Health

Think you’re not at risk for the flu? Think again.

Wednesday, 03 October 2012 10:23 - MDH -

Did you know?

While the flu can make anyone sick, people with long-term health conditions—such as asthma, diabetes (type 1 and 2) and heart disease—are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu. African Americans are more likely to live with the chronic diseases that increase the risk of flu complications leading to hospitalization and even death.

Toxic perfumes and colognes

Monday, 01 October 2012 12:28

EarthTalk®
E - The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: I've always suspected that perfumes and colognes must not be too healthy simply because of the way the smell of most of them bothers me. Am I correct? Is there information available on this issue? -- Lucinda Barry, Minneapolis, MN

Eggs: Worth another look

Friday, 28 September 2012 15:20 Nicole Winbush MD

Science changes as knowledge grows and medical recommendations are growing and changing too. Yesterday's medical guidelines may become outdated as new research comes to light or old research is reviewed. A perfect example is the egg. Eggs are an excellent and low cost source of protein, a rich source of folate and other B vitamins and contain unsaturated fats (which have been shown to reduce heart disease).

Fit4Fun 2012 a lively success

Saturday, 22 September 2012 10:46 D. Helene Woods and Maria Moore

NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center's first annual Fit4Fun event was a roaring success by any measure. In fact, neighbors came from blocks away just to see what all the commotion was about. Fit4Fun, which was initiated by NorthPoint employees as a means to help families easily integrate physical activity into their lives began with the notion of hosting a day of small demonstrations of hula hooping and jump roping. Such a great idea was embellished and enhanced until the full version emerged as a huge community event last Saturday, September 15th with over 700 people in attendance.

In conversation with Bryant Terry

Friday, 21 September 2012 16:11

Chef & author of Vegan Soul Kitchen & Inspired Vegan

African American men and Prostate Cancer: Be your own advocate and understand screening

Friday, 14 September 2012 20:53 National Cancer Institute

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed type of cancer among American men. For reasons that are still unknown, African American men are more likely to get prostate cancer than men from other racial/ethnic groups. They are also twice as likely to die from prostate cancer as other men.

Strategies for thriving in a stressful world

Monday, 10 September 2012 08:14 Nicole Winbush MD

This week I touch on some methods that can help you restore balance to your life by better managing and coping with stress. These practices can include regular exercise and physical activity. For some, it can also be helpful to utilize prayer and spiritual practices as a source of support.