This Back to School Season, Mass Deportation Instills Fear Instead of Well-Being Among Immigrant Kids

This Back to School Season, Mass Deportation Instills Fear Instead of Well-Being Among Immigrant Kids

By: americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: Stephanie Kenner / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Across the country, the high costs of the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda are becoming increasingly clear, from disruptions in key American industries to strains on local communities, as highlighted in a new economic analysis released last week. Yet the impact reaches beyond financial […]

The Gratitude Effect: A 3-Minute Practice for Stronger Relationships

The Gratitude Effect: A 3-Minute Practice for Stronger Relationships

By: Sandy Connors Many relationships deteriorate not from major conflicts but from ’emotional neglect’—the gradual fading of appreciation that creates a downward cycle of disconnection. Research shows expressing gratitude activates brain regions associated with bonding and rewires neural pathways to connect partners with positive emotions. Learn about how this simple 3-minute daily practice of expressing […]

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: A Call to Action for All Communities, Including Immigrants

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: A Call to Action for All Communities, Including Immigrants

Every June, the Alzheimer’s Association leads a nationwide initiative to shine a light on one of the most pressing public health challenges facing the United States — Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. This month is a vital time to empower all Americans, including immigrant communities, with the knowledge and tools to take charge of their […]

Handling the Seven Deadly Sins Positively: We Are Only Humans

Handling the Seven Deadly Sins Positively: We Are Only Humans

By Anne Webster  The Seven Deadly Sins—lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride—have long served as moral warnings. Rooted in early Christian doctrine, these traits are often framed as fatal flaws. But what if we viewed them not as absolute evils, but as deeply human impulses with the potential for growth and transformation? Instead […]

Legal Remedies and Social Protections for Women and Girls Threatened by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in New York State

Legal Remedies and Social Protections for Women and Girls Threatened by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in New York State

By Janet Howard Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision or cutting, involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. Recognized internationally as a violation of human rights, FGM poses severe health risks and perpetuates gender inequality. In New York State (NYS), a significant number of women and […]

The Impact of Family Separation on Children

The Impact of Family Separation on Children

By American Immigration Council Staff, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Ryan Rodrick Beiler / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. This is a guest blog by Kelsi Lo and edited by […]

The Health Divide: School Shootings keep Happening. It’s up to Reporters to Highlight the Costs of Inaction

The Health Divide: School Shootings keep Happening. It’s up to Reporters to Highlight the Costs of Inaction

By James E. Causey, Center for Health Journalism Contributor | Editorial credit: Jinitzail Hernandez / shutterstock.com Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter | Center for Health Journalism Contributor On December 16, just before the start of the Christmas break, a young student entered Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, and opened fire on students, faculty, and staff […]

Vitamin Deficiency May be Why You’re So Tired – a Nutritional Neuroscientist Explains how to Kickstart your Energy by Getting Essential Nutrients in a Well-rounded Diet, Along with More Sleep and Exercise

Vitamin Deficiency May be Why You’re So Tired – a Nutritional Neuroscientist Explains how to Kickstart your Energy by Getting Essential Nutrients in a Well-rounded Diet, Along with More Sleep and Exercise

By Lina Begdache, THE CONVERSATION  Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of U.S. adults said they felt “very tired” or “exhausted” most days or every day over a three-month period. Women ages 18 to 44 had the highest rate of fatigue – just over 20%. Being tired is linked […]

Navigating Life in Your Mid-30s: Coping with Unrealized Goals of Marriage and Children

Navigating Life in Your Mid-30s: Coping with Unrealized Goals of Marriage and Children

By Esther Claudette Gittens For many women, the mid-30s represent a period of self-reflection and recalibration. Society often imposes timelines for major life milestones such as marriage and children, and women frequently internalize these expectations as personal goals. When these aspirations remain unmet, feelings of anxiety, inadequacy, and even despair may arise. This article explores […]

The Human and Economic Cost of Major Health Diseases in East New York and Brownsville, Brooklyn

The Human and Economic Cost of Major Health Diseases in East New York and Brownsville, Brooklyn

By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: emin kuliyev / shutterstock.com  East New York and Brownsville, two neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York City, face significant health challenges that have profound human and economic impacts. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension are prevalent, leading to a cascade of related health issues and substantial financial burdens […]