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Generational Wellness Digest

Balance Period is a wellness solutions company that's passionate about health equity. We are on a mission to close the racial health gap by empowering communities to create generational wellness. The resources we provide will help you optimize your health from the inside out and empower others to do the same. Subscribe below!

PTSD, generational wellness, mental health

Vol. 233 | Featured: The Hidden Struggle with PTSD Treatment for People of Color 🙇🏽‍♂️✊🏾

Have you ever wondered why mental health treatments don’t always work the same way for everyone? When it comes to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the story gets even more complex across different racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. This week, we explore how PTSD affects People of Color differently, revealing gaps in treatment access, engagement, and culturally relevant care. While the symptoms of PTSD are universal, research shows that Black, Hispanic, and other communities face unique...
African American Alzheimer’s, Health Equity, Caregivers

Vol. 232 | Featured: The Heavy Toll of Alzheimer’s on African American Families 🙇🏽‍♂️💔

Alzheimer’s disease isn’t just a health crisis; it’s a social and economic one, too. While African Americans make up only 13.6% of the U.S. population, they shoulder a third of the total costs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. That’s a staggering burden, one that disproportionately affects women, caregivers, and entire families. This week, we explore how systemic disparities, from healthcare access to neighborhood conditions, contribute to these alarming statistics. Just as improving...
men's health month, generational wellness

Vol. 231 | Featured: Why Men's Health Matters in the Health Equity Conversation 🧔🏾‍♂️🩺

As we recognize Men's Health Month this June, it's important to understand that men face unique health challenges that often go unaddressed—they die about 5 years earlier than women and are far less likely to seek preventive care or mental health support. This isn't about taking resources away from other groups, but rather recognizing that true health equity means everyone gets the care they need. In this volume, you'll learn about the specific barriers men face in healthcare, the cultural...
generational wellness, health equity, sleep

Vol. 230 | Featured: How Diet, Exercise, and Sleep Work Together for Your Health 🍎💪🏾😴

Ever wonder why you crave junk food after a bad night's sleep, or why you sleep better after a good workout? The connection between diet, exercise, and sleep isn't just in your head – it's backed by real science that can transform your health. In this volume, we break down how these three work as a powerful team in your body, share eye-opening stats about why nearly one-third of Americans aren't getting enough sleep, and give you simple, doable steps to improve all three areas without feeling...
generational wellness, older adults

Vol. 229 | Featured: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care for Older Adults 👵🏾✊🏾

As the U.S. population ages, ensuring equitable health care for all older adults becomes more urgent—especially as people of color are projected to make up nearly half of adults 65 and older by 2060. While Medicare offers broad coverage, racial and ethnic disparities in treatment, communication, and access still persist, often rooted in longstanding social and economic inequalities. This week’s featured article highlights findings from KFF’s 2023 survey, revealing how older Black, Hispanic,...
generational wellness, black heart health, sdoh

Vol. 228 | Featured: Social Determinants of Health and Disparities in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases 🫀🩺

This May, as we recognize National High Blood Pressure Education Month, we're highlighting how where you live, work, and play can significantly impact your heart health—sometimes even more than your genetics. Social factors like neighborhood quality, income, and education create substantial disparities in who develops hypertension and heart disease. This week's featured article explores how improving neighborhood conditions could prevent 1 in 4 cases of uncontrolled blood pressure in...
black mental health, generational wellness

Vol. 227 | Featured: Bridging the Mental Health Care Gap 🙇🏽‍♂️✊🏾

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the significant gaps in mental health care access that affect communities of color across America. Recent studies show that Black and Hispanic adults are far more likely to face barriers when seeking mental health support, with cost being the biggest obstacle preventing many from getting the help they need. In this week's featured article, you will learn about the structural barriers contributing to these disparities and the importance...
stress mindset, generational wellness, stress awareness

Vol. 226 | Featured: Reimagining Your Relationship with Stress 🙇🏽‍♂️🤲🏾

As April marks Stress Awareness Month, it's the perfect time to reconsider our relationship with stress. Rather than viewing stress as purely harmful, research suggests that seeing stress as potentially enhancing can transform how our bodies respond to challenges. This mindset shift doesn't just feel better—it creates measurable differences in our physical health and performance. This week's featured article from the Huberman Lab explores Dr. Alia Crum's groundbreaking research on stress...
cancer prevention, health equity

Vol. 225 | Featured: Catching Cancer Early Can Save Lives 🔬

April is National Cancer Control Month, which reminds us that early detection of cancer dramatically increases survival rates, with many early-stage cancers having survival rates above 90%. Regular screenings can spot cancer before symptoms appear, when treatment is most effective, potentially preventing nearly half of all cancer deaths. Not everyone has equal access to these lifesaving screenings, with Black Americans facing higher death rates for many cancers. This week's featured article...

Vol. 224 | Featured: The Black Maternal Health Crisis – Becoming Advocates for Black Mothers 🤰🏾✊🏾

As we observe Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), we're highlighting a crisis that affects too many families: Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, with 55.3 deaths per 100,000 live births compared to 19.1 for white women. In today's volume, we'll be exploring the root causes behind these disparities, sharing critical warning signs every pregnant person should know, and highlighting ways we can be better advocates to protect Black...

Balance Period is a wellness solutions company that's passionate about health equity. We are on a mission to close the racial health gap by empowering communities to create generational wellness. The resources we provide will help you optimize your health from the inside out and empower others to do the same. Subscribe below!