For the Breast of Us, the first-ever blog and online community for all women of color affected by breast cancer is excited to announce the launch of its new brand photography in an effort to increase the representation and inclusion of minority breast cancer thrives. For the first time since launching in 2019, it has...
BLACK NURSE PRACTITIONER LAUNCHES PLATFORM TO ASSIST STUDENTS TRANSITIONING INTO PRACTICE. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Meet Latrina Walden, a Family Nurse Practitioner and nursing professor in Atlanta who has launched Latrina Walden Exam Solutions (LWES) – the premier destination for today’s workforce to nurses and NPs – offering career support, NP board preparation, and continuing education...
BLACK COUNSELOR OF 27 YEARS LAUNCHES ONLINE CAMP TO TRAIN ATHLETES HOW TO BE MENTALLY TOUGH. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Kim Chisolm, an experienced counselor with a degree in psychology and a love for sports, will be presenting an online mental toughness summer camp called Mental Fortitude: A Cognitive and Behavioral Journey for Athletes this summer....
Neuroscientist Shane O’Mara believes that plenty of regular walking unlocks the cognitive powers of the brain like nothing else. He explains why you should exchange your gym kit for a pair of comfy shoes and get strolling. Taking a stroll with Shane O’Mara is a risky endeavour. The neuroscientist is so passionate about walking, and...
We are thankful that President Trump and his Administration are working to provide disaster loans and further support to small business owners affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Friends of…, Supporters of…, and/or Family of Small Business owners can also help. Here are a few ways how: Buy A Gift Card For Later Order Take Out...
Some good news – in the form of money – may be coming to Americans soon. On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said that the Trump administration plans to move “immediately” to send money to Americans as the coronavirus cripples the economy. “Americans need cash now,” Mnuchin said, indicating checks could come in the next...
Many of us were too selfish to follow suggestions to change our behavior. Now we’re in lockdown and people are needlessly dying. An Italian journalist is warning Britons to ‘stay home’ amid the coronavirus pandemic as one of the country’s top doctors warns Covid-19 is ‘apocalyptic’. The stark pleas to ban mass gatherings, avoid contact...
Paul Kita Men’s Health March 4, 2020 The surgical mask has come to symbolize the fears surrounding COVID-19. You probably saw pictures of people wearing the masks everywhere after reports of the rapid spread of the coronavirus emerged from China in January. Then you heard of medical mask shortages—at pharmacies and via online retailers. Now, likely...
by Kathryn Floyd, Certified Caregiving Consultant and Educator When thinking about hiring a private caregiver you should first ask the following questions of yourself, your care recipient (we will call them your “caree” in this article), and other family members involved in the decision-making process. What condition is the caree in? Is it a short-term...
Heart disease is a term covering any disorder of the heart. Unlike cardiovascular disease, which describes problems with the blood vessels and circulatory system as well as the heart, heart disease refers to issues and deformities in the heart itself. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of...