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Abi’s Wish Brings a Smile to Your Face
Girl with sickle cell disease had a wish to be on a billboard. She and her twin now smile at passing cars in Md. Four-year-old twins Abigail and Valerie Makanjuola, with mother Olaide Daramola, in front of their billboard in North Brentwood, Md. Abi has a blood disorder, and as a Make-A-Wish recipient, her desire…
Read MoreFamily Therapy offered for Families in FL through SCW
SCW is facilitating family therapy for families in Florida affected by SCD. Starting in November, meet online with a licensed psychotherapist specializing in Marriage & Family Counseling for 7 weeks in the convenience of your own home. By signing up, you will receive 7 weeks of personalized family therapy sessions for $100 per family. Sessions…
Read MoreCovid-19 Variants 101
Lately, you may have seen a lot of news about new strains of COVID-19 on the rise all over the U.S. And you’re probably wondering how many of these new strains are out there and what exactly makes them different. As viruses move through the population, they’re constantly mutating causing new variants to emerge. Sometimes new variants…
Read MoreMigraine Proof Your Home
Just a few simple changes can migraine proof your home–and make it a refuge if one does strike. In your bedroom: Hang thick curtains. Your bedroom can be an ideal migraine retreat. Thick or black-out curtains will keep the room dark and cool, and can even help dampen outside sounds. Consider a humidifier or dehumidifier.…
Read More10 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
Don’t neglect your mental health. When we talk about being healthy, it is typically just about physical health. But rarely do we think of our mental health when we’re having that conversation—and black women, we have to stop doing that. Studies show we have higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression than most other people.…
Read More5 Ways Friendships Benefit Your Health
We lean on friends and family for encouragement when it comes to sticking to healthy routines, but research shows reaching out to your social network is itself a healthy habit. Studies suggest having strong social ties can improve your health in a variety of ways, from helping fight off the flu to lowering your blood…
Read MoreEat These Foods For a Restful Night’s Sleep
Sleeplessness has been linked to a variety of ills, including memory problems, lack of focus, weight gain and high blood pressure. And, yes, you can admit it: When you don’t get your eight hours in, you’re just plain cranky. (Oh, wait, that’s me!) If you’ve tried everything, from counting sheep to reading James Joyce novels,…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Aromatherapy
Research on the effectiveness of aromatherapy — the therapeutic use of essential oils extracted from plants — is limited. However, some studies have shown that aromatherapy might have health benefits, including: Relief from anxiety and depression. Improved quality of life, particularly for people with chronic health conditions. Smaller studies suggest that aromatherapy with lavender oil may help: Make…
Read MoreSCW & GBT Livestream
10th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Therapeutics Conference September 15, 2021 9 am – 4 pm EST Visit the SCW Facebook page to join the GBT Livestream Sickle Cell Warriors, Inc. (SCW) and (Global Blood Therapeutics) GBT partner to host the annual Livestream of the 2021 Sickle Cell Disease Therapeutics Conference (SCDTC). Firstly, learn about the…
Read MoreLearn more about the Hibiscus Study
Learn more about the Hibiscus Study Clinical trials are critical to finding new or improved treatments for diseases. By participating in a clinical trial for sickle cell disease (SCD), you could help researchers better understand the disease or find new treatments that can be given to SCD patients in the future. About the Hibiscus Study™…
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