Health Concerns of Millennials

Health Concerns of Millennials

by | Care

Health Concerns of Millennials I was in the barbershop recently and there was a discussion about the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare to which it is referred by some people. I am a believer in Obamacare despite the legitimate criticisms that have been voiced against...
Hepatitis C – Baby Boomers, Get Checked

Hepatitis C – Baby Boomers, Get Checked

by | Heart

Hepatitis C – Baby Boomers, Get Checked Baby boomers have been encouraged, during the past several months, to get screened for hepatitis C. What is interesting and not clear to me is the reason this age group of people has not been targeted. It is also unusual that...
Hypertension Among African American Millennials

Hypertension Among African American Millennials

by | Heart

Hypertension Among African American Millennials High blood pressure is increasing worldwide and is a major health issue for African Americans of all ages because they are at a very risk for developing hypertension, especially at a young age. You should have some basic...
Exercise is Medicine for Older Americans

Exercise is Medicine for Older Americans

by | Health Tips

Exercise is Medicine for Older Americans This health tip is for people older than 50 years of age.  Fifty is a young age in 2016.  African Americans who exercise improved their overall quality and longevity. Current studies reveal that people who live in the southern...
What is Necessary to Stay Alive

What is Necessary to Stay Alive

by | Health Tips

What is Necessary to Stay Alive Perhaps, you are wondering why I am interested in discussing this issue.  I am a black man and am subject to the same barriers in life as are other black men. Below are a few tips to keep in mind when dealing with the police: Follow all...
Good Health Information is Critical

Good Health Information is Critical

by | Health Tips

Good Health Information is Critical Health literacy can save your life, if the information you have is accurate. Heart disease is the most common cause of death among African American men of all ages. Yet, many patients are unaware of their risk of experiencing a...
Thank you to our sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors

by | Thank You

Thank you to our sponsors I grew up on Allen-Benedict Court in Columbia, South Carolina where my parents instilled in me and my siblings that it was proper to say thank you when someone is nice or accommodating to us. So, with that in mind, I want to take this...
Getting Personal Is Worthwhile

Getting Personal Is Worthwhile

by | Sexual Health

Getting Personal Is Worthwhile Recent medical research suggests a sudden, unexpected loss of a lifelong partner can cause the surviving partner to experience an abnormal condition of the heart known as arterial fibrillation, which is a very dangerous cardiac beat that...
Talking To Millennials About STDs

Talking To Millennials About STDs

by | Sexual Health

Talking To Millennials About STDs STDs continue to be a major issue that affects young and older people. It’s also an issue with which you may have a difficult time discussing with your sexual partner(s). Below are a few recommendations, from recent articles,...