The coronavirus is infecting and killing black Americans at an alarmingly high rate.
In Milwaukee County, home to Wisconsin’s largest city, African Americans account for about 70 percent of the dead but just 26 percent of the population. The disparity is similar in Louisiana, where 70 percent of the people who have died were black, although African Americans make up just 32 percent of the state’s population. In Michigan, African Americans account for 33 percent of cases and roughly 40 perce
These are things that you can do today that don’t cost anything. We recommend you prioritize these basic steps for protecting and improving your health — and potentially your immune system.
While these actions are always important aspects of maintaining good health, they may be crucial during times of increased risk, like now.
Our immune systems are designed to fight off sicknesses and viruses. But unfortunately, the immune system can get worn down by many things typical of a modern life like stress, toxins, lack of exercise and unhe
Churches are closing, sports leagues are suspending seasons, and theme parks are shutting down.
And if you didn’t get the note, Costco banned free samples, too.
If you’re just catching up – or you don’t know what to believe – here are eight key facts you should know about the coronavirus (COVID-19):
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the death rate around the world is 3-4 percent, although i
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A collection of the best super bowl recipes – all inspired by Mediterranean flavors! Choose your favourite amongst these super bowl dips, snacks, finger foods and desserts and throw a party no one will ever forget!
Kick off this Super Bowl with some of my Mediterranean Super Bowl recipes! These super bowl recipe ideas are easy to make, healthy, and made with simple fresh ingredients inspired the Mediterranean Cuisine! You cannot miss out on these Super Bowl dips, snacks, pizzas, chicken o
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I first ate this quinoa chili—that is, the quinoa chili that inspired this recipe—when Alex and I went to lunch on a break from a class at our adoption agency. It was a much needed break; our heads were spinning with talk of birth moms and dads and legal risk and fees and lawyers. There are so many unknowns to this process. We’re now in this limbo phase, waiting for our lives to change. Have you ever taken a leap o
Rapper Stic.man was a 20-year-old in Brooklyn trying to get a record deal, deep in what his wife calls the original hip-hop lifestyle: burgers, blunts and booze.
“I had picked up some bad habits, smoking herb all the time, drinking every day in the urban obstacle course,” says Stic.man, a.k.a. Khnum Muata Ibomu but born Clayton Gavin. “I woke up one morning and my ankle was gigantically swollen, and I found out I had gout. That was my wake-up call. It was a blessing that revealed my path
Happy New Year, y’all! I am so excited about this year. Many things have already happened or are in the works and I am so grateful to be able to share it all with you very soon. #NewYearNewMe is a big thing right about now so I’m bringing you something tied to that. Each year, my church completes the Daniel Fast, which is based on scripture found in the book of Daniel–specifically Daniel 1:12 and 10:2. It’s essentially a plant-based diet with a few further restrictions.
This year, we aren’t
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