Tag: Health
The Missing Conversation Between Masculinity, Fatherhood, and Public Health
For nearly two decades, we’ve worked to reframe fatherhood not as a social category separate from public and community health but as its foundation. When fathers thrive, families thrive, and when families thrive, entire neighborhoods stabilize.
We can’t separate men’s health from fatherhood any more than we can separate a heartbeat from a body. The emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness of men is a public health issue. It influences how children are raised, how relationships survive, and how communities heal.
What Kept Me Here: My Story of Suicide, Hope, and Worth
You are not your worst day, your red numbers, your divorce decree, your diagnosis, your court date, or your secret. You are not the sum of your disappointments. You are a father, a mother, a child, a friend, a builder, a teacher, a maker of ordinary miracles. Your name is needed in rooms you haven’t walked into yet.
Op-Ed: Empowering Black Men — Reclaiming Our Health, Rewriting Our Legacy
How many aspects of our lives could drastically improve with just a few minutes of intentional care daily? This revelation prompted me to emphasize one critical truth: “Not taking care of yourself, particularly when you have children and family, is the most selfish act you can engage in.”
Black Men and Colon Cancer: Breaking the Silence, Taking Control, and Saving Lives
Colon cancer claims the lives of Black men too often and without warning. Still, we barely talk about it.
Breaking the Silence: A Deep Dive into Men’s Grief and the Path to Healing
Breaking the Silence” explores the often overlooked terrain of men’s grief, shedding light on the societal barriers that silence their sorrow. Through expert insights and personal stories, this article delves into the complexity of male emotional expression, offering a beacon of hope and pathways toward understanding and healing.
Embracing the Strength of the Father: The Launch of an Empowering Journal for Black Dads
By providing daily affirmations tailored to the experiences of Black fathers, “Strength of the Father” encourages a regular, transformative dialogue with the self.
The Importance of Fathers Recognizing Mental Health: Lessons from “Why Fathers Cry at Night” and Other Personal Narratives
Personal narratives, like the heartfelt memoir “Why Fathers Cry at Night” by Kwame Alexander, can serve as valuable resources for fathers seeking support and understanding.
Fathers Incorporated is Supporting Postpartum Awareness Week for the Health of Families and Communities
The United States has one of the highest infant mortality rates among developed nations, and this rate is alarmingly higher for African American women.
Navigating Co-Parenting Drama for Baby Momma Joy and Holiday Peace
In the early days of your relationship, your holidays with your baby’s mama were probably filled with mistletoe and romantic evenings by the fire.
Fatherhood and Depression In Children Can be Linked
Adolescents whose fathers have depressive symptoms are more likely to experience symptoms of depression themselves, finds a new study.
African Americans live shorter lives due to heart disease and stroke
American Heart Association Scientific Statement October 23, 2017 Categories: Heart News, Stroke News, Scientific Statements/Guidelines Statement Highlights: African Americans carry a higher burden of cardiovascular diseases compared with white Americans. Risk […]
Raising Healthy Kids
To put it simply, you can’t be obese and healthy at the same time. Carrying around extra weight will sap your energy, make you more tired, and lessen your quality of life.
Atlanta Father is 4 Days from Completing Walk to Washington DC for Homeless
ATLANTA, GA- Terence Lester and his wife Cecilia is no stranger for the cause of the homeless. In 2013 they founded Love Beyond Walls. The agency is focused […]
A 30 Day Journey to Change My Health Habits
A little over a month ago I was at a conference speaking and going through my normal routine. No eating before I speak, isolating myself, changing what […]
Engaging Men in Health: A Holiday Season Challenge
December 6, 2015 By: Broderick Johnson, White House and Armin Brott, Men’s Health Network As men, we don’t always prioritize our health the way we should. So […]