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Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs

People who are obese or overweight are at higher risk of developing several chronic diseases. andreswd/E+ via Getty Images by Loneke Blackman Carr, University of...

Harris proposes that Medicare cover more in-home health care, filling a large gap for older Americans and their caregivers

Getty Images Stock Photo by Jane Tavares, UMass Boston and Marc Cohen, UMass Boston Vice President Kamala Harris outlined a proposal to allow Medicare to expand...

When babysitting changed to raising grandchildren, it nixed my plans — but saved (and changed) my life

Terri Shields, founder and executive director of Hazelwood's JADA House International, sits for a portrait on Aug. 15, 2023, at the Spartan Community Center...

Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role

Self-care, although often neglected by caregivers, is critical when looking after a loved one. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images by Courtney Graetzer, Vanderbilt University The floor nurse...

Take Charge of Your Health Today: Black fathers

CARLOS T. CARTER  In this month’s Take Charge of Your Health Today (TCYHT), we’re focusing on the critical parenting role of Black fathers, including the...

Engaged Black fathers strengthen health of their kids, communities — and themselves.

Men often replicate the best attributes of their own fathers – such as being loving and affectionate. Adobe Stock Photo According to statistics from the...

Parenting While Black supports children’s healthy development and parents’ wellness

Boys often mirror the habits, interests and values of their own fathers Marmion/Shutterstock.com A Pew Research Survey on fatherhood reported that 57% of participants found...

Family Foundations Early Head Start creates equal opportunity for school readiness and success

For more than 20 years, the Family Foundations Early Head Start program has been helping low-in­come families with chil­dren under 3 get off to...

Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources

Family caregivers may be less likely to turn to others when they need their own support. Terry Vine/DigitalVision via Getty Images   − a social worker explains...

Importance of Alzheimer’s education event held on eve of AME Ministers Conference

DIANE POWELL, CENTER, SPEAKS ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATION AT ST. JAMES AME CHURCH. St. James AME Church in East Liberty played host in mid-October to an...

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