Real Health Spring 2021
Real Health Spring 2021
In every issue of Real Health, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
Features
Taraji P. Henson Talks Mental Health and Healing
The actress-director wants to fuel more conversations about mental health among African Americans.
Black People’s Mental Health Is Under Siege
COVID-19 and police brutality take a toll on the mental health of African Americans
From Epilepsy to Empowerment
Starr Phipps endured years of stigma in school due to epilepsy. A non-medication treatment reduced the number of seizures she experienced.
Black Lives Still Matter
Uplifting social justice and HIV
From the Editor
Killing America’s Biggest Problem
Vanquishing racism requires much more than meaningless gestures and rhetoric.
News
Diabetes Concerns More Than Just Blood Sugar Levels
How diabetes affects driving insurance
Turning Herpes Off
Findings uncover a genetic process that may lead to a cure for herpes.
COVID-19 Vaccines and Herd Immunity
Now that COVID vaccines are available in the United States, how and when will we achieve herd immunity?
Vaccines for Aging
Can immunization therapies help older people stay functional?
HIV Protection With a Vaginal Ring?
The device would be the first woman-controlled, long-acting HIV prevention method.
Create Healthy Meals With Anti-Inflammatory Foods
What we eat can either increase or decrease inflammation in the body.
