Wellness Archives - Page 9 of 27

Marcus Smith-Alexandros Eyewear, CEO & Founder

June 22, 2022 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? I had been working with brands like Nike and adidas for about 15 years, I always knew I wanted to find my own thing but I wanted it to be based on […]

Fitness

It Starts with The Mind: Felicia Wilson Shares Her Weight Loss Journey and How She’s Helping Others.

June 21, 2022 admin 0

By: Kymberly Amara The conversation surrounding weight loss can be riddled with judgment, bias, and lack of understanding or concern for those who may be struggling with excess weight. People are often written off as lazy, greedy, or some other […]

Juneteenth & Father’s Day Are Special For Black Dads During Covid

June 19, 2022 admin 0

By Paula Penebaker and Darryl Sellers This year, Juneteenth and Father’s Day fall on June 19. Of course, being a Black father in 2022 differs from the experiences of Black dads in 1865. So, let’s take a closer look. During […]

Merry Green The Visionary CEO and Founder of The Black Women’s Expo-BWE Next

June 16, 2022 admin Comments Off

By: Allaire W Curating events centered around Black women’s issues is nothing new for Merry Green. As president of MGPG Events, she understands the need for spaces that cater to African American women with a focus on mental health and […]

Vlad Lapich, with tech startup company Fast, works on his computer on the first day back in the office on March 24, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Broken Connection: Employees In The Office Feel Less Connected Than Remote Workers

June 14, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

A study shows that rebuilding connections is not that easy for employees who’ve returned to working in the office.
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The Village is a housing model to give people with various disabilities more opportunities and a better quality of life. If successful, it hopes to replicate its model nationwide. (Cornerstone Inc.)

Innovative Housing Complex In LA Seeks To Empower People With Developmental Disabilities

June 14, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

“What will happen when I’m gone?” wonder aging parents who care for disabled adult children. The Village offers a possible answer.
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In this photo illustration, a Coronavirus, Covid-19, 10 minute blood test indicates a negative result after a demonstration on March 16, 2020 in Derby, England. (Photo illustration, by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Mental Health Warning: Study Shows High Post-COVID Anxiety Disorder Risk

June 10, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) used data from the National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C) for their study.
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An Interview with Kiara Luna-mental health therapist, best selling author, public speaker and entrepreneur

June 9, 2022 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? This is a great question. I was inspired by so many different circumstances in my personal and professional life to become an entrepreneur. I will begin by sharing that I started […]

An Interview with Walter Maxfield Jones

June 4, 2022 admin 0

By Staff Tell us about your education and professional career. I attended Morgan State University on an Electrical Engineering scholarship. Professionally, I am a Talent Acquisition Consultant. I created my company, ITSA, over 20 years ago to provided recruiting assistance […]

Nomadic Journey to Palenque, Colombia: The 1st Free Town for Africans in the Americas

May 29, 2022 admin 0

By Kimatni D. Rawlins Suta Ma Black translates to “We are Black” for the Afro-Colombian people of San Basilio de Palenque, founded by South American leader Benkos Bioho who escaped slavery and led a rebellion of enslaved maroons from Cartagena […]

Live Your Best Life With Vivianne A. Griffith Author Of Arise And Go Forth in Faith Listen in May, 22

May 21, 2022 admin 0

About Vivianne A. Griffiths, MSN, APRN, CCLC – Founder Vivianne A. Griffiths MSN, APRN has been a Nurse Practitioner for over 20 years practicing in various urban health care settings with a passion for under-served populations. She earned her MSN […]

A man carries empty beer bottles as he collects them from a restaurant in a hutong neighborhood on September 8, 2021 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

Drinking Problem: Alcohol Abuse Increased During COVID Pandemic

May 18, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

The statistics found that in 2020 the observed alcohol use disorder-related deaths were about 25% higher than the projected rates.
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Mental Wealth: COVID’s Impact on Mental Health in the Black Community

May 18, 2022 admin 0

Helpful Tips to Protect Your Mental Health By Paula Penebaker People have been facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, isolation, missed milestones and increased anxiety. In addition, there are disparities in health care, such as access to health […]

Hey Detroit The Black Women’s Expo Has Vivica A. Fox Coming To Your Town June 18-19,2022

May 11, 2022 admin 0

Get Ticket Now BWe NEXT is coming to DETROIT Huntington Place1 Washington BoulevardDetroit, Michigan 48226, United States (US) June 18-19, 2022! Just in time for Father’s Day and Juneteenth Weekend! Dates and Times: Saturday, June 18, 2022 | 10:00AM – […]

Meet Dr. Karen Barbee EdD, LCMHCS, LCAS, Co-Author with Dr. Chris Hershey of The Definitive Guide to Understanding Karens Patriarchy and Other Modalities of Oppression

May 9, 2022 admin 0

By Staff What is a Karen/Ken? Karen/Ken are individuals both female and male who police others using a lens of White Supremacy. These people believe that they have the power to overrule the lives of others whom they believe are […]

Watch Our Virtual Town Hall : Covid’s Impact On Mental Health in the Black Community

May 5, 2022 admin 0

By Staff On Thursday, April 28, 2022 The We Can Do This program in partnership with Heart & Soul held a virtual town hall which provided a much-needed platform to discuss the challenges Black families are facing at the intersection […]