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Oct 04 2024HEALTH

Three Athletes Tackle Mental Health Over Dinner

In a world where mental health matters more than ever, basketball star DeMar DeRozan is back with the second season of his YouTube series "Dinners With DeMar." This time, he's inviting fellow athlete Chris Paul and sports journalist Malika Andrews to join him. DeRozan, known for speaking openly abou

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Sep 23 2024HEALTH

Unlocking the Key to HIV Prevention: SC's PrEP Awareness Efforts

The state of South Carolina is taking a proactive approach to combat HIV transmission by launching its fifth annual PrEP Awareness Week. This initiative is designed to increase awareness about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a medication that can significantly reduce the risk of contracting HIV whe

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Sep 20 2024HEALTH

Ripples of Hope: A Month of Preventing Suicides

As we step into September, a somber awareness settles over the nation. This is National Suicide Prevention Month, a poignant reminder of the delicate balance we strive to maintain in the face of mental health's unpredictable tides. The list of states and territories, a sprawling tapestry of 52, each

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Sep 15 2024OPINION

The Power of Black Mental Health: Simone Biles' Journey to Healing

Simone Biles, the renowned gymnast, has been open about her struggles with mental health, and her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritizing our well-being. As someone who has been in the public eye for most of her life, Biles has faced immense pressure to perform at an elite lev

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

The Lion's Roar: James Earl Jones' Quiet Battle Against Type 2 Diabetes

James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Mufasa and Darth Vader, has left us at the age of 93. What's just as remarkable as his 90-year-old lungs is how he quietly fought type 2 diabetes for nearly three decades. In 1990s, Jones initially managed his condition by making lifestyle changes, like giving

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Shining Light on the Darkness: Can 'Continue' Spark Real Conversations About Mental Health?

Imagine a world where talking about mental health isn't taboo, where movies like 'Continue' aren't just entertainment, but catalysts for genuine understanding. That's the hope behind this new film, starring Emily Deschanel and Nadine Crocker, who drew inspiration from her own struggles with depress

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