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Though this community is a significant part of the movement, Black Lives Matter has intersected a multitude of Black identities and lived experiences while bringing visibility to generations-long trauma and pain Black people have faced because of systemic racism. Resilience, resistance, and perseverance have been focal points of Black liberation, but there’s a more positive side, too: Black liberation is about Black folk experiencing joy. As influential “joymakers” put it, Black people have always experienced joy, even long before a more recent visible movement started highlighting joy online and IRL (in real life)....

Here’s what you need to know about hyperkalemia, including signs, causes, treatments, and more. NauseaVomitingWeaknessMuscle fatigue or weaknessTingling or numbness Difficulty breathingHeart palpitationsChest painNauseaVomitingIrregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)Sudden collapse (if the heart beats too slowly or stops) Hyperkalemia is often linked to one of the following kidney conditions: Acute Kidney Failure When your kidneys suddenly stop filtering your blood due to acute kidney failure, it can lead to the accumulation of dangerous levels of waste products, including potassium....

One mushroom making its way into the spotlight is the aptly named lion’s mane (also known as hedgehog mushroom). It’s a large, white, shaggy mushroom that resembles a full-grown lion’s mane, and while it’s not the prettiest fungus out there, people are mixing it into soups, brewing it into teas, taking it in tinctures, and swallowing it in capsule form, all in hopes of reaping its many potential health benefits....

It’s not unusual for asthma symptoms to worsen after dark. Even in healthy people, “your best lung function is between noon and 4 p.m.,” said Ileen Gilbert, MD, a pulmonary specialist at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin. “And it is at its worst between 3 and 4 in the morning.” One reason for the decline in lung function is your body’s circadian rhythm, or natural clock, which causes hormone production to ebb and flow....

Many people describe vertigo as feeling dizzy, but it’s different from being light-headed. Simple movements are unusually intense for people with vertigo, and the condition can impact your everyday life. Your symptoms will probably depend on what’s causing your episodes and the type of vertigo you have. Peripheral vertigo Peripheral vertigo is caused by a problem in areas of the inner ear or the vestibular nerve, which connects the inner ear and the brain....

I had a couple of recent experiences that brought that feeling back to me, though it wasn’t a photograph that caused it. Rather, it was when I listened to an old recording of myself. “I heard the news today, oh boy …” goes the song “A Day in the Life,” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Well, what I heard was news, all right. Old Webcasts Bring Back What I Used to Sound Like Beginning in the mid-2000s, I wrote and hosted a number of webcasts on topics related to multiple sclerosis (MS)....

About 1 percent of the American population lives with this condition. But of those 1.5 million people, 2 to 3 times as many women than men develop RA, and 70 percent of people with RA are women, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Rheumatoid Awareness Day Is Held on February 2, the Same Day as Groundhog Day The day was created in 2013 by the Rheumatoid Patient Foundation (RPF) to help raise awareness for all of the people who function daily with both pain and misconceptions about this chronic disease....

On days when her symptoms are bad, Souder avoids driving and working on a computer, and wears sunglasses even indoors to deal with bright light. About 40 percent of her days are like this, she estimates. “I’ll usually know by about 10 or 10:30 a.m. what kind of day it will be.” While her initial asthma-related concussion may have been a rare event, the concussions that followed weren’t. Recent studies of concussion rates in high school and college sports have found that female soccer was second only to male football in the frequency of concussions, and players in many other sports sustain head injuries as well....

A: “I must admit that I get this sensation,” says Dr. W. Timothy Garvey, Chair of the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Chairman of the Obesity Scientific Committee for the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Several Healthy Living staffers also related. So the good news is that you aren’t alone. But there’s bad news too. You stumped our experts. “The truth is, we don’t have a rigorous scientific answer for this,” Dr....

Additional benefits of aerobic activity include increased stamina, a stronger immune system, improved mood, and keeping you active and independent as you age. For optimal heart health, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week. This is in addition to moderate- to high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity, such as resistance and weight training, two days a week....

The coronavirus pandemic has required yet more adjustments in the way I do things, but in some ways, what the whole world has been asked to do — stay at home and, in some cases, self-quarantine — is what I do every day. Of course, under normal circumstances, I have no need to “quarantine” myself. And I am not a recluse by nature. But these days, isolating myself seems to be the safest option to lower my own risk of becoming seriously ill and the risk of those around me....

Why are more people eager to jump on the bug-eating bandwagon? The increasing interest in and popularity of entomophagy, or bug eating, may be due to an increased awareness of the impact of our diets on the environment. It’s believed that insects could help stave off projected food shortages as well as provide a more sustainable alternative to traditional farming, since raising insects requires little land, little feed, and less energy and water than other livestock and monoculture crops like soy....

The good news? Taking certain steps can help make your life easier. Start with this room-by-room approach to transform your house into a functional and cozy haven. Modify Your Kitchen for Psoriatic Arthritis Preparing daily meals doesn’t have to be a pain. Try these kitchen tips to meal prep without aggravating symptoms. Store items smartly. Keep the things you use most often on the counter and in cabinets that are the most convenient for you to reach....

“Fat also contributes to satiety, or a sense of fullness, after a meal,” Palumbo says. According to the Mayo Clinic, the body processes fats, along with proteins, more slowly than carbohydrates, and this can help you feel fuller and support a healthy weight. If you like cooking with oils in particular, that’s a smart move: “Fat is an essential nutrient, and liquid fats like oils are an excellent source,” says Jessica Levinson, RDN, a culinary nutrition expert in New Rochelle, New York....

A vibrant look and a delightful flavor aren’t the only features that make butternut squash a hit in the kitchen, this fruit also has an impressive nutritional profile. “Butternut squash is low in calories yet dense in nutrients like potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin A,” says Jamie Lee McIntyre, RDN, who’s based on the East Coast. “Butternut squash can be julienned, spiralized, cubed, and mashed, making it versatile in dishes like soups, pilafs, salads, sides, pasta, and more....

With a long history — more than 5,000 years, according to the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse — sweet potatoes have made a culinary impression worldwide. They’re a staple of African, Caribbean, and Pacific Island cuisine. And while they may once have been relegated to overly sweet Thanksgiving casseroles in the United States, these days you can find sweet potatoes at the center of all sorts of delicious dishes, including curries, tacos, salads, and french fries....

Long story short: It is especially important for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to receive vaccinations for COVID-19 because they are at increased risk for severe illness and death from the novel coronavirus, notes the CDC. Experts say the vaccines are safe and effective for these individuals. The same goes for the COVID-19 boosters that are currently available. “You should prioritize your health and take time to get the booster when it is available,” says Robert Gabbay, MD, PhD, chief science and medical officer for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in Arlington, Virginia....

You’re not alone if you find yourself spending more time than you want to on your phone from time to time. But as holiday festivities, opportunities to socialize with loved ones, and maybe some time off from work abound — this time of year may be the least optimal for falling into that trap. “Holidays also offer lots of opportunities for real connection, turning your presence into a present for your family and friends,” says Don Grant, PhD, a media psychologist and national advisor of healthy device management for Newport Healthcare, a national network of mental health care centers for teens and young adults....

1. Persistently Rubbing Your Eyes Can Cause Dark Circles and Fine Lines Under-eye bags are part of the natural aging process, and occur when muscles around the eyes weaken, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. For most people, rubbing the eyes isn’t a problem and won’t cause any permanent side effects, says Paul Jarrod Frank, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City and the author of The Pro-Aging Playbook. But continuous eye rubbing can create an issue by increasing inflammation in the area, according to Mount Sinai....

It would be nice if the depressed person could vocalize their needs, so that friends and families knew exactly what to say and do. However, according to J. Raymond DePaulo Jr., MD, a former professor of psychiatry and the director of the affective disorders clinic at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, their relationship skills are significantly diminished. Communication becomes problematic because the person is embarrassed to say how they feel, anticipating judgment....