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By: Patricia Dovyak, Samuel Marson
Published: January 30, 2025
The debate regarding racism as a potential mental disorder remains inconclusive in the field of mental health. This ongoing discussion between experts like Alvin Poussaint, MD, and Jeffrey Schaler, Ph.D., has failed to provide a definitive resolution. The main issue at hand is the absence of clear criteria to determine...
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: A STUDY OF DALLAS HEART WALK PARTICIPANTS
By: Mark Davis , Michael Jackson, Sarah Mitchell Johnson
Published: January 30, 2025
This study examines the impact of self-reported health behaviors and the health belief theory on participants in heart-healthy events, such as the Dallas Heart Walk, which supports the American Heart Association's mission to reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke. The American Heart Association developed Life's Simple 7® to assess cardiovascular health...
AGING AND COGNITIVE HEALTH: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF LEARNING POTENTIAL
By: Maria Lopez de la Cruz
Published: January 30, 2025
As global populations continue to age, fostering healthy aging is of paramount importance. This growth in the elderly population necessitates specialized, multidisciplinary care tailored to their unique needs and a focus on providing opportunities to engage in activities they value. The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced the concept of...