Distinguishing between the common cold and flu has always been challenging. Now with the addition of COVID, it has become even more difficult. Let’s discuss the distinctions between the three and, more importantly, how to prevent them. The common cold, influenza (flu), and COVID-19 are all upper respiratory viral illnesses and, therefore, share many of […]
November 27, 2020
Let’s take a closer look at cheating. The Exam Room had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Pankey aka Peter Gunz, TV Host of Cheaters. This show has helped countless individuals that suspected cheating find the truth that they need. Though for years we have watched this show as a form of entertainment, it exposes […]
November 27, 2020
Throughout history, black women have always been a source of stability and support for our men. We are mothers, wives, grandmothers, aunts, and sisters. From us comes life and it’s in our nature to birth hope and promise in the lives of our men. I believe every black man has a story about how his […]
November 26, 2020
According to the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, the prevalence of depression among African American men ranges from 5% to 10%[i]. Though they face many risk factors, their use of mental health services is low. Why is this? Here at The Exam Room with Nurse Alice, we had a chance to catch up with Royce […]
November 12, 2020
Many people have work stress that can interfere with sleep, but did you know that if you have hypertension in addition to your work stress and poor sleep that your risk of death from a cardiovascular event is three times that of those who have no work stress and good sleep? These are findings from […]
May 30, 2019
Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, both loved and widely admired, were both lost to suicide in the same week. They now join the millions of Americans lost to suicide. Every year, 9 million people think about it, 1 million attempt it, and in 2016 alone 45,000 Americans committed suicide. Suicide is one of the top 10 causes […]
June 11, 2018
