Minorities are at the top of the list for far too many ailments. Every year more black and brown people suffer and die from diseases like Cardiac Disease, Diabetes and maternity mortality up to three times higher than other groups. These are just a few of the more prevalent illnesses, but the list is extensive, and for a variety of reasons.

In this blog, I am going to share one of my little secrets that keeps me in control and provides needed breaks from a demanding life. Here I will focus on “Staycations”. Maybe you have heard the term “Staycation”, but you’re not exactly sure what that is. So let’s be clear on the definition. A staycation is defined as a recreational break spent at home or within close proximity.

By Woodie Lesesne Growing up in the tropical climate of Jamaica, I remember my grandfather used to say that coconut water was cooling to...