Health
Important findings and expert insights regarding wellness and keeping yourself in the peak of good health.
As Black women age, particularly beyond the age of 50, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize health and wellness. Three critical body function indicators—metabolism, hormones, and inflammation—play a significant role in overall health. Understanding and optimizing these indicators can lead to improved well-being, vitality, and a better quality of life. Here’s why each is essential […]
As Black women age, maintaining a strong and healthy back is essential for overall well-being, mobility, and independence. Many women over 50 experience back pain, stiffness, and reduced flexibility due to a sedentary lifestyle, muscle loss, and natural aging. Incorporating targeted back exercises into a fitness routine can help improve posture, reduce discomfort, and enhance […]
A Nutrition Moment with Dr. Jam As the holiday season approaches, holiday gatherings filled with platters of delicious seasonal foods are sure to follow. For women over the age of 50, maintaining a healthy lifestyle during this festive time is especially important. Consider these tips before the many holiday parties to keep your night healthy, […]
This month, we’re here to praise and celebrate the breast, that timeless symbol of sacred nourishment and feminine Eros. Yes, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And yes, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), as of 2019, breast cancer became the leading cause of cancer deaths among Black women. Black women have twice the […]
. Many people find MediCARE bewildering. It can be, but we propose entering this thicket of information with a sense of adventure. We hope that you are reading this from a place of health, comfort and ease. That makes it easier to absorb the subtleties of what follows. In the heat of an emergency is not the […]
September 13, 2024
Guarding Your Brain Against Dementia As we go to press, we’re happy to share breaking news about the future of Alzheimer’streatment. On July 6, 2023, the FDA approved the drug Leqembi. The drug targets a protein in the brain called beta-amyloid, long known by scientists to be one of the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease. […]
A Nutrition Moment with Dr. Jam Many of us have told our children eat your fruits and vegetables. You have usually emphasized the importance of including these colorful and nutritious foods in our diet, but have you ever really delved into why they are so important? This advice wasn’t just an old wives’ tale; it […]
