By Ron Calhoun The City of Cleveland’s efforts to establish a resilient information technolgy (IT) infrastructure, as promised by Mayor Justin Bibb during his campaign bid, have faced scrutiny. Shortcomings in utilizing American Rescue Plan Act – or ARPA – infrastructure funds and addressing an outdated system have come to the surface. The recent spotlight […]
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Sneakers Ball in Slavic Village
Story & photos by Mark Silverberg. The Stella Walsh Recreation Center was buzzing with excitement on April 19, as its first Sneaker Ball brought together fathers, children, and community members for a night of celebration and bonding. Organized as a tribute to the neighborhood’s fathers and their vital role in the community, the Sneaker […]
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Legal Aid helps Northeast Ohioans get ‘Economic Justice’
By Tonya Sams Money issues can cause an enormous amount of stress and fear. Concerns about money can determine housing choices, whether or not basic needs are met, a person’s quality of life, and more. Money stressors not only include the size of a paycheck or being in debt, but also employment and unemployment issues, […]
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July is Cord Blood Awareness Month: Why You Should Care
By Sharon Lewis What is cord blood? It is the blood in the umbilical cord – the lifeline that connects a baby to its mother. While cord blood is considered medical waste, it contains red and white blood cells and is rich in stem cells. Red blood cells (RBCs) transport oxygen from the lungs to […]
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Do Nothing! It’s Good for You. Why Downtime is Vital
By Khemi Adé Daydreaming is directly linked to having a healthier mind and even a healthier life. Time spent daydreaming and removing yourself from the outer world is important. In the long run, failure to allow the mind to rest can result in “accelerated aging and premature death”, according to Stephanie McCain, a Cleveland-area independent […]
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Jamal Bowman Jr. is Empowered by His Dedication While Chasing his Dreams
By Michael Patterson Cleveland amateur boxer Jamal Bowman Jr. has taken pride in his dedication since he was eight. In doing so, he’s gotten one step closer to achieving his long-term boxing goals. Bowman’s First Steps Toward His Dream Bowman started training in his father’s apartment and had his first fight at 10. Later, he […]
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Happy Body, Happy Brain: The Benefits of Exercising
By Khemi Adé The Cleveland Clinic has found that moving the body improves blood flow to the brain, reduces inflammation, promotes heart health, and lowers stress hormones. But what else can the brain do as a result of exercise? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki said that when exercising, the hippocampus—which governs memory—and the prefrontal cortex—which governs decisionmaking […]
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Basic Facts On Sleep Hygiene
By Sheila Ferguson Poor sleep hygiene can become a major health issue at any age, especially when you are under stress—or work the third shift. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 3 people in the United States don’t get the sleep they need regularly. Approximately 33% of American […]
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Generational Trauma
By Sharon Lewis Just like hair and eye color, freckles, family recipes, and heirlooms, trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. This phenomenon is known as intergenerational or transgenerational trauma. According to the article “What Is Generational Trauma?” in the publication Health, which focuses on a healthy lifestyle for women, we can inherit […]
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The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Exercise
By Khemi Adé The Cleveland Clinic has found that moving the body improves blood flow to the brain, reduces inflammation, promotes heart health, and lowers stress hormones. But what else can the brain do as a result of exercise? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki said that when exercising, the hippocampus—which governs memory—and the prefrontal cortex—which governs decisionmaking […]