Wellness Archives - Page 21 of 27

In the hot seat, Fauci gets a free pass on mask use

August 3, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

WASHINGTON—Lawmakers did not address one topic of popular debate while questioning Anthony Fauci on Friday: Why did you take your mask off? Fauci, the federal government’s top infectious disease expert, was photographed July 23 sitting in the empty stands at […]

Severely disabled girl uses robot to walk

July 30, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

A 10-year-old Belgian girl who suffers from epilepsy that is so severe that she can barely move is now able to walk in place, thanks to the help of a new “robot.” Her parents are asking for donations so she […]

$2M baby: Russian tot gets pricey shot

July 28, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

A 1-year-old Russian girl suffering from a rare neuromuscular disease has received an injection of what’s been dubbed the world’s “most-expensive shot,” thanks to online fundraising efforts led by her mother that drew donations from several celebrities. Milana Semenkova, who […]

Two Masks

July 27, 2020 admin 0

By Deirdre L. Jones-Lowman Lately, I have been thinking a lot about masks–psychological and physical masks as we adjust to our new normal. I posit that masks are worn for safety, protection and to disguise racism and implicit biases. Wearing […]

New Health Report Identifies a New Industry Sector – FemAging Tech- Women of Color (including African Americans and Hispanics) are Overlooked in Innovation Research, Investment and Development.

July 23, 2020 admin 0

Black Entrepreneur releases the First of its-kind report Health and Tech Research reveals that many FemAging Tech innovations are not meeting the needs of the 55% of U.S. women who are concerned about staying active, and independent as they age. […]

Vacation hot spot Andalusia makes masks required beachwear

July 16, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Amid increasing restrictions around the world as the number of coronavirus cases spikes, the vacation hot spot of Andalusia on the southern coast of Spain is requiring everyone to wear face masks at all beaches and swimming pools as of […]

HeroZona Foundation Establishes Nation’s Largest COVID-19 Testing Site

July 15, 2020 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia A.P.” Powell, the founder and CEO of HeroZona, calls the recently established free drive-thru testing site “COVID City.” Funding for the site came via the CARES Act established earlier this year. “We […]

6-year-old’s exuberant video promotes tourism in Italy

July 11, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

An irresistible invitation to visit the popular Marche region of Italy is being promoted not by any tourism agency, but by a charming 6-year-old. She made the video, in part, to help sadness over the coronavirus ‘fly away.’” In a […]

Stars gather for online festival to combat hunger in Amazon rainforest

June 22, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

More than a million Brazilians have been diagnosed with COVID-19, many of them indigenous people in the Amazon rainforest. And to help them, a group of musicians and celebrities from around the world will come together for an online music […]

The Naked Truth About Garlic

June 16, 2020 admin 0

By MARCUS MOORE (Founder / Spiceologist / Nutritionist / Chef) Let’s jump right into this LOL… NO! Garlic is not a Mosquito Deterrent Wearing Garlic Won’t Prevent a Cold Garlic Does Not Detoxify Your Blood Garlic Should Not be Used […]

The Impact of COVID-19 in Our Community: Let’s Not Put Our Health at Risk

June 15, 2020 admin 0

By J.C. Watts Washington, D.C., city attorney George Valentine was black, brilliant, and fit. But after contracting COVID-19, he became so weak, he had trouble moving and even speaking. When it got to the point where he could barely breathe, […]

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The Pfizer Foundation Awards the National Black Nurses Association Grants to Support Nurses and Older Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic

June 12, 2020 admin 0

Funds will support the NBNA Wellness and Mental Health Program for Nurses and Just in time COVID Assistance Program for Older Adults SILVER SPRING, MD, (June 12, 2020) – The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) is pleased to announce charitable contributions […]

Dr. Daniel Laroche highlights wellness revolution and what COVID-19 exposed

June 8, 2020 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Photos: Provided by Advanced Eye Care of New York Dr. Daniel Laroche is a nationally recognized ophthalmologist and the former chair of the Ophthalmology Section for the National Medical Association. For the past 25 years, he’s been […]

HBCU Elevate Zoom Conference June 7th 5PM EST

June 7, 2020 admin 0

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It Is OK to Not Be OK

June 4, 2020 admin 0

By Deirdre L. Jones-Lowman The COVID-19 pandemic has truly changed the way we interact with our neighbors and family. It has changed the way we view education, finances, entertainment, sports, fine dining, and other aspects of life that we have […]

An Interview with Scott Yates: Fit In your 50’s

June 4, 2020 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your profession. I’ve been in sales for 30 years and will continue in this career for many more. I love the challenge and it has been extremely satisfying to see how far I’ve come. There is never a dull moment in sales. […]