Toledo’s Lupus Awareness Weekend
The Truth Staff Joyce Goings has been a lupus sufferer and survivor for decades but until a year ago, she had not realized that there were so many others in the area, particularly Black women, […]
Category: Health
The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
Healing for Our Mothers: A Grief and Loss Workshop
By Angie Hayes The Truth Reporter A “Grief and Loss Workshop,” a supportive and information event hosted by L.E.A.D. Community Church and the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, was held on Thursday, May 11 at the Mott […]
Simple Tips to Help Black Men Manage Blood Pressure to Prevent Stroke and Dementia
For many health conditions, Black/African Americans are impacted at disproportionate rates. High blood pressure is the leading modifiable risk factor for stroke, cardiovascular disease, and dementia. Black/African Americans are 50 percent more likely to have […]
Infused Water
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor Not everyone loves drinking plain water, so infused water is a healthy alternative to beverages that are high in sugar. It is as simple as […]
A Mental Health Moment On Being Mother
By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, CCHt Licensed Mental Health Therapist The Truth Contributor If you were born a female there is a high probability that you may one day become a mother by giving […]
Friends and Relationships Can Extend Our Lives
By Paul Hubbard Guest Column If you feel that making friends as an African American adult and senior citizen isn’t as easy as it used to be, you are right. As kids, we had recess […]
The Fitness Freeway: Journey to Health and Wellness
By Dr. Anita M. Lewis-Sewell, MD Special to The Truth Life is a journey. This is a familiar and frequently used phrase. We can all agree that life, like a human kaleidoscope, is constantly changing, […]
Mercy Health’s Mobile Mammography Van Visits Area Locations
As Mercy Health continues to evolve to better meet the needs of our patients and community, we are pleased to announce the region’s first mobile mammography unit has visits scheduled throughout the region. The mobile […]
La’Shardae Scott: Mother of Two Warrior Children
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter In recent years, there is a growing movement to raise awareness and advocate for those living with sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people […]
Rising Inflation is Impacting Mental Health. How the Country is Coping
Special to The Truth It’s no secret that the country is feeling the pinch from inflation and the rising costs of goods and services, with 48% of Americans struggling to make ends meet financially, according […]