Health

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory arthritic condition affecting the spine and large joints. This rheumatic condition is best treated by a rheumatologist. Diagnosis of this condition can be very challenging and requires “ruling out” many other conditions. The HLA-B27 genetic marker shows that you have a higher chance of a handful of rheumatic conditions but is by no means a test for ankylosing spondylitis. No such test exists.

Two years ago my book Radical Empathy: A Path to Bridging Racial Divides was published. In it, I highlight the importance of vulnerability as part of the process of developing empathy for yourself and for others. I bared my soul about the impact of internalized oppression on me and my…

by Andrew Noelker — “That’ll be $65.50,” the clerk said to me as I stood across the counter. Looking in my wallet, I pulled out my new debit card that I had just gotten at my local bank. My boys standing behind me, I handed her the card and the transaction went through. Big…

Darkness coalesces into static into thought into consciousness, and eventually I become aware enough to realize that they’ve let me out of the Bag. My eyes flutter then shutter, giving me the briefest of glances at the world I’m somehow in. It’s familiar. It’s home. It’s even safe, for a…

Lights, Camera, Stress? Hey there, friend! Today, let’s dive into a topic that has been on everyone’s mind: social media and its impact on our mental health. It’s no secret that the rise of social media platforms has revolutionized communication, but what about the emotional baggage that comes with it…