In light of the recent World Mental Health Day on October 10, it is important to address the state of mental health, particularly within the Black community.Sadly, in 2020, suicide became the third leading cause of death among African Americans ages 15 to 24, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. However, mental health remains a largely taboo subject within black communities. Cherlette McCullough, a licensed therapist at Center Peace Couples and Family Therapy, LLC, works diligently to break this stigma.McCullough says, “There’s this dichotomy that ‘if I don’t have mental illness, I’m mentally healthy,’ and that’s…
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Even if we are not always on the same page, it is imperative to recognize how truly essential our connection with the generations that came before us is. Growing up, every Friday played out like a well-rehearsed movie script. The day began with Khichuri with family, the smell of Ghee filling the air at breakfast, followed by a leisurely lunch after Jummah prayers. In the afternoon, we would gather for a long game of Scrabble, spread out on the floor, while my grandmother sat on a couch telling stories from her youth. However, after the sun set, each member ventured…
Q: Should I become vegetarian?A: Plant-based eating is a dietary lifestyle that focuses on eating foods primarily derived from plants, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.Its growing popularity is due to its numerous benefits for health, humans and the environment.Plant-based diets exclude or minimize the consumption of animal products, including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and eggs.Let’s jump straight into this leafy topic!Previous One Senior Place columns:The milestone of the century:There is an increasing chance that you will live to be 100 years old. Here’s how to planOptions exist:Having pain as you age doesn’t mean you need…
The historic victory against Pakistan in the World Cup will have a ripple effect on Afghan cricket and inspire future players, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott has said. The Afghan batters methodically chased down the target of 283, focusing on singles and doubles to avoid pressure, winning the match by eight wickets with six balls to spare. It was their second victory in five matches and Afghanistan’s third World Cup victory. It was also their first victory against neighbors Pakistan in eight One Day International (ODI) matches and the first World Cup victory in a Test against a Test nation. “It…
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the views of his campus. This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wake Forest chapter.Comedy: Emergency intercom This is definitely the most interesting podcast on this list and one of my all-time favorites. The hosts are two popular social media influencers from Tumblr and Vine. The hosts’ names are Enya Umanzor and Drew Phillips. They talk about their daily lives and share funny stories. This podcast fits my ADHD brain well because it moves from one topic to another.…
A Nassau County judge has denied a request from state Attorney General Letitia James’ office to appoint independent financial and health care monitors at Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Woodbury, arguing that the measure was “unjustified at this stage”. The Oct. 20 ruling by state Supreme Court Justice Lisa Cairo is a significant victory for Long Island’s second-largest nursing home, which still faces a lawsuit from the attorney general’s office, as well as ‘to the state Department of Health’s efforts to have the court appoint a guardian to operate Cold Spring Hills. The Health Department is…
*Initially Reported by Blacknews Dr. Holloway is no stranger to creating curriculum study guide questions to engage her students in intellectually stimulating conversations. She has used films, books, poetry, TED talks, current events, and videos covering a variety of topics to address mental health issues and cultural diversity. So, looking Father’s Day: A Kirk Franklin Story, where Kirk Franklin spoke about trying to locate her biological father, she knew instantly that it would be a great piece of literature to introduce into her graduate course in family counseling. She teamed up with Dr. Berry, whom she knew was passionate about…
Share Tweeter Share E-mailAre the media has launched Thermomix Everyday: a premium magazine filled with inspiration for Thermomix® users and offering potential customers a glimpse into a world of cooking and entertaining possibilities.The first issue of the biannual publication will focus on celebrations: from casual entertaining to something fancy, or simply the beauty of bringing healthy food to the table every day.Readers will enjoy the desserts and sweet baking recipes that abound in the first issue, as well as some globe-trotting and Mediterranean travel with authentic recipes from Greece. Also in the issue: a seasonal spotlight on peaches and mint,…
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A recent study used a systematic review to identify specific algorithms that can be used to type diabetes based on patient health information. The research, published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practiceidentified the best algorithms for typing diabetes using electronic health records (EHRs) and clinical and administrative data.1Over the past 20 years, large diabetes registries and comprehensive administrative and clinical databases have provided a gold mine for population-based research, researchers say.1 These data have the potential to improve planning of care and health services. “This is particularly crucial for conditions such as early-onset diabetes, where low prevalence makes it difficult…