Black Family Wellness Articles

Fingernail Care

Are you having issues with your nails? Dealing with ridges, spots, or white lines? Here are some things you can do to keep your nails healthy.

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Juvenile Arthritis

According to the Arthritis Foundation, Nearly 300,000 children in the United States are affected by Juvenile Arthritis

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Psoriasis Awareness Month

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes cells to accumulate rapidly on the skin, causing red, scaly patches. It can appear in any area of the body, although it is most common on the outside of the elbows, knees or scalp.

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Contact Lens Health Week

August 24-28 2015 marks the second annual Contact Lens Health Week, dedicated to raising awareness about proper lens care and wear.

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Immunizations

Immunization is important, not only as a child, but throughout every stage of your life. Take some time this month to know which vaccines you and loved ones may need, to protect against infectious diseases.

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Breastfeeding

Research shows that breastfeeding rates among African-Americans are lower than other groups. National Breastfeeding Awareness Month aims to educate and promote breastfeeding.

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Allergies

The AAFA states that an estimated 50 million people in the United States are affected by nasal allergies, 30 percent of which are adults and 40 percent are children.

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National Sickle Cell Month

Sickle cell anemia, the most common form of sickle cell disease and occurs in 1 out of every 500 African-American births in the United States.

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Alzheimer’s Disease

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, however a treatment plan including medication, exercise, and nutrition can help with symptoms.

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Childhood Cancer

Last year nearly 16,000 children under the age of 20 were diagnosed with cancer.

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