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.
Juvenile Arthritis
According to the Arthritis Foundation, Nearly 300,000 children in the United States are affected by Juvenile Arthritis
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.
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.
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.
Breastfeeding
Research shows that breastfeeding rates among African-Americans are lower than other groups. National Breastfeeding Awareness Month aims to educate and promote breastfeeding.
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.
Alzheimer’s Disease
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, however a treatment plan including medication, exercise, and nutrition can help with symptoms.
Childhood Cancer
Last year nearly 16,000 children under the age of 20 were diagnosed with cancer.