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Generational Wellness Digest

Balance Period is a health equity firm 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!

sleep hygiene, health equity, generational wellness

Vol. 205 | Featured: Why a Good Night’s Sleep Is Important for Your Health 🛌🖤

Did you know that sleep affects nearly every aspect of your health? From sharpening your mental focus and memory to managing stress, maintaining a healthy weight, and strengthening your immune system, quality sleep is vital for overall well-being. This week's featured article explores the role sleep plays in your mental health, physical health, and performance. Learn about the science behind sleep, tips for improving your sleep habits, and why adopting good sleep hygiene can be a game-changer...
health equity, generational wellness, cancer

Vol. 204 | Featured: Pancreatic Cancer’s Impact on Black Americans 🩺🖤

Pancreatic cancer disproportionately affects Black Americans, who experience higher rates of incidence and mortality than other groups. Factors like socioeconomic barriers, limited access to care, and genetic risks contribute to these disparities, highlighting the need for focused awareness and preventive action. This week’s featured article explores this disparity and underscores the importance of education, early screening, and advocacy in bridging healthcare gaps and promoting equity in...
generational wellness, caregiver, health equity

Vol. 203 | Featured: Self-Care for Family Caregivers 🤲🏾🖤

November is National Family Caregivers Month, emphasizing the importance of supporting caregivers who play an important role in healthcare. Family caregivers often face significant health challenges themselves, including higher risks of depression, chronic illness, and reduced quality of life, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities, who are more likely to take on caregiving roles. This week's featured article highlights the need for caregivers to prioritize self-care to ensure their...
health equity, generational wellness, Alzheimer's

Vol. 202 | Featured: Everything You Need to Know About Alzheimer's Disease 🙇🏽‍♂️🩺

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection, treatment options, and support for those affected. Alzheimer's disease disproportionately impacts Black and Hispanic communities, with these groups facing higher risks of diagnosis and mortality due to factors like limited access to healthcare and higher rates of related health conditions. This week's featured article provides an overview of Alzheimer's symptoms, stages, and available...

Vol. 201 | Featured: Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes 👩🏾🩸

November is American Diabetes Month, highlighting diabetes prevention, management, and the racial health disparities that impact outcomes. Black, Hispanic, and Native American populations are diagnosed with diabetes at higher rates than White populations and often face greater barriers to quality care, leading to higher complication and mortality rates. This week's featured article provides an overview of diabetes types, symptoms, and treatment options, emphasizing the importance of early...
breast cancer, health equity, generational wellness

Vol. 200 | Featured: Understanding Breast Cancer Racial Disparities 👩🏾🩺

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, offering an opportunity to learn more about the racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes. Black women, for instance, are about 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than White women despite similar incidence rates, partly due to later diagnoses and limited access to quality care. This week's featured article explores these disparities, emphasizing the need for equitable healthcare to improve outcomes across racial groups....
generational wellness, health equity

Vol. 199 | Featured: Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Cataclysmic Heart Attacks 🫀🚨

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the risks, symptoms, and prevention of sudden cardiac events. Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, leading to death if not treated immediately, with Black and Hispanic communities facing higher rates of diagnosis and death due to disparities in access to healthcare and emergency response. This week's featured article explains the causes of cataclysmic heart attacks, early warning signs, and...
health disparities, health equity, generational wellness

Vol. 198 | Featured: Health Disparities in Oral Health 🦷🖤

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, focusing on the importance of oral health and its connection to overall well-being. Disparities in oral health remain a significant issue in the U.S., with underserved communities facing higher rates of untreated cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss. These disparities are often driven by factors like socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, education level, and insurance coverage. This week's featured article highlights the need for equitable access to...
health literacy, generational wellness, health equity

Vol. 197 | Featured: What Is Health Literacy? ⛑️🙇🏽‍♂️

October is Health Literacy Month, emphasizing the importance of accessible health information in achieving better health outcomes and advancing health equity. Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions about one's health. Unfortunately, disparities in health literacy contribute to unequal healthcare access and outcomes, especially in minority communities. This week's featured article explores the importance of health literacy and...
prostate cancer, health equity, generational wellness

Vol. 196 | Featured: Everything You Want to Know About Prostate Cancer 🩺✊🏾

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on the risks and disparities surrounding this disease. Prostate cancer disproportionately affects Black men, who are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages and face double the mortality rate compared to White men. This week's featured article provides an overview of symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for prostate cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection and equitable healthcare access. Make it a great...

Balance Period is a health equity firm 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!