Is middle-age too late to start living a healthier life?
May 24, 2018When you consider your health, there is no secret that it is certainly better for you to start good healthy habits as soon as possible. The earlier you start to exercise on a regular basis the better. The earlier you start to eat healthier the better. The bottom line here is to be healthy and […]
Work environment can be bad for one’s health
May 11, 2018To say that life is stressful for many people is an understatement. Much of our daily living revolves around work. Many people work primarily for financial viability and stability and more often than not, one’s work environment does very little to maintain or even help improve one’s health. In recent years, healthcare providers worldwide have […]
What exactly is “Comfort Care”?
May 4, 2018The debate on how to care for people who are near the end of their lives has been brought to the forefront recently with the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush. Mrs. Bush, known as the enforcer, lived up to that mantel to the end of her life. She chose her own way of […]
Cone Health Foundation ranks in top 10 funders for HIV support
April 27, 2018The 15th annual Philanthropic Support to Address HIV/AIDS report recently released by Funders Concerned About AIDS (FCAA), ranks Cone Health Foundation 8th for funding HIV programs and services among “Deep South” states (defined by the Southern AIDS Strategy Initiative as: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas). According to FCAA, […]
“Self-care” is taking care of one’s mental and physical health
April 19, 2018I have recently been introduced to the concept of self-care. This is in no way a new concept. It has been around the block a few times with different reincarnations and names. The topic of self-care has had a resurgence in the last few years as we all attempt to live more balanced, peaceful and […]
How Can We Eat Better and Lower Our Sugar Intake?
April 13, 2018During the recent Easter and Passover observances, many of us commemorated these events by consuming lots of sugar. While those of us who celebrated Easter filled up on those cute, little, chocolate and marshmallow bunnies and chicks, we should now be thinking about how we are going to eat better and decrease our sugar intake. […]
Patients and Prayer
April 5, 2018There are many aspects of life that enter into the patient/ healthcare provider relationship. If it is a new relationship you both are “sniffing” each other out. You both want to make a favorable impression on each other. So most times your best behavior is on display. Though some patients may feel that initial interview […]
Mobile Kitchen brings healthy food options to the community
March 30, 2018A community partnership is providing underserved communities with nutritious food options. Local minority business leaders gathered at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro on March 21 to learn more about the Hampton Family Mobile Kitchen and to discuss ways to pro-mote healthy living in communities of color. North Carolina is ranked 9th in food […]
Your barber may be good for your health
March 23, 2018It has long been known that barber shops hold a very special place in the heart of the African American community. They are a place where Black men gather, talk and are treated with respect. There is comfort there, trust is there and guards may be let down. In the mist of living everyday life, […]
Breast feeding is good for mother and child
March 16, 2018It has long been known that babies gain so much when their mother’s breast feed. We know that the milk from the mother is superior to cow or other formula milks. Women’s breast milk is digested better by the babies. It is a perfect mix of vitamins and fat. The wonderful boost to the immune […]
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