The 1928 Master Plan of the City of Austin was the comprehensive city plan where racial segregation was institutionalized by using East Avenue, now known as IH-35, as a dividing line between Black and Latino communities and white communities. This is still seen today where, for example, the Rosewood area in East Austin, has a
The holiday season is right around the corner, and we hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday this December. Here are a few things the AHA suggests you to be mindful of this holiday season to keep you on track through your heart healthy journey: Eating naturally healthy foods during the holidays
During the pandemic, several people have expressed mental health stressors like losing loved ones, sickness, and unemployment. Minorities are affected the most and disproportionately experience these misfortunes. In fact, people of color are more likely to experience poor educational outcomes, higher unemployment, and poverty, which adds to the list of health stressors. Because a lack
The facts on sugary drinks are simple – they pose a real health risk. We know that these drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet and are associated with an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. We know that kids are drinking far too many of
A Story of Health Equity By Drew Thomas: I’d like to highlight a facet of my – geared around journey through “Health Equity”. This is a concept we are often referencing but drawing the correlation of how this manifests itself is not always as easily identifiable. So, I am going to share my personal “mission/survivor
Each day, we lose about 2,150 Americans from heart disease- The No. 1 killer in the United States. Stroke, the No. 5 killer and leading cause of severe disability, claims the lives of nearly 219,000 each year. Since the inception of the Heart Walk, mortality rates from cardiovascular disease and stroke have plummeted by 45
Did you know that emotional well-being has potential to affect your overall health? In fact, mental and emotional stress can translate into adverse physical reactions, a weakened immune system, and overall poor health outcomes. Between work, family obligations, and a constantly changing world around us – people in the U.S. are stressed. In fact, workers
By Diane Daniel, American Heart Association News After surviving a stroke in 2014, Patrick Wright now goes to the gym regularly and follows a healthy diet. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Ates) Patrick Wright was back home after ringing in the new year with family and friends at his grandmother’s house. Around 2:30 a.m., he woke