Reginald M. Harris, Seventh District representative for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Image courtesy BlackHealthMatters.com) By BlackHealthMatters.com Reginald M. Harris, Seventh District representative for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., has seen the toll mental illness and other health issues have taken on the Black community. So, the organization has teamed up with Black Health Matters […]
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Your Morning Cup Of Joe Works For Your Workout
By Black Health Matters When you need to hydrate for your workout, forget about sports drinks or a plain bottle of water. According to new research, your morning coffee could be your best bet to get the most out of your physical activity. We’ve heard about coffee’s health benefits, like fighting cancer and helping you […]
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Happy Relationships Help Your Health
By Black Health Matters 80s rocker Huey Lewis was right: the power of love is a curious thing, and it might just save your life, or at least make it longer and healthier. Studies have shown happy relationships in general, and marriage in particular, can be healthy for you. A 2017 study in the Journal […]
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Walnuts: A Handful A Day Will Work
By Black Health Matters A handful of walnuts each day may improve your memory, according to recent research from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California in Los Angeles. Eating walnuts may improve performance on cognitive function tests, including those for memory, concentration and information processing speed, could prove important as […]
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Screen Time For Your Child
By Black Health Matters How much time does your child spend watching TV, movies, playing with a smartphone or computer, or enjoying video games? Although some screen time can be educational, it’s easy to go overboard. Consider this guide to children and TV, including what you can do to keep your child’s screen time in […]
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Maximize Your Virtual Healthcare Visit
By BlackHealthMatters Social distancing recommendations have forced us to change the way health care is being delivered. Virtual health care visits allow providers to see patients when coming into the clinic isn’t an option. They help us minimize disease spread, eliminate unnecessary hospital visits and free up resources so people in critical need can be […]