Boost Your Kid’s Math Skills With Free Tutoring (NAPSI)—Students across the country are heading back to in-person learning, after a year or more of remote pandemic learning. As many schools re-open, the demand for extra help in math for students is growing. Supplemental online tutoring is a great option, as many parents struggle to find Read More …
Category: The Black Matters
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Tips To Help You Stay Active And Become A Healthier You (NAPSI)—Following a challenging year, it may be difficult to get back into a healthy routine. Summer is a great time to think about what you can do to improve your health. Wherever you are on your journey to active and healthy living, there are Read More …
NEWSWORTHY TRENDS
Across The U.S., Non-white Neighborhoods Are Hotter Than White Ones (NAPSI)—Nationwide, in both major cities and small towns, neighborhoods with more Black, Hispanic and Asian residents experience hotter temperatures during summer heatwaves than nearby white residents, regardless of a neighborhood’s income. These racial disparities exist because non-white neighborhoods tend to be more densely built up Read More …
OUR HEALTH
You Could Save Someone From Sickle Cell Disease (NAPSI)—On World Sickle Cell Day, June 19, and all through the year, disparities in healthcare can result in unequal outcomes for people of color—but that can be remedied. The Problem Sickle cell disease affects 100,000 people in the U.S., mostly Black and bi-racial. People living with sickle Read More …
HEART HEALTH
A Tool To Save Lives (NAPSI)—Heart disease is a leading cause of death for all Americans, but the death rate is higher for African American men and African American women of all ages than for whites. To help community health workers in African American communities teach others about heart disease prevention, The Heart Truth®, a Read More …
News For Older Americans
Hints To Help You Stay On The Road To Safe Driving (NAPSM)—For many older adults, retaining the ability to drive is very important. It means independence and makes it easier to do shopping, see friends and family, and keep medical appointments. It’s not always a safe option, however. Physical and mental changes related to aging Read More …
Community Concerns
Volunteers Needed To Answer The Call (NAPSM)—When an emergency strikes, firefighters are there to answer the call. What people may not realize is that the majority of these firefighters are volunteers, donating their time and energy to be there for those in need. “It really is neighbors helping neighbors,” said Steve Hirsch, volunteer firefighter and Read More …
Health Awareness Small Changes Can Mean Big Differences In Blood Pressure Control
(NAPSI)—Almost half of the U.S. adult population has high blood pressure—that’s any reading at or above 130 for the top number or 80 for the bottom number. If you find yourself among them, it may be wise to consider four lifestyle evaluation questions: How often do you eat fruits and vegetables? How much salt do Read More …
Good Citizenship Helping Heroes
(NAPSI)—The Department of Defense reports that 1.3 million Americans serve in the military. If you or someone you care about is ever among them and sent overseas, you may be glad to learn about an organization that’s been assisting members of the U.S. armed forces, veterans and their families since the early 1900s: the American Read More …
Health Awareness What To Do About The Flu
(NAPSI)—It’s the peak of flu season, and while fortunately we are not experiencing the epidemic of last year, millions are still suffering from the flu this year. Although common, the flu can be serious and even lead to hospitalization or death. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in the last Read More …