“Nun’s Disease,” more universally known as breast cancer, is the most common cancer diagnosed in women and second most common cancer worldwide. According to the CDC’s statistics, 1 out of 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer within their lifetime. Take a second to think about eight special women in your life. Based off on these statistics, one…
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Hazardous Homes- Part 4 Exploring Government Solutions
While improving housing through private efforts is an important piece of the puzzle, addressing housing affordability and conditions through non-profit and activist efforts alone would be nearly impossible. Government funding is critical to the solution but must be directed at improving affordable housing conditions for every individual, with special precautions taken to avoid any policy that could potentially increase discriminatory practices.
Hazardous Homes: Part 3 Exploring Local Solutions
Neighborhood Solutions A built environment is defined as all physical parts of where we live and work, such as homes, buildings, streets, open spaces, and infrastructure. There have been a number of studies linking the built environment with physical activity, obesity, asthma, among other chronic conditions. Interventions designed to address the built environment can take…
Hazardous Homes: How Built Environment Affects Health Part 2
Physical Conditions Within Homes The Flint water crisis began in 2014 but captured the nation’s attention in 2016. A report emerged that 40% of Flint homes had elevated levels of lead; a state of emergency was declared. Flint became a flash-point for systemic negligence, racism, and class-ism, but there were over 3,000 areas with recorded…
Corporate Influence Over Research is a Threat to Public Health
Corporate influence over scientific research, and the subsequent marketing campaigns, require everyday people to look deeper to protect their health.
Did Greed Create the Antibiotic Resistance Crisis?
Exposure to resistant bacteria is difficult to avoid due to the overuse of antibiotics. Solutions must be found before antibiotic resistance further threatens our health.
Child Marriage: Path to Poverty and Poor Health
Many states allow child marriage for reasons related to pregnancy, immigration status, culture, religion, or financial; or to cover up sexual abuse.
How Social Media Censorship is Affecting Focus for Health
The free, evidence-based content FFH publishes to keep all people informed about their health is being heavily censored online & on multiple social media platforms.
Six Ways to Protect the Most Vulnerable Victims of Sexual Abuse
As vulnerability increases, so does the risk of sexual assault and abuse. Learn ways to protect victims and make our society a safer place for all people.
Diet for A Healthy Planet: Pro-Planet is Pro-Health
While 85% of processed foods are GMO, or full of chemical additives, there is some good news — changing to a healthier diet is also good for the health of the planet.
Love Yourself for Family Health! Self-Care for Autism Parents Part 2
Caring for a child with autism is a marathon, not a sprint. Learn self-care strategies for parents to conserve energy and resources for the long-haul.
The American Food Supply: Not Fit for European Consumption
What if the reason behind Americans’ poor health (and high rate of chronic illness) is the quality of our food supply which is mostly processed and doused with pesticides?
USA Birth Culture: Medicalizing Birth Yields Terrible Outcomes
Efforts to de-medicalize birthing practices, especially among minority and low-income women, could help reverse the rising trend of infant and maternal mortality in the US.
City’s big fix to lead water crisis is here. But it could take another 6 months to work.
NJ.com May 7, 2019 After 2 years of testing high for lead, Newark’s water supply is getting an overhaul. Officials released a new mix of chemicals into the water to help mitigate the corrosion causing the lead levels to rise. The hope is that this solution will better seal the inside of the pipes and…
Horseshit & Hoverboards
Things need to change over time, specifically the Constitution should be amended to fit the reality of life today versus when it was written in 1787.
Longevity: Seeking Quality over Quantity
There are reports in the news regularly about the increase of chronic illnesses and decrease in longevity. As early as 2005 there were headlines fearing that our children’s generation will have lower life expectancy than previous generations. The culprit? Obesity and the secondary conditions that may accompany it: diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and gout. But,…
Wendy Steinbaum: Healthy Aging in Action
Explore the secrets of healthy aging from Wendy, our founder Barry Segal’s sister, and learn how she stays, healthy, positive, motivated, and strong.
For the first time, U.S. files criminal charges against an opioid distributor
Washington Post April 23, 2019 By Lenny Bernstein Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against a major drug distributor and two of its former executives Tuesday, a new tactic that for the first time exposes wholesalers of legal painkillers to potential prison sentences for their roles in the nation’s opioid epidemic. The company, Rochester Drug Cooperative, and…
Private Prisons; Profits Before Purpose
The current private prison structure is another example of the people in power getting richer off the systematic exploitation and forced labor of the poor, most of whom are minorities.
The Kids Are Not All Right: How Trauma Affects Development
Developmental Trauma Disorder is a new phrase used for children growing up with seriously adverse symptoms, like those seen in combat veterans with PTSD.
The Effects of Poverty on Children
The effects of poverty have serious, lifelong, and far-reaching consequences for children. This article details how their brains & bodies react, and proposes ideas for mitigating these harms.
Health Disparities and the ‘Greedy Bastard’ Hypothesis
Corporate practices which target & exploit the the poor, aka the “greedy bastard hypothesis,” are so prevalent that perhaps greed should be added as a social determinant of health.
The Consequences of Child Abuse Reach Far into Adulthood
What if child abuse, or Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs), are the underlying cause of the rise in disease, addiction, & many mental health issues in adults?
The Opioid Crisis Explained in Black and White
In the opioid crisis, white people addicted to drugs are often seen as victims who need treatment, but black people addicted to drugs are seen as criminals who go to jail.
Institutional Sex Abuse of Children: Part 2: Possible Solutions
As we know, sex abuse of children is widespread. Learn about the key changes that must occur in society & institutions if we are to protect our vulnerable children.
Institutional Sex Abuse of Children: Part 1: The Scope of the Problem
Sex abuse of children is widespread in our society but it is even worse when covered up by trusted institutions where abusers are rarely identified, much less prosecuted.
Medically Complex Autism on the IACC Radar
The Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) held a meeting of a working group within The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) at Neuroscience Center (NSC) at The National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) on September 27, 2018. This workshop, “Improving Health Outcomes for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum,”…
3 Healthy Recipes for Digestion from Ayurveda
Since digestion is the key to overall well-being in Ayurveda, the best way to get feel better is to follow healthy recipes to boost your digestion.
4 Sleep Support Strategies from the Holistic Healthcare System of Ayurveda
It’s easy to think nothing of missing a little sleep here or there, especially to be productive and get more work done. I used to believe this – and stayed up many a late night to try to take advantage of the quietness that nighttime provides.
Chemical Cuisine: 7 Food additives that are legal in the US but banned in other countries
Additives to food are a fundamental part of the food supply. They prevent spoilage, enhance taste, appearance, texture, and palatability, as well as serve as a component of food packaging. While most food additives are safe, several of today’s commonly used food additives have been identified as having serious toxic effects on human health.
