Health and Wellness Blog

Read this article to learn more about hypertension and its impact on the African American community. Discover prevention tips, causes, and more.

Read this article to discover more about common diseases that disproportionately affect African Americans and the Black community and tips on preventing them.

Read this article to learn more about minority stress: the additional stress marginalized groups face due to the prejudice and discrimination they encounter.

Geriatric doctors specialize in care for older adults. This article explains what a geriatric doctor is, what they treat, and tips on how to find one.

As we age, we grow more vulnerable to common illnesses like the flu. Those who are ages 55 and older are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu due to their immune systems weakening from age.

Influenza often referred to as “the flu,” is a virus that primarily affects the nose, throat, and occasionally the lungs. Depending on which strain a patient contracts, the symptoms may range from mild to severe.

Due to modern technological advances and past studies linked to gaining immunity over COVID-19, the vaccine was able to be produced at rapid speeds.

With the rapid production and rollout of the coronavirus vaccine, a lot of questions hang that patients want answers to.

For a vaccine to be licensed and widely approved, it must first go through five testing stages to ensure its safety and efficacy.