Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Understanding Pulmonary Embolism: A Silent Threat in the African American Community

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a condition that has quietly claimed countless lives, often without warning. The recent passing of Beat King, the renowned producer from Houston, Texas, has brought this dangerous condition into the spotlight, particularly within the African American community. His untimely death is a sobering reminder of the

By Victor Flavius • 5 min read

Health & Wellness

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Breaking the Silence

Introduction October is a month dedicated to shedding light on a deeply concerning issue that affects millions of people worldwide: domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month serves as an opportunity to raise awareness, support survivors, and advocate for change. In this article, we will discuss the significance of this month

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

Health & Wellness

Protein power: 4 ways to unleash the superhero of nutrition

Move over, Hollywood's biggest and brightest … there's a new star in town. Sure, protein is far from new, and the research continues to support an abundance of health benefits supplied by a high-protein diet. But if you thought protein was strictly for fueling up athletes and

By Victor Flavius • 3 min read

Health & Wellness

The 5 things you need to know about demystifying menopause

Menopause is a biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. While it's a natural and normal stage of life, it's also one that's surrounded by numerous misconceptions. "Menopause is often shrouded in myths, stereotypes and misinformation, which

By Victor Flavius • 4 min read

Jhené Aiko, Curates Relaxing R&B Baby Sleep Music with Sleep Soul

Sleep Soul, a fresh R&B-inspired take on the traditional baby sleep music genre presented by Jhené Aiko, reveals its latest installment Sleep Soul: Relaxing R&B Baby Sleep Music (Vol. 3). Listen to the new project – HERE. Curated by Jhené, Sleep Soul: Relaxing R&B Baby

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

Health & Wellness

Mindfulness and its proven impact on loneliness: What you should know

Maybe you know someone who stands by taking five minutes each morning to meditate or finds time after lunch to quiet his or her mind and focus on breathing. Whatever the method may be, incorporating "mindfulness" practices into your life can have a wide range of positive health

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

Making healthcare more accessible and medications more affordable: Technology to the rescue

If you find it challenging to understand the convoluted and sometimes conflicting information regarding your healthcare, you’re not alone. Because the U.S. healthcare system is so complex, sometimes it can be a struggle for patients and even doctors to have clear, transparent information about the costs of medications

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read