HEALTH | The Silent Kid Killer
THE SILENT KID KILLER: 5 WAYS TO PROTECT THEM
By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor
Columbus, OH (BlackNews.com) – There is a killer on the loose and not her or him, but “it” is showing no signs of being caught. The silent killer we are referring to is pediatric hypertension.
Based on late breaking news, a new study has been released by the American Medical Association of hypertension being missed nearly 75% of the time in children. That is equivalent to 3 out of 4 cases of undiagnosed hypertension. Read more
FAMILY | Parents Keep Their Eyes On The Road While Driving; Teens Keep Their Eyes On Their Parents
Nationwide survey shows children as young as 10 are keen observers of parents’ driving behaviors – good and bad
Columbus, Ohio – Although they may seem to be involved with listening to music, chatting with friends or gazing out the window, pre-teens and teens are keen observers — and students — of their parents’ driving habits. As found in a new study of more than 2,200 parents and children by Nationwide Mutual Insurance, 82 percent of 10- to 18-year-olds pay attention to their parents’ driving at least half of the time they spend in the car.
FAMILY | Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap – The African American Learner
by Emily Terry, M. Ed.
Why is Shiquan in the hallway again? How can he learn if he is never in class? Why is it that Shiquan’s teacher constantly asking an African-American peer teacher to help explain proper classroom behavior to the student daily? These scenarios leave one to question whether an at-risk African-American student is having difficulty adjusting to the academic expectations because of cultural differences. Read more
HEALTH | Star Jones’ Weight Loss Surgery
STAR JONES’ WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY – A GOOD IDEA?
By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor
Columbus, OH (BlackNews.com) – You’ve heard about it in the media: Weight loss surgery is sweeping the nation by leaps and bounds. Due to widespread coverage of her rapid weight loss through surgery, Star Jones has become the poster child within the black community and abroad for this option for losing weight. Read more
Is There a Retirement Crisis?
IS THERE A RETIREMENT CRISIS AMONGST BLACKS? EXAMING THE DEBATE
Columbus, Ohio – There is new research by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College about the retirement crisis debate. This is sparked by recent academic articles that question whether Americans are, especially African Americans, facing a retirement income crisis. Read more
FAMILY | Black Educator Releases Parent’s Ultimate Education Guide
National Initiative Calls on Parents of College Bound K12 Students
Springfield, PA (BlackNews.com) – Dr Stephen Jones, an expert on study skills, is broadening his national initiative to save students who are dropping out to include parents. Dr. Jones has launched his second book titled, Parent’s Ultimate Education Guide, Seven Secrets of How to Study, Special Edition. America is in an education crisis not witnessed in the history of the country. Ranked 22 in the world in math and science, the country’s talented infrastructure of youth are undereducated and unprepared for the information society and global economy. Read more
