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Tell a Man It’s Okay to Cry - The Importance of Male Mental Health

May 15, 2021 09:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

While society has accepted many changes in this Millenium, the identity of the “real man” has stayed the same. When a young boy thinks about his father, he often visualizes a strong man, someone who lifts mountains without breaking a sweat.

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Dealing with Grief - How to Cope with Loss

May 10, 2021 09:00AM ● By Belinda Nzeribe

When you have an ailing relative battling for his life in the hospital, your mind expects the worst, but your heart beats with hope. I dreaded receiving the calls from his primary caregivers, thinking them to be would-be bearers of bad news.

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World Immunization Week: Bringing Us Closer Together

Apr 25, 2021 09:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Each year, World Immunization Week is celebrated with a different theme, and this year, the theme is Vaccines Bring Us Closer. According to the CDC, “Vaccines bring us closer to the people, moments, milestones, and goals we care about most.”

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Calming Home Organizing Hacks You Need to Help You Declutter

Apr 24, 2021 09:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Working from home may have caused your space to be very cluttered so here's how to spruce up your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, office, and more with simple techniques that work and won’t make it feel like a task.

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Foods to Eat and to Avoid When Living With IBS

Apr 21, 2021 09:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

This IBS Awareness Month, we highlight which foods IBS sufferers should avoid and those they can indulge in. Remember that health is wealth so read ahead.

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Black Women Fighting the Period Stigma

Apr 15, 2021 09:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Black women across the globe are fighting the stigma that surrounds menstruation to ensure that women and girls have access to menstruation products.

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5 Ways to Cope with Stress in 2021

Apr 13, 2021 09:00AM ● By Mary Hinesley

April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress isn’t a fun topic of conversation because it’s not fun to feel. But after the last year, we’ve experienced, many have become acutely aware of their stress levels, and those levels are high.

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World Health Day: 3 Ways to Show Support for Black Nurses

Apr 12, 2021 09:00AM ● By Nina Indigo

Black nurses have been an integral part of helping to slow the spread of COVID. Although medical workers are coping with the immense stress and emotional trauma of a pandemic, they miraculously remain balanced.

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