Health
GenPride Strength & Balance
Boost Your Strength and Balance with GenPride’s Online Fitness Class
Embrace the power of movement and discover a new approach to holistic wellness with GenPride’s Strength and Balance class. This 40-minute online session is designed to integrate full-body strength, balance, and core-strengthening exercises in a supportive and accessible environment.
The exercises in this class focus on strengthening the major muscle groups of your body in both vertical and horizontal positions. We’ll challenge both your static and dynamic balance, enhancing your overall stability and physical confidence.
One of the unique aspects of our Strength and Balance class is that it’s tailored to suit all …
GenPride Yoga & Stretching
Discover the Joy of Movement with GenPride’s Accessible Yoga Class
Are you looking to incorporate a little more movement into your routine, but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you’re seeking a new way to relax, destress, and connect with a supportive community? GenPride’s online yoga class might be just what you’re looking for!
This class is designed with all levels of fitness in mind, making it a perfect starting point for anyone, regardless of previous yoga or stretching experience. Our approachable and inclusive format ensures that everyone can participate and benefit, even if you’ve never set foot on a yoga mat …
Fact Sheet: Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity
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Below are the facts that outline racial and ethnic health care disparities in the United States. The reports “ Easing the Burden: Using Health Care Reform to Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care for the Chronically Ill” and “ Measuring the Gaps: Collecting Data to Drive Improvements in Health Care Disparities” outline how robust implementation of provisions in the Affordable Care Act can help address these disparities and ensure that all Americans, regardless of race and ethnicity,
An epidemic of loneliness
This article originally posted January 6th, 2019 by The Week Staff at https://theweek.com/articles-amp/815518/epidemic-loneliness
Nearly half of all Americans today say they are lonely. Why is that so, and what are the consequences? Here’s everything you need to know:
How is loneliness defined?
Loneliness isn’t determined by the actual number of friends or social contacts a person has. Social science researchers define loneliness as the emotional state created when people have fewer social contacts and meaningful relationships than they would like — relationships that make them feel known and understood. Essentially, if you feel lonely, you are lonely. One out of two Americans now …
HIV and Older Adults
Key Points
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2014, an estimated 45% of Americans living with diagnosed HIV were aged 50 and older.
- Many HIV risk factors are the same for adults of any age, but older people are less likely to get tested for HIV.
- Treatment with HIV medicines (called antiretroviral therapy or ART) is recommended for everyone with HIV. Life-long treatment with HIV medicines helps people with HIV live longer, healthier lives.
- Many older adults have conditions such as heart disease or diabetes that can complicate HIV treatment.
Does HIV affect older adults?
Yes,
Discrimination Prevents LGBTQ People from Accessing Health Care
All people who need medical care should be able to see their doctor without worrying about being mistreated, harassed, or denied service outright. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) helped address this issue by prohibiting health care providers and insurance companies from engaging in discrimination. As a result of several court rulings and an Obama administration rule, LGBTQ people are explicitly protected against discrimination in health care on the basis of gender identity and sex stereotypes. However, conservative forces and the Trump-Pence administration are seeking to make it easier for health care providers to discriminate against LGBTQ people and women.
Discrimination in health care …
