Category: Health

Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. With the ongoing pandemic, it’s not much of a surprise we’re feeling uneasy about the future. But, fortunately, there are a number of coping mechanisms that could assist you in curbing or combating feelings of anxiety. Here are…

Merging households has always helped families get through times of transition like death, divorce or job loss. But multigenerational households are being challenged in new ways during the coronavirus pandemic due to stay-at-home orders that are being enforced in multiple states. Because of the social distancing measure, families can’t easily separate children from older family…

We all have had to make rapid adjustments to our lives since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.  Many of us have turned our homes into offices, classrooms, fitness centers, playgrounds, and movie theaters all at once. But there are many people who are not afforded the luxury of being at home all day.  They…

As if we didn’t already have enough coronavirus-related problems, now, we’re experiencing a meat shortage because of the coronavirus outbreak in meatpacking plants around the country.  Some of the affected plants are even closed indefinitely because so many of the workers are home ill. This shortage has had a ripple effect across various industries.  Wendy’s,…

During COVID-19 Pandemic, Experts Encourage Use of Telephone or Video Visits for Milder Symptoms, Calling 911 For Acute Symptoms Doctors who treat stroke and heart attack patients are trying to find out why they have been seeing fewer patients with these life-threatening emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is COVID-19 somehow preventing emergencies from happening? Or,…

The Last Dance is the latest in ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary series, which goes deep into some of the most important moments in sports. In this particular documentary miniseries, ESPN follows the Chicago Bulls during their 1997-1998 season–the last season that the GOAT, Michael Jordan, played with the Bulls and the last time they…

Hepatitis C is among the many diseases disproportionately affecting the African American community. The disease, targeting the liver, can turn into a serious health problem over time – resulting in liver damage and liver cancer. There is no vaccine for hepatitis C but there are treatments available. After diagnosis, in the early stages, patients may…

Think you are sleeping alone? Think again! You’d be surprised at all of the living things you are snuggling up with at night! According to Philip M. Tierno Jr., director of clinical microbiology and immunology at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, “most people wash their sheets once a week, but many others go 3…

One of the mysteries of COVID 19 is why children are much less likely than adults to be harmed by the disease. To answer this question, Cedars-Sinai ‘s Newsroom spoke to Priya Soni, MD, Cedars-Sinai Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist. “Not only are fewer children testing positive for COVID 19,” said Soni, “but those that do…

Most would say communication is key to a healthy relationship. I’d have to agree. However, not all communication supports a healthy relationship. There are some communication habits that make matters worse. Relationships don’t usually end because of the challenges. They end because of our responses to those challenges. Does your response support the growth of…

Everyday, and it seems like all day–if you turn on the news, you’ll hear about the coronavirus COVID-19. How many people have been tested, diagnosed and died from the terrible disease. But very rarely do you hear about the cases of people recovering. This is meant by no means to diminish the seriousness of the…

The growing number of Amazon centers where employees have tested positive has sparked concern from warehouse workers, as well as from Amazon’s technology workers. The retail giant, which employs some 800,000 workers globally, has not confirmed a total number of its warehouse or delivery staff who have tested positive with COVID-19. Workers and local news…

By now, I’m sure you’ve seen people walking around in a variety of masks in an attempt to protect themselves from the coronavirus, but are the masks really beneficial? Are they the right type? Are they on properly? Masks are sold out all over the country. Even Amazon, the world’s largest company, can’t get enough…

Do you wonder why you constantly hear that you need to boost your immune system, especially during this coronavirus crisis? It’s critical for everyone to have the strongest immunity possible because your body’s immune system (it runs throughout your entire body) protects you from pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and infections. Eating healthy food that…

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Coronavirus, also known scientifically as COVID-19, has been a global nightmare. One by one, the virus has infiltrated nearly every country and about 10% of those who have contracted the virus have died. Sadly, there are many African Americans who still don’t fully understand what the virus is, and how to prevent…

In the growing list of everyday people testing posting for Coronavirus COVID-19, there is also a growing list of celebrities who have the disease as well. Just this past weekend, beloved actor Tom Hanks and his wife revealed they had contracted the virus. Now, handsome actor Idris Elba has also tested positive for coronavirus, the…

These days, digestive problems have become not only a regular topic of conversation, they’ve ballooned into a billion dollar industry of over-the-counter remedies.  Modern day society often demands we work harder and longer, spending more time away from home than ever before. Unfortunately, this means many people have thrown in the towel on things like…