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As cold weather approaches, Chef Vernetta shows us her secret to a delicious meal of black bean soup! INGREDIENTS Olive Oil Half an onion Few…
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Research done by the American Cancer Society shows that "A new study finds that smokers are at a…
Research Volunteers Needed Participation involves completion of a questionnaire, blood test, and saliva collection. You will receive a prepaid gift card as a thanks for…
From November 10th -13th, 2021, the Prostate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium (CaPTC), and the African- Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3) from Mayo Clinic will address the global…
In November we raise awareness to those who have been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. The Pancreas is an organ in the body that create hormones…
Wellness goes way beyond physical health, it includes mental and spiritual well-being as well. The article Dimensions of wellness: Change your habits, change your life…
An article from 2018 by Frontiers in Psychology discusses how there is a lot of evidence showing that physical activity alters not only the brains…
An article from 2019 by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), discusses the importance of an adequate diet and a healthy lifestyle on the ocular…
A 2019 article by Frontiers in Medicine, discusses the recommendations of the American Association of Retired Persons Global Council on Brain Health. the article wants…
An article from 2018 by the National Institute of Aging by the National Institutes of Health, discusses the basics of Alzheimer's disease and dementia cognitive…
An article from 2013 discusses mental illness stigma, help seeking care, and public health programs. The abstract states, "Globally, more than 70% of people with…
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) is an institute that is part of the National Institutes of Health. This group leads…
Advances in alcohol research around 2010 sparked an area that needed further research. The effects of alcohol on ethnic minority groups needed further studying to…
In the United States, African American and Hispanic families are the demographic that we see a more prevalent appearance of dementia. An article from the…
March is dedicated to bringing awareness to colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or rectum, or both. It is the third most…
There were a ton of smiling faces at our Wellness Rx Drive-Thru Food Distribution located at Woodland Acres Elementary on 2/27. A huge thank you…
Have you done something this month to improve your heart health? Preventing heart disease, and other cardiovascular disease, is very important to people of all…
Chef Vernetta Stewart, owner of A Cook For You Catering Services shares a Heart Healthy Breakfast Quiche Recipe. She prepares and demonstrates a chicken and…
Happy February and Happy National Heart Month! This Friday 2/5 is National Wear Red Day to support the fight against the No.1 killer for women…
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