April is alcohol awareness month. Alcohol has become an integral part of our culture. Regardless of our background or beliefs, we can’t get away from it, as we are frequently…
Who would have thought that an activity as simple as walking only 2 minutes out of every hour could increase a life span by 33 percent? You saw that right,…
Colorectal cancer discriminates. In the US, Colorectal cancer is the 4th most common cancer in adults and is the 2nd most common cause of death. Colorectal cancer affects people over…
The Colorado Black Health Collaborative’s (CBHC) Flowing in Black Love Forum was a wonderful event. It was held February 25th, 2017 and focused on self-care and the importance thereof for…
“An additional four years of education lowers five-year mortality by 1.8 percentage points; it also reduces the risk of heart disease by 2.16 percentage points: and the risk of diabetes…
Did you know about 2,200 Americans die each day from cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) diseases? That’s about one every 40 seconds. Shockingly, cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all…
After going back home for the Holidays, I asked myself who needs love? The thought wasn’t prompted by a bad breakup or an episode of reality TV but the frustration…
February is Heart Month and the CBHC will be sharing some tips this month on taking care of your heart. This first article is about the heart benefits of physical…
Game Day Turkey and Veggie Chili Here’s another great recipe from the Kaiser Permanente website. Just in time for the Super Bowl, this chili is healthy and delicious, and can…