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 […]
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The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
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 […]
Minority Health Month Kickoff 2023
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s Office on Minority Health is pleased to announce the 36th Annual Minority Health kickoff. The Toledo Lucas County Health Department’s Office on Minority Health will be hosting several events during […]
Do Men Feel Emotional After a Break-Up?
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, CCHt, Licensed Mental Health Therapist The Truth Contributor Society has deemed women more emotional than men for centuries. It caused women to be blocked from […]
CDC: Autism Diagnosis among Black Children Increasing
By Associated Press For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. Among all […]
Get the Good Fat
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor Even though “fat” has a reputation for being unhealthy, there are both healthy and unhealthy options in our foods. The body needs dietary fat for: […]
New Perspectives Sober Living: Refining the Approach to Sobriety
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Addiction is a complex and multifaceted experience. At first use, drugs or alcohol may feel intense and exciting with rushes of dopamine flooding the brain. However, as addiction sets […]