Healthy diet and regular exercise are key to treating obesity. But the stress of everyday racism and sexism hinder Black women from adopting lifestyle changes necessary for weight loss.
Jason Clark is CEO of Second Harvest Inland Northwest in Spokane. Dr. Usha Sankrithi, MD, MPH, is chief health equity officer of Coordinated Care, an Apple Health plan. Sankrithi is based in Seattle.
Menopause occurs when menstrual cycles cease. In the years before and after menopause, the body undergoes many changes, leading to symptoms that may include hot flashes, emotional changes, and ...