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The options for latching onto a great book – whether a classic by Victor Hugo or the latest bestseller by John Grisham – appear limitless these days. Printed books remain popular, but e-readers provide additional choices. We can still visit ...

By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist As someone who is focused on health concerns, especially as it relate to the black community, I am amazed at the variation in how much water is recommended by various health professionals, as ...

By Dr. Virginia Nsitem PRIDE Pain Specialist Do your knees buckle? Do your knees crack and pop when you go up and down stairs? Do you have difficulty sitting down for long periods of time because of knee pain? This ...

By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist As we get older, there are many disorders, affecting different parts of our body that we need to be concerned with. However, we oftentimes take our ability to see for granted, and proper ...

Submitted by Dr. George Traitses Not all calories are the same, especially when it comes to the calories you drink. Most people tend to revolve their diet plans around the foods they consume, often forgetting that what they drink on ...

By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist Last Friday, June 19, was a special day for people affected directly and indirectly by sickle cell disease. It is the date designated by the United Nations (UN), as World Sickle Cell Day. ...

Photo above shows feet being taken care of and pampered. Photo credit: © Can Stock Photo Inc. / rmarmion. By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist Diabetes is a very devastating disease. It affects the entire body, from head to ...

By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist This is a reality check: here is some information sourced from the American Cancer Society and the New England Journal of Medicine. Nine out of 10 people die of cancer or heart disease. ...

“Wellness” has become a buzzword among the public, health care practitioners and legislators alike. But what exactly does it mean, and how can people benefit from it? The Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) defines wellness as “an active process that promotes ...

By Dr. Virginia Nsitem PRIDE Health Columnist Nerves in the legs carry messages from the legs to the brain, and provide information about sensation such as hot, cold, sharp, and dull. The nerves also help control the muscles in the legs. ...