Health & Advice - The New Citizens Press

Reducing Your Risk For Heart Disease

Rina Risper14 years ago07 mins

By Karla Robinson, MD

Even while claiming an estimated 500,000 lives each year in this country, few recognize that the leading cause of death in our community is heart disease. Heart disease is often times known as a “silent killer” because it has been known to strike with little warning. While there are some risk factors to developing heart disease that are beyond our control such as family history, and genetic factors, there are some health and lifestyle choices that can drastically reduce our risk for heart disease.

Interpersonal EDGE: Get Recharged at Work!

Rina Risper14 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. Sometimes I get really exhausted dealing with people issues at work. Other people don’t seem to find the politics so tiring. Am I just a wimp?

Winter Weather Safety

Rina Risper14 years ago013 mins

By Karla Robinson, MD

As we go into the new year, winter weather is around the corner. Therefore, it’s important to make sure you are aware of the top reasons for injury during the winter weather season. Here we will review some of the health risks associated with the snow and ice and provide some tips on practicing winter weather safety.

Falls: Emergency room visits for broken bones, bumps, and bruises skyrocket in the winter months. The culprit? Icy sidewalks and streets.

Interpersonal EDGE: Stop Office Grapevine

Rina Risper14 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. Sometimes I get really exhausted dealing with people issues at work. Other people don’t seem to find the politics so tiring. Am I just a wimp?

Winning with Finances – First Principle of a Financial Takeover – Stewardship

Rina Risper14 years ago05 mins

What is missing from the financial talk today is the characteristic of stewardship. We can eliminate our financial worries if we can take the Bibles key point of stewardship. Psalm 24:1 declares that, “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” Everything we have on this earth is the Lord’s.

Urban Housecalls: Dental First Aid

Rina Risper14 years ago07 mins

By Karla Robinson, MD

Dental Emergencies

Do you know what to do when facing a dental emergency? Whether you are a parent and witness your child falling on the playground and knocking out a tooth or if you happen to be enjoying some peanut brittle and find yourself left with remnants of a broken tooth, it’s important to know what steps to take when there is dental trauma.

Dying to Live a Lie: How Symbol Replaced Substance in the Black Community

Rina Risper14 years ago015 mins

By Charles Jones
New America Media

Back when I was growing up, Michael Jordan’s shoes were extremely popular. Since their first release in 1989, the shoe series has only grown in notoriety, especially amongst young people. Unfortunately, so has the violence that haunts these shoes.

Your Other 8 Hours: 5 Failures of Financial Planning and How to Fix Them

Rina Risper14 years ago08 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services

If you’re wondering how you are supposed save for a distant retirement when you’re struggling to pay off debt and make ends meet right now, you’re not alone. I think financial planning has failed a lot of people. The promise that if you work hard, save 10 percent of your income, invest in your 401(k), have a diversified investment allocation and have an emergency fund everything will be fine has left a lot of people frustrated, discouraged and even a little angry.

WINTER WEATHER CAN STRAIN YOUR HEART

Rina Risper14 years ago09 mins

American Heart Association offers

lifesaving tips to get through the season

As many of us hoped for a white Christmas, keep in mind the snow and cold winter months can be very hard on people with potential heart problems and people with existing heart problems.

Don’t Let Exam Fear Keep You From The Doctor

Rina Risper14 years ago010 mins

By Robert C. Robinson III, MD

“Ok sir, could you please drop your shorts?” As a man visiting your healthcare provider these are the words that we dread most during our visit. You might be wondering, “Do I really need to have someone examine what’s “under the hood”? Or you might be thinking, “Do you absolutely have to put your finger up there?!!” Here we will explain why it’s necessary to have these uncomfortable, and often times invasive examinations performed to ensure you’re in good health.