Doctors Lounge - Ask Your Medical Question Dr. Duncan We are pleased to have Matthew Duncan DO, MS, whose specialty is Psychiatry, for this month’s webinar. Dr. Duncan will dive into the topic of Mental Health/Mental Illness focusing on the affects it has in the Black Community. This webinar's goal is to educate in hopes you will achieve a better understanding of your mental health and shine light on mental illness. We will discuss relatable and actionable steps for improving

Doctors Lounge - Ask Your Medical Question Dr. Rosemond We are pleased to have Haniel Rosemond DDS, a Doctor of Dentistry for December’s webinar. Dr. Rosemond will explain why good dental care is important. It is well known that the mouth is the gateway to a healthy body. Poor dental hygiene can lead to infections, bad breath, inability to eat certain foods, and uncomfortable appearance etc. Join us for an interactive medical discussion. Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time

Doctors Lounge - Ask Your Medical Question Dr. Karanam We are pleased, to have Ravindranath Karanam MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon, for this month’s webinar. Dr. Karanam will talk about the failing heart and what medical & surgical procedures are available to help these patients. Heart failure is no stranger to the African-American community, because many common medical problems are the culprits. For example, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, COPD, alcohol abuse etc. I feel this

Doctors Lounge - Ask Your Medical Question Dr. Blake We are excited to have David Blake MD on this month’s webinar. He will talk about Hospice and Palliative Care from a Black Physician’s perspective. How African American families can better understand what’s available when dealing with medical problems that are associated with end of life. This topic should not be ignored, because at some point, we all will have to make difficult healthcare decisions. Join us for this inform

I love meal planning! Meal planning is a way to prepare for the mental and physical task of eating a balanced meal. It does not have to be a strict list of foods to eat. It helps to build a foundation for current and future meals. Whether you are planning a meal for 1 or 10, meal planning takes the guess work out of what to do with ingredients and makes preparing and cooking a meal less tedious. In addition, I love the meal prepping aspect of meal planning. It’s sorewarding t

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of protein for adults in the United States is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day, however these requirements are increased for illnesses and during pregnancy(1). Research has shown that protein intake above the RDA has been associated with appetite regulation, weight management, and can help prevent the loss of muscle mass and frailty that commonly occurs during aging(2). Though meat based products are high in protein, it is ab

Taking the first steps to lose weight validates your yearning to change. If you are ready to enter a fat slimming contract with your body, establish a bond between mind and body, and connect thoughts to physical actions then you have taken the first step. Once the contract is enacted, you will be embarking on a new approach to managing weight: one that is right for healthy living. Steps outlined in the EAT One/Half Weight Loss plan serve as guidelines to release pounds safely

The moment anyone experiences disbelief after learning about a serious medical problem is called Medmoments. I began using the term many years ago when patients expressed what it was like to be told they had a disease or an illness that required immediate attention. Individuals have Medmoments when told to change their actions for better health. On occasion, physical discomforts force us to reflect on our longevity. We stop to realize how fragile life can be. For instance, ch

1. Increase your consumption of fibers: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and dairy products. Goal: 25-35 g per day of fiber. The goal must be reached progressively as a sudden large intake may cause negative gastrointestinal effects. Eat hot cereals such as steel cut oats Have some whole grain bread for lunch Reduce your intake of potatoes. Eat more brown rice, bulgur, barley, or quinoa Choose whole grain pasta instead of pasta made from refined flour Substitute mea