9 Ways to Support Mental Wellness
When it comes to overall wellness, focusing on mental health is critical, especially for older adults, according to experts.
When it comes to overall wellness, focusing on mental health is critical, especially for older adults, according to experts.
Pregnancy is especially dangerous for women of color. Black women in the United States lose their lives in child- birth at three to four times the rate of white women.
100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston Chapter (BMOH) is collaborating with the African American Coalition on Health again for the 100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston’s Black Vitamin event on Saturday, March 23 at 9 a.m.
Young Black men in our society face a unique set of challenges, including economic, healthcare, and educational disparities, compounded by systemic racism and social injustice. Addressing these mental health disparities creates an environment where Black men often feel undervalued and marginalized by society, leading to reluctance to seek mental health treatment and receiving inadequate care…
March of Dimes recently announced the appointment of Yasmene McDaniel as chair of the 2024 Houston March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™.
Suicide is a leading cause of death among U.S. children, teens and young adults ages 10-24, and rates have been on the rise.
Good foot and ankle health is critical for good overall health, so no matter what your wellness goals are, be sure to start from the ground up.
Anyone looking to dramatically and easily improve their overall health and wellness would be wise to consider adding an iron supplement to their diet.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg joined former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett Thursday to announce that her office has now diverted more than 10,000 people struggling with mental illness away from the criminal justice system and into medical treatment.
When scheduling annual physicals, screenings, vaccinations and other preventive care, don’t forget about another critical part of overall health that gets neglected all too often: dental care.
Due to the healthcare worker shortage and the events of the past few years, those in this field may be feeling particularly overworked and under-appreciated in their current positions. In this climate, industry experts say that some of the most common career goals that people make can be achieved by pivoting to home healthcare.
Winter storms can often lead to carbon monoxide poisoning related to power outages; hypothermia and frostbite; and mental health impacts. Freezing temperatures and winter storms leave people with disabilities, older adults and those with chronic health conditions without power for life-saving medical supplies and without the ability to charge Assistive Technologies or other power-dependent devices….
The ruling comes because of a lawsuit brought by a group of insurers who argued that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exceeded its authority by requiring them to cover certain preventative care services without being able to charge co-payments or deductibles. In a big blow to health insurance in the U.S., a federal judge has…
African Americans are about two times more likely to have Alzheimer’s disease than the non-Hispanic white population. There’s a disproportionate occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias within the Black community. Patricia, the founder of PBAILEY ENTERPRISES/dba The PBailey Group and iCare Products Solutions, is renowned for her expertise as a strategic marketing and sales…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint If you’re looking to improve your skin’s appearance, ask yourself: What are you doing for your skin while you’re asleep? Because about one-third of your day is spent sleeping, make the most of that valuable time by taking proactive steps so you can wake up with smoother, firmer, healthier-looking skin…
By: d-mars.com News Provider PR Newswire PCF celebrates Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with second annual 108 Miles in September Run/Walk Challenge and 30 Foods in 30 Days Challenge September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is challenging all Americans to Get Healthy with PCF by joining two Prostate Cancer Awareness…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Dr. Tonie Reincke, Reincke Vein Center The progress of modern vein treatments has marked a substantial leap from traditional vein stripping procedures. Reincke Vein Center is dedicated to employing these cutting-edge vein treatments, delivering exceptional care to their patients. In the past, vein stripping, a surgical procedure, was commonly used for…
By: d-mars.com News Provider There was a high number of genetic mutations detected in COVID samples from Denmark and Israel. The new variant has been detected in 23 cases in seven countries, including three in the United States. As of yet, no cases have been identified in Houston wastewater or through Houston Methodist’s genome sequencing…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Falling in love comes easily, but maintaining that love requires effort. The goal of marriage is to find your perfect match and live happily ever after. While the idea of “happily ever after” may not always be realistic, it is possible to create a satisfying marriage. Here are four essential tips…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Sam Judy | The Dallas Weekly News Despite taking the same risk of death and costly sacrifice to their mental well-being, Black Veterans continue to suffer as mental health services are statistically less accessible for the demographic than their white counterparts. Despite taking the same risk of death and costly sacrifice…