Black men are less likely to seek out professional help for mental and emotional health, but experts suggest that more education and resources are needed to destigmatize therapy and make it more accessible to the Black community.
Category: Health
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How racism can significantly impact the body
Systemic racism has a significant impact on the physical and mental health of Black Americans, leading to disparities in health resources, increased rates of chronic conditions, and a higher risk of death from disease.
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Feeling stressed about the election? Here’s what some are doing to find relief
Experts recommend meditation, mindfulness, setting boundaries, and taking action to manage election-induced stress and navigate related tensions.
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Annual 5K walk boosts breast cancer awareness and support
The American Cancer Society and the Los Angeles chapter of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer hosted a 5k walk to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research, patient support, and further efforts to end the disease.
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO News honors emergency service workers
The AFRO celebrated the bravery and determination of the local emergency services community on Oct. 24, honoring 911 operators and dispatchers who work with the fire department in Baltimore for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inHealth
Annual Cancer Awareness Ride to be hosted in Druid Hill Park
Freeway is leading the third annual Cancer Awareness Ride in Baltimore on October 27 to raise awareness for all types of cancer and unite the community in honoring those affected by the disease.
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center receives grant to continue fight against human trafficking
Greater Baltimore Medical Center received a $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Family Services to expand its anti-human trafficking efforts, with plans to expand outreach, provide more resources to victims, and educate the community on the signs of human trafficking.
Posted inNEWS
Growing your health with herbs
The DMV area is home to a variety of natural health food stores and herbal shops that offer a range of supplements, teas, and tinctures to support health and wellness goals, with Dynamic Health and Wellness, Blue Nile, and GLUT being some of the most popular options.
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Celebrating World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage efforts to support those experiencing mental health problems, as poor working conditions can lead to decreased performance, absence from work, and increased staff turnover.
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PATIENTS Program receives $9.4 Million grant to start health equity research hub at UMB
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has received $9.4 million in federal funding to serve as a health equity research hub, providing resources and expertise to help Community-Led, Health Equity Structural Interventions (CHESIs) achieve their goals and support community-led health equity research.
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Rev. Sharpton, Al B. Sure! partner to reverse Medicare coverage denial for essential post transplant test
Albert “Al B. Sure!” Brown, Rev. Al Sharpton, and the HEiTC Coalition successfully fought for Medicare coverage of crucial post-transplant blood tests, which detect organ rejection and prevent patients from undergoing painful surgical biopsies.
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Experts say exercise and healthy life choices key in maintaining cognitive ability
Experts believe that lifestyle and social indoctrination are the primary culprits driving neurodegenerative disease, and suggest that stress, lack of sleep, and a poor diet can increase the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s Disease in African Americans.