Tag Archive | Healthcare
Penny Dickerson awarded GSA Fellowship 2017
For Immediate Release November 11, 2016 Contact: Todd Kluss tkluss@geron.org (202) 587-2839 America’s Top Reporters on Aging Chosen for Fellowship ProgramThe Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and New America Media (NAM) have selected 16 distinguished reporters for the next cohort of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program, now in its seventh year. They represent a […]
Tai Chi helps the heart, mind, and soul
Tai Chi looks sexy and cool. I can recall being in Philadelphia and watching elderly Asians “make love to air” in slow, choreographed movements that improve breathing, relaxation, and meditation. Recent studies prove the martial arts technique of tai chi not only improves quality of life, but is an excellent practice for women who are […]
Poised to Win
Poised to Win Tamara Smith, Ms. Black Florida USA, uses her platform to help other women Penny Dickerson Special to the Miami Times Apr 3, 2019 Tamara Smith The controversial allure of beauty has captivated American audiences since Bert Parks first rendered his 1955 serenade of “There She Is” in Atlantic City. An obvious absence […]
African American Childhood Obesity: the skinny on fat
This blog is featured in HBCU Lifestyles: http://hbculifestyle.com/contributor-how-you-can-help-african-american-youth-fight-obesity/ Being the fat kid will never be cool. America is a skinny nation and an ad hoc committee on “acceptable appearance” has deemed that fat ain’t where it’s at and skinny is in. Media influences applaud the weight loss efforts of the rich and famous as their guant faces […]
Male Menopause and Mid-life Swings
Discovering Health: “Do Men Go Through Menopause?” http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/men/health-tips/men-menopause.htm Guess who’s become a cranky, menopausal dad? So much for aunt Marge and mom getting all the flack for approaching fifty with all of the cranky and irritable side-effects. Of course women have always gotten the brunt end of the deal when it comes to the natural […]
Bebe Moore: Mental Health means more
As featured in HBCU Lifestyles http://hbculifestyle.com/contributor-hbcus-addressing-anxiety-emotional-stress-among-students/ African American college students should applaud the vocal example of Bebe Moore Campbell. In an age where rap stars and NBA athletes are the most celebrated heroes, it is with good cause that we lift up a woman whose advocacy was intended to help so many. Prior to her […]
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