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The Mt. Zion Health and Wellness Ministry Health Tip
Sunday May 5, 2024
May is recognized as National Mental Health Awareness Month to bring attention and raise awareness about issues involving mental health. This month we will focus on understanding what mental health is, reducing stigmas surrounding mental health, and learning how to manage it effectively.
Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It involves our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Here are a few ways to help with your mental health:
-Exercise regularly: Even small amounts of exercise and moving your body in general can help to improve your overall health.
-Eat nutrient-dense meals and drink plenty of water
-Stay connected: Reach out to your family, friends, or church for support.
-Practice being grateful and focus on positivity-: Focus on thanking God and be specific on what you’re thankful and grateful for.
-Remember to get enough sleep and rest
-Seek out professional help: If you experience severe symptoms contact a doctor or mental health professional
Ultimately developing a strong connection and faith in God, as well as regular prayer, bible study and scripture reading is important with managing our mental health as believers.
Praying for Mind, Body and Spiritual Wellness to you, from the
Mt. Zion Health and Wellness Ministry
If you have any questions or need further health and wellness support
Contact: mtzionhealthwellness@gmail.com
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It’s one of the leading causes of cancer death among all men. However, Black men are disproportionately hit hard by the disease. One in 6 Black men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime — compared to 1 in 8 in other men. They are also more than twice as likely to die from prostate cancer.
Dr. Cassandra Moore, a Mayo Clinic oncologist, explains what Black men need to know to reverse the disturbing trend.
Men often don’t talk about health issues that occur below the belt, but maybe they should.
“It is the most common cancer in men outside of skin cancer, and it’s the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men,” says Dr. Moore.
It’s unclear why Black men are harshly impacted by prostate cancer. There are likely many contributing factors, such as genetics, diet, environment, access to care and racial bias.
“There are studies that show that African American men are less likely to be offered treatments, be offered even clinical trials,” says Dr. Moore.
Knowing your family history is important. Black men and those with a family history of prostate, breast, colon or ovarian cancer should consider getting screened for prostate cancer starting at age 40.
“The BRCA gene, BRCA1 and 2, play a role in prostate cancer,” explains Dr. Moore.
Maintaining a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, limiting red meats and processed foods, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising are beneficial in reducing prostate cancer.
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