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This weekend, the third African Community Health & Wellness Fair will be held. The fair is a two-day event that aims to increase medical literacy among African immigrants and refugees. “First of all, I think it’s about getting people to know the importance of taking care of themselves,” says Adama Sawadogo. Sawadogo is the executive director of African Immigrant Family Services. AIFS and 21 African organizations are hosting the event. Sawadogo said a 2022 survey revealed barriers faced by Africans in the capital region. “Survey results show that less than 20% of African immigrant and refugee adults get an annual…
When you shop for groceries at Costco, you’ll notice they have a great selection of easy-to-eat snacks. With so many snack options, it can seem daunting to choose one snack that will support healthy triglyceride levels. Factors you can’t control, such as family history or certain medical conditions, can increase your risk of having elevated triglyceride levels. However, research shows that a diet high in refined grains and saturated fat sources can have negative effects on blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels.We spoke to two registered dietitians for their thoughts on what to look for when choosing triglyceride-friendly…
“I’ve never known so many young people dying by suicide in my professional life,” said Lisa Gunterman, director of the University of Louisville LGBT Center. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentuckiana Pride Festival kicks off this weekend, with many groups ready to share messages of love and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. The University of Louisville LGBT Center hopes to raise awareness about mental health by participating in Saturday’s parade, and the center’s director, Lisa Gunterman, will be wearing four bracelets with the names of four deceased community members. “All of the deaths were LGBTQ young people,” Gunterman said. “Two died…
To conclude part two of last week’s column, “Addressing Mental Health in the Church,” I want to share some final important and helpful takeaways from this Bible study series taught by my pastor, Bishop S.D. Carter. The first is that mental illness is not the result of or a punishment for sin. Unfortunately, in some churches, a harmful belief persists that people who suffer from mental illness have done something serious that “displeases God.” In one of our final mental health sessions, Carter focused on the story of Jesus healing the blind man, found in the ninth chapter of the…
We often worry about finding the best eye creams or hyaluronic acid serums to help brighten and plump aging skin on our face — but many of us forget that the skin on our hands can age too. “Because hands are often exposed to things like the sun, harsh detergents and hot water, they can be among the first body parts to start showing age,” says Dr. Joshua Zeichner, associate professor of dermatology and director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Luckily — according to him and other experts we interviewed…
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Taking care of your brain is essential to living a balanced and healthy life. One of the best ways to take care of your brain is to control anxiety and depression. Dr. Stevie DeJuan Springer of Wise and Well appeared on New Mexico Living to share some mental health tips. Springer explains that depression is primarily characterized by sadness and loss of interest, while anxiety is primarily characterized by excessive stress, worry, and fear. Although the components of depression and anxiety are very different, they both share common symptoms, such as irritability and…
A nutritious plant-based diet that emphasizes foods like vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains has been shown to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.[1]But if those plant-based foods are highly processed, they could be doing more harm than good when it comes to your heart health.A new study finds that eating too much ultra-processed plant-based foods — including certain frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals, savory snacks, packaged breads, pastries and cookies — could increase your risk of heart disease by up to 5 percent and your risk of death from heart disease by as much as…
summary Kelsey Anderson shows off the results of her Pilates workouts in this hilarious TikTok video. Fans are praising Kelsey for her humor, which wasn’t seen on “The Bachelor.” Kelsey and Joey’s funny and adorable social media videos prove why they were destined to be together. Single manKelsey Anderson of ‘s fitness blog’ shared a fitness update on TikTok after returning home from Pilates. Single man Season 28 saw Joey Graziadei take on the lead role. After being rejected by Charity Lawson, Joey Bachelorette In the season 20 finale, he was given a second chance to find love on TV…
A spirit of community and togetherness filled Frisbee Park on Friday, June 6, as Rialto Integrated Child Nutrition School hosted its annual Kick-Off BBQ event, serving approximately 1,500 meals. Held annually during the first week of summer vacation, the RUSD Child Nutrition School event continues to grow in size and vitality. This year, Rialto’s award-winning summer program saw incredible turnout and support, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of summer activities in the community. After months of planning and persistent efforts from Rialto’s dedicated nutritionists, with the help of dedicated volunteers, the annual Kick-Off BBQ event came to fruition. Partnering…
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