Sugary drinks have skyrocketed and so has their consumption globally. According to recent studies conducted by the “Nutritional Epidemiology Research team” results have concluded that there is no cardiovascular difference between artificial sweeteners and regular sugar. Despite the use of sucralose, aspartame, or stevia the risk of suffering a stroke, heart attack, or poor circulation remained the same as regular sugar use. The beverage industry has pushed back saying past studies contradict new findings. Who’s looking for a bottle of water?
Did you know that while the benefits of breastfeeding are endless, black mothers are least likely to do so and for shorter durations. According to the American Civil Liberties black women have the lowest breastfeeding ratios at 69.4% of all groups. Are you aware that racial disparities exist in regards to such.
While economic status should not affect a woman’s right to provide her baby with the most optimum nutrition a 2019 study done by the CDC suggest great systematic gaps are evident. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from or during childbirth, more likely to be required to return to work before the typical 12 week maternity leave and are stigmatized for breastfeeding due to historical degradation and oversexualization.
While true economic, social, and racial barriers persist the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the latter for both mother and child & include but aren’t limited to:
-Gives 100% perfect nutrition for the infants/childs first six months of life.
-Contains life saving antibodies that gravely lower the risk of pneumonia, leukemia, intestinal diseases, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Asthma, allergies, ear infections, colds, diabetes etc.
-Provides natural birth control for first six months by preventing menstruation.
-Lowers mothers risk for breast cancer and heart disease.
-Flattens mothers abdomen by naturally contracting uterus during feedings.
-Burns up to 500 calories a day causing some mothers to drop weight effortlessly.
-Is BPA free.
And the list goes on. Who’s ready to throw out/ the formula and get a pump?
While speaking with “The Associated Press” and “New Orleans students”, two time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins detailed how he enlisted “therapy” as a way for him to get through stress and the “psychological effects of racism”. He expressed how speaking to his therapist has been a way for him to “maintain and cope” with “mental health, anxiety and depression” for the last few years. Jenkins expressed his passion for spreading awareness to mental health issues and the importance of “blacks boys unapologetically” being able to proudly express themselves and his passion for such. How has racism affected your psychological state?
While speaking with “The Associated Press” two time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins detailed to New Orleans students how he enlisted “therapy” as a way for him to get through stress and the “psychological effects of racism.” He expressed how speaking to his therapist has been a way for him to “maintain and cope” with “mental health, anxiety and depression” for the last few years. Jenkins expressed his passion for spreading awareness to mental health issues and the importance of “black boys unapologetically” being able to proudly express themselves and his passion for such. How has racism affected your psychological state?
A study that observed the health of some 4,923 people in Japan by “BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care” recorded a significantly lower risk of death in diabetes patients but only in certain increments.
Green tea had a “15%” lower risk of death rate per “1 cup” and coffee was slightly lower with “12% per cup”. Are you headed to the supermarket?
During a seminar for Fortune the former Princess explained how she quit social media due to it’s tendency to become an addiction. Does the pros of social networking outweigh the cons of endless scrolling or is it all par for the course?
NBA commissioner Adam Silver was able to stick his chest out this pass Sunday as the 2020 NBA season concluded. Should this be celebrated or was salvaging the season in the midst of a global pandemic the ultimate penny pinch at the expense of black lives?
During Nick Cannons podcast at Howard University titled “Cannons Class” Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Certified School Psychologist, Umar Johnson stated “if drugs are bad they’re bad all the time.” Expressing that Americans especially with a concentration on blacks, should not be mass incarcerated for selling the same drugs that doctors turn around and administer. Should narcotics be banned altogether or is medicinal use okay?
During Nick Cannons podcast at Howard University titled “Cannons Class” Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Certified School Psychologist, Umar Johnson stated “if drugs are bad they’re bad all the time”. Expressing that Americans especially with a concentration on blacks, should not be mass incarcerated for selling the same drugs that doctors turn around and administer. Should narcotics be banned altogether or is medicinal use okay?
