General Health

Looking after your general health involves maintaining physical, mental, and social well-being by managing diet, physical activity, sleep, and stress. Proactive lifestyle choices, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol and sun exposure, and getting regular medical checkups can help you prevent or manage many physical health conditions that affect general well-being. Working on mental health through gratitude or relaxation techniques and connection to others is essential for supporting mental health.[1]

#BlackHealthFacts and Statistics: A Knowledge Movement

Fact-Checked on June 14, 2022

How Storytelling Gives Caregivers a Voice and Promotes Self-Care

Medically Reviewed by Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, FAPA | February 21, 2025

One Pastor’s Mission to Fight for Environmental Justice Through the Black Church

Medically Reviewed by Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, FAPA | February 3, 2023

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Fact-Checked on June 30, 2025

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Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | July 28, 2023

How to Find the Best Hospital for Your Healthcare Needs

Medically Reviewed by Allison Buttarazzi, MD | March 25, 2025

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Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | May 16, 2025

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Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | May 3, 2023

What It’s Like to Come Out as Trans in Your 50s or Later

Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | July 21, 2023

Too Many Doctors Are Misdiagnosing Disease on Skin of Color

Medically Reviewed by Lydia J. Johnson, MD | April 8, 2025

Gender Dysphoria: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment, and More

Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | September 14, 2022

6 Ways to Tell Whether Your Doctor’s Office Is Trans-Friendly

Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | November 10, 2023

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Fact-Checked on July 23, 2025

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Fact-Checked on July 15, 2025

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Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | July 2, 2025

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Fact-Checked on June 27, 2025

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Fact-Checked on June 25, 2025

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Medically Reviewed by Allison Buttarazzi, MD | June 23, 2025

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Fact-Checked on June 11, 2025

5 Ways to Protect Your Teeth (and Your Kids’ Teeth) Without Fluoride in Your Drinking Water

Medically Reviewed by Elizabeth V. Simpson, DMD | June 3, 2025

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Medically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | May 30, 2025

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