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Social Determinants and Lupus Care in the Black Community

When it comes to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and social determinants of health (SDoH), it's clear that these issues go hand in hand, especially...

Lupus Management With Holistic & Integrative Medicine (What You Should Know)

We understand that living with lupus presents unique challenges. The constant battle against fatigue, pain, and unpredictable flares can be discouraging. We spoke with...

Lupus and Sun Sensitivity: Protect Yourself

Photosensitivity is a form of skin sensitivity that occurs as a result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, including the sun. Having lupus can...

Study Finds High Lupus Rates Among Young Black Women

Peak risk of developing the disease occurs in young adulthood Lupus is running rampant among young black women, says a new University of Michigan study...

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

Brain Aging: What’s Normal & When Should We Worry?

Spotting signs of mental decline in ourselves and our loved ones can sometimes be tricky. We all face brain aging, so understanding its signs...

Older and Better: 6 Tips For Authentic Aging

Last year, six months before my 60th birthday, I started asking myself what it meant to age through a series of journal entries that...

Oral Care for Older Adults

Gum disease and tooth decay make caring for teeth more challenging as we age Oral health is important for people of all ages. But the...

Turning 65 Soon? Understand Your Medicare Options

Turning 65 is a time of adjustments and decisions. One critical decision is signing up for Medicare coverage for healthcare and choosing what's suitable...

ASTHMA AWARENESS

Are There Allergy Treatments Specifically For African Americans?

Most everyone experiences allergy symptoms of some form or another, from common dust mites to animal dander to shellfish. While it's unknown why, the...

7 Ways You Could Be Making Your Spring Allergies Worse

In some parts of the country, the 2024 spring allergy season started two to three weeks early. You know what that means: We already...

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