changing health condition, something shifts within. Each experience is different, but life is never the same, and one is forever changed. Some choose to stay hopeful and create change for others as they are going through their journey. […]
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Black folks are not feeling the Coronavirus vaccines
(Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Once enough people receive effective vaccines against the novel coronavirus, experts say, the end of the pandemic may be in sight. But a new poll suggests an uphill climb for one of the highest priority groups for vaccination—older adults. In all, 58 percent of adults aged […]
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Gratitude can help your health
(Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Gratitude is more than a buzzword. It’s a habit and practice that may actually change your perception of well-being. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, all the changes it has brought to your life and everything you need to worry about to stay safe? […]
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Single parents have increased heart health risks
(Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Nobody needs a study to tell them being a single parent is tough. “This is a group of people who are kind of carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders, right?” said Dr. Natalie Stokes, a cardiology fellow at the University of Pittsburgh Medical […]
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Plan kidney-friendly meals in a snap
(Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Meal preparation can be time consuming. The purpose is to save time and stay healthy in the long run. If you are preparing and planning meals for someone who is living with kidney disease, it can feel overwhelming at first. The key is planning, knowledge and […]
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Black hair matters: Going natural made me visible
(Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters The night before I chopped off my hair, I got nervous. This decision felt bigger than me, given all the weight that Black women’s hair carries. But after three months of wearing hats and scarves in a pandemic when trips to the hairdresser felt unsafe, I […]
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Healthy holiday snacks
(Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Eating healthy can be particularly tricky during the holidays. The average calorie intake during Thanksgiving alone is about 4,000 calories, and many people gain one to two pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. As a result, it’s important to prepare your meals or snacks ahead […]
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New York City Orchestra welcomes youngest composer
Brooklyn seventh-grader Grace Moore made history as the New York City Philharmonic Orchestra’s youngest composer. (Courtesy of Black News) By Blacknews.com Grace Moore, a 12-year old girl from New York, has made history as one of the youngest composers to join the New York City Philharmonic Orchestra. Moore, who is a seventh-grade student at Poly […]
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Distance Learning Makes It Harder for Kids to Exercise
(Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters This fall hasn’t felt much like “back to school” for many children. Instead, many are staying at home and attending virtual classes indefinitely. According to the Center on Reinventing Public Education, a nonpartisan research center, about 25 percent of United S. school districts have started the […]