…documents are crucial for ensuring that both young adults and their parents are prepared for any unexpected situations that could arise
Category: HEALTHY LIVING
Posted inMental Health, Shana
Reclaiming peace and centering yourself: Self-care for Black women after the election
Reclaim peace after the election with self-care for Black women. Learn ways to protect your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Posted inTake Care Sis
Early Puberty: A continuous rising trend that has been disproportionally affecting Black girls
Accelerated puberty in girls is linked to diet, stress, and environmental factors, increasing the risk of cancer, obesity, and other health complications.
Posted inComplexity of Coils, EQUITY, Fitness, Jillian, Take Care Sis
FDA missed its deadline to propose a ban on hair relaxers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning formaldehyde in hair relaxers, but the deadline has been missed. Research has shown that these chemicals have been linked to fibroids, early puberty, gestational high blood pressure, and uterine cancer. The FDA has not…
Posted infamily/relationship, MONEY, Self-Care-, Take Care Sis
It’s Moms’ Equal Pay Day- and the numbers don’t look great
Single mothers face a 28% poverty rate, far higher than single fathers and married couples. The pay gap worsens with caregiving…
Posted inFAMILY & FRIENDS, Fitness, Take Care Sis
The Failure to Track Data on Stillbirths Undermines Efforts to Prevent Them
Fetal death records are often missing cause of death, race and other crucial information.
Posted inComplexity of Coils, EQUITY, Mental Health, Tabitha Jennings
‘Hair Depression?’ Societal Pressures and Personal Identity Are Intertwine for Black Women
Is hair depression real? We’re kicking off a new series about Black women and our hair called Complexity of Coils…
Posted inTake Care Sis
Tips on Self-Confidence From A Drag Queen
Expert advice on authenticity and showing confidence…
Posted inFitness, Take Care Sis
Insulin would cost $35 max under proposed Ohio bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers used personal stories to craft the legislation
Posted inFitness
There’s a renewed push in Congress for Medicaid to cover doulas and midwives
New legislation would make the pregnancy and postpartum services from doulas and midwives reimbursable in…