Global Handwashing Day is October 15th, highlighting the importance of effective handwashing to prevent illness and disease and save lives. However, every day is a great day to show love to your hands through the simple and vital act of handwashing. Let’s talk about it. Why is handwashing important? Likely, one of the first childhood… Continue reading Handwashing: Show Your Hands Some Love
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE
Dark chocolate has many health benefits for African American women when eaten in moderation. It is high in antioxidants, which help protect the body from damage caused by harmful substances known as free radicals. It also contains flavonoids, which have been shown to lower blood pressure and improve blood flow to the heart.African American women… Continue reading HEALTH BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE
Can Stress Impact My Heart Health?
Heart disease is a significant health concern, particularly among African Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for African American adults in the United States, causing more deaths yearly than cancer, stroke, and diabetes combined (CDC, 2021). The term “heart disease” refers to… Continue reading Can Stress Impact My Heart Health?
Accountability Hacks
The most salient component of accountability, the idea that we are responsible for our actions, is central to a long-standing debate among philosophers and psychologists: that of determinism versus free will. Determinism suggests that people act based on cause-and-effect relationships and therefore could not have acted any differently than what they actually did, whereas theories… Continue reading Accountability Hacks
Ready. Set. Pedal.
Riding a bike is an excellent way of working out. Bicycles offer a low-impact workout that works great for people who prefer not to jump around while exercising. They help in losing weight by shedding calories and also help in toning up the muscles in your lower body. Bike riding also strengthens your heart, lungs,… Continue reading Ready. Set. Pedal.
Establishing a Daily Routine: Find Success Here
Individual daily decisions and actions drive every day. These actions become a daily routine. According to Merriam-Webster, a routine is a regular course or procedure. In other words, a routine is the typical day-to-day plan of action that can be beneficial or detrimental to one’s well-being.Self-awareness of habits and daily routine must be assessed to… Continue reading Establishing a Daily Routine: Find Success Here
Wellness Travel Breaks That Don’t Break the Budget
Looking for ways to decrease stress, and enhance physical and emotional wellbeing? Try travel as a stress outlet to promote an active lifestyle, deepen connection with others, and relieve stress triggers. Travel sparks transformational experiences in health behavior, thoughts, spiritual beliefs and social interactions. (Transformative Experience) However, economic shifts hinder travel activity. Household budgets are… Continue reading Wellness Travel Breaks That Don’t Break the Budget
African American Women and Cervical Cancer
According to Medical News Today, “Black women are the second most likely demographic to develop cervical cancer. They are also more likely to die from this condition than white women”. Here’s how you can beat it! Learn about it and get screened regularly. What is cervical cancer?Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body… Continue reading African American Women and Cervical Cancer
Letter from the Editor – January 2023
Welcome to Color of Wellness! We are BEYOND happy you are here! We are excited about having you as a member of our community, and in celebration of our third year in publication, we have some exciting expansion projects for you all. Color of Wellness is a platform that provides health and wellness education for… Continue reading Letter from the Editor – January 2023