Health

Macronutrients: The building blocks of good health

Monday, 15 October 2012 16:35 Nicole Winbush MD

Changing your diet is one of the quickest and most profound ways to influence your health. Dietary changes can improve your mood and energy, often within within days. To know how to make changes, it is important to have a good working understanding of the basic components in the food we eat. This week we review macronutrients.

Obama and Romney on the environment

Monday, 15 October 2012 15:46 EarthTalk®: E - The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: Given that the presidential election is just around the corner, what can you tell me about each candidate's environmental track record and positions? -- Jane Miller, Chicago, IL

Donate marrow, save a life: More African-Americans needed to donate bone marrow

Sunday, 07 October 2012 13:51 Harry Colbert, Jr.

Am I my brother's keeper?

Though the question is Biblical, it is also topical. What responsibility does one have in relation to his or her fellow human? If one has the ability to save a life, should not that person take the steps to do so – especially if the first step is to simply supply a harmless and painless cheek swab?

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 Yesterday's medical guidelines may become outdated as new research comes to light or old research is reviewed.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.