April 10th, 2020
Black people account for a disproportionate share of COVID-19 cases across North Carolina. The question is why. “We’ve joked about this in the African American community, for years. We say, when white America gets a cold, we get pneumonia,” said Ophelia Garmon-Brown, an executive with Winston-Salem-based Novant Health. But the coronavirus is no joke, and […]
March 27th, 2020
Did you know that 46.4 percent of American adults will experience mental illness during their lifetime? In fact, 5 percent of adults in the USA experience a mental illness in any one year. (Source) There’s a very good chance that so many people around you – including your friends and family members – are dealing […]
March 21st, 2020
One in two sexually active persons will contract an STI by age 25. But, as a part of society, your responsibility doesn’t end with yourself. Each of us must work collectively to make our communities better. So, while you’re healthy, you must also ensure that others around you are in the same line as well. […]
March 13th, 2020
In your teen, if you knew having a fire Instagram game would become so important in the future, maybe you would have taken better care of your dental health. But now, with discolored teeth, it’s really embarrassing to post your pictures on social media. In fact, you’re self-conscious even smiling in the public. It’s a […]
February 23rd, 2020
It’s difficult to absorb the news. Moreover, while STI and STD have severe health repercussions, it is also extremely challenging psychologically owing to the stigma they still hold in society. So, if your friend or any other loved one has been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection or disease, it’s essential you know how to […]
February 18th, 2020
That might not be plaque. Your teeth may actually be discoloring due to enamel erosion. Enamel is the outer layer of the tooth, hard and translucent. Due to various reasons, it may start wearing out, which would leave your tooth discolored, looking yellow or brown. Enamel also protects your teeth, insulating it from unbearable temperature […]
February 9th, 2020
Even though at its peak, awareness around mental health is still very low. It demands more attention and discussion. There’re reasons why more than 264 million people in the world are living with depression in silence. There are also reasons why many people even fail to understand the seriousness of their problem, usually assuming it […]
December 20th, 2019
From Thanksgiving to Halloween and now to Christmas/new year holidays, it’s the merry season we all love (well, most do). While this is a season to be jolly, it could also be a season to be wary. Often, accidents, heart attacks, food poisoning, depression, trips to ER, or huge weight gain are rife during […]
November 19th, 2019
Let’s start with a question. What is stressing you out? It’s arguable that no one’s life is completely stress-free. At some point, the hustle of life gets to us and makes it all seem overwhelming. We may feel stressed due to an argument, piles of work, or everyday hassles like being stuck in traffic. Being […]
October 30th, 2019
Truly, not every addiction is a bad thing. But addiction in the form of substance or alcohol dependence and the likes are really bad for your health. Therefore, admitting that you have a problem is the first step to addiction recovery and making a decision to quit is another good step. Thumbs up if you […]