Health
44% of African Americans suffer from Hypertension. It doesn't have to be that way.May 5, 2023, Berkeley, CA, According to the American Heart Association, African Americans have one of the highest rates of hypertension (high blood pressure) in the world. In the United States, it is estimated that nearly 44% of African American adults have hypertension, which is higher than any other racial or ethnic group. Hypertension is a significant risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other health problems, so it is crucial to manage it through lifestyle changes and/or medication. Learn more about how high blood pressure and hypertension affect the body and what to do about it.
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Unvaccinated people are five times more likely to get COVID and Long COVID. Get vaccinated!
April 18, 2023, Berkeley, CA, Alameda has over 2,000 new COVID cases.
CDC data shows that the updated boosters are called “updated” because they protect against both the original virus that causes COVID-19 and the Omicron variant BA.4 and BA.5. Two COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers, Pfizer and Moderna, have developed updated COVID-19 boosters. If you have not received the vaccination - unfortunately, communities of color, often lack the access and knowledgeable clinicians. As a result more Latinos and Blacks are not vaccinated. Additionally, many doctors have trouble identifying the symptoms of Long COVID. We need to care about ourselves and our family members.
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April 18, 2023, Berkeley, CA, Alameda has over 2,000 new COVID cases.
CDC data shows that the updated boosters are called “updated” because they protect against both the original virus that causes COVID-19 and the Omicron variant BA.4 and BA.5. Two COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers, Pfizer and Moderna, have developed updated COVID-19 boosters. If you have not received the vaccination - unfortunately, communities of color, often lack the access and knowledgeable clinicians. As a result more Latinos and Blacks are not vaccinated. Additionally, many doctors have trouble identifying the symptoms of Long COVID. We need to care about ourselves and our family members.
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Education
Does your school provide computers to kids if they need a donated computer?
RRRcomputer.org connects underprivileged children with computers, the internet, and digital training. The organization diverts computing devices that would otherwise be recycled or thrown away, refurbishes them, and gives them back to the community, transforming e-waste into life-changing opportunities for youth in the Bay Area. Click for full story |
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Barbara Howard, founder of BH Brilliant Minds
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Quote by Sergio Sanders, artist and entrepreneur "Ms. Barbara Howard, your light shines so brightly. Everything that you do on a daily basis is to serve. You are the epitome of God's workers of light. You are here for a purpose to transform souls. And people do not even know the process that you go through with God, in order to give them the light that they have been praying for." Barbara Howard discusses breast cancer and how to lower the risk with George Y Pearson. Originally streamed on Facebook. For the full interview click here: Barbara Howard. |
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Interview with Dr. Marcus Lorenzo PennCommitting to self care is one of the best choices we can make. George Y. Pearson interviews Dr. Marcus Lorenzo who organized community wide programs about the benefits of mindfulness, yoga, nutrition, and above all a commitment to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy the interview with Dr. Marcus Lorenzo.
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