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National African American health

Swimming safety: High percentage of minority children do not know how to swim

The University of Memphis and the USA Swimming Foundationclaims thatbetween 60 to 70 percent of African American and Latino children do not know...
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This weekend: Make a splash with Olympian Maritza Correia at Mount Vernon YMCA

In helping to raise awareness about water safety, the USA Swimming Foundation & Olympic Medalist Maritza Correia will hold a national water...
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Proper techniques to help you wash your hands thoroughly

While many understand the significance of why you should wash your hands, some may not be taking time to do it properly. It’s important for...
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What you should know about protecting your skin from skin cancer

Many African Americans feel that just because they have dark skin, they are less likely to develop skin cancer, but this is not the case. According...
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Dealing with depression: How to stay focused when lacking motivation

One of the most common symptoms when dealing with depression is lack of motivation. It’s hard to have a positive outlook when everything...
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Defeating diabetes: Taking simple steps to adopt healthier habits

One of the reasons why diabetes is such an important issue for black Americans is due to poor dieting leading to obesity. Many black Americans may...
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Affordable Health Care Act may reduce health disparities among black Americans

While many African Americans lack health insurance coverage, the Affordable Health Care Act (aka Obamacare) may help more blacks obtain healthcare...
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Pop culture and peer pressure: How they contribute to teen weight issues

Data from a recent study about teen weight loss and self-esteem may add more evidence that pop culture and peer pressure continue to have a strong...
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Homedics Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor review

The Homedics Automatic Blood Pressure Monitoris a clinically proven blood pressure device that allows you to check your blood pressure in the...
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Warning for Statin users from FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have announced important label changes made on multiple types of drug labels that help lower cholesterol. The...
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