by Dr. Bell | Care, Education
The Wellness Visit Your physician can request a wellness exam in an effort to prevent illness. The evaluation primarily consists of questions about procedures that have been recommended for you and risk factors for certain diseases based on your lifestyle. Questions...
by Dr. Bell | Care, For Men
Strokes in Black Men It was recently reported that Oscar nominated, director John Singleton, experienced a stroke that resulted in hospitalization. The CDC reports that strokes occur two times more frequently in African American men than in Caucasian men. My...
by Dr. Bell | Cancer, Care, Education
The Bucket List The bucket list is a collection of things that you would like to accomplish within your lifetime. Frankly, I never thought of a bucket list until the death of my youngest daughter, Tonisha Bell Alston. She decided to take matters into her own hands...
by Dr. Bell | Care, For Men, For Women
Holiday Illnesses During the Christmas season, overindulgence of alcoholic beverages is possible. These drinks can wreak havoc on your health and can cause a trip to the ER, result in being admitted to the hospital, and possibly death. The intake of excessive alcohol...
by Dr. Bell | Care, For Men, For Women
Changing Social Determinants Can Stop Strokes It is well documented that the social determinants of health play a major role in the health outcome of African Americans and the underserved. Recently, I witnessed this with a young, African American woman, who at age 33,...
by Dr. Bell | Care, For Men, For Women
Move Every Day It is a heartbreaking experience to see someone, you love, with dementia. I have seen, as a physician, this phenomenon occurs among many patients and recently, personal friends. I am not convinced that black people understand, in many cases, vascular...