Nurturing Mental Health and Aging: A Holistic Approach for Black Women and Families As we journey through life, our mental health becomes an increasingly vital aspect of our overall well-being. The unique experiences faced by Black women and their families bring additional dimensions to the conversation surrounding mental health and aging. This article aims to Continue Reading
Posture is something that I love to talk about because I’ve always paid attention to it. Sometimes, I’m even that annoying friend who is pointing out that you’re not sitting up straight (lol). Maintaining proper posture is extremely important for all of us to work towards. It is especially important for women when it comes Continue Reading
News Provided by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc (BMMA) NATIONAL – On Tuesday, April 11, 2023 the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) will kick off its 6th annual Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW23) campaign with the introduction of the organization’s new comprehensive issues and values-based policy agenda, Black Mamas Matter: In Policy and Practice. Continue Reading
As we approach the end of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, we’d like to share some helpful tips that may assist parents and guardians in promoting good nutrition for our youth. A healthy diet offers us the benefit of lowering our risk of health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension and overweight/obesity. FACTS According to Continue Reading
Have you ever felt depressed? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Additionally, women are more prone to depression versus men. Depression is clinically defined as “a period of two weeks or longer during Continue Reading
An informative article discussing key facts about endometriosis that women should know.
Cetta Barnhart is connecting to the community in ways that are unique and valuable. As the owner of Seed Time Harvest Farms, a fresh produce delivery service, she is using her platform to not only promote the value of healthy eating of farm fresh local foods, but she is also educating those along her path Continue Reading
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age (age 15 – 49). It is characterized by hormone imbalance, hyperandrogenism (excess male hormone levels), and abnormal cystic growth in the ovaries. In PCOS, many small, fluid-filled cysts containing immature eggs envelope the ovaries, causing them to Continue Reading
Sexual health is a delicate topic and one that isn’t usually the first to come up in conversation. An important aspect of our overall being, sexual health often times may be the last thing we acknowledge when problems arise due to shame, embarrassment, confusion, or other personal reasons. A variety of factors can come into Continue Reading
Breastfeeding Awareness Month – August 1 – 31st World Breastfeeding Week – August 1st – 7th Breastfeeding is a practice that dates way back and provides a host of benefits to our children. Often times, Melanated women get tricked out of giving our children the best there is to offer, because like most knowledge, this Continue Reading
