[dropcap] J [/dropcap] uly 28, 2014, researchers reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that “People who jogged or ran for as little as five minutes a day reduced their risk of premature death by nearly one-third and extended their lives by about three years.” The news made me excited! I’m not […]
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Life changing moments don’t happen everyday. 2 weeks before my trip to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital I was contacted by an orphanage in Uganda. The orphanage houses children whose parents abandoned them because they were born with Sickle Cell Anemia. I was told, “at least every week, you may find 2 or 3 thrown at
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It’s always great to hear that your favorite stores are giving back to the community and being socially responsible, too many organizations seem to only be in business to make money with no thought of their impact on society. The Loft, Nine West, and Kay Jewelers are several stores who are doing more by partnering with
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It’s great when you can give someone a gift that will also bless others as well. Are you searching for the perfect gift that will make a difference or mean a lot to your loved one, friend, or co-worker? Not long ago, when I visited St. Jude, I thought about the families who lives were
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This Tuesday, November 7, 2017, I partnered with Stacia D. Wright founder of Karaoke 4 a Kause DC to help raise funds for charities helping children who are living with sickle cell disease. The night is going to be full of fun and information at the new restaurant Ben’s Upstairs in Washington, DC. Karaoke 4
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Hematologists, sickle cell patients, and families with loved ones living with sickle cell disorders are hoping for a universal cure for sickle cell patients. In 1982, doctors at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital were the first to cure the genetic blood disorder using a bone marrow transplant. In fact, in 2014, I had the privilege of
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Recently, I read a Forbes Article entitled, “Why CRISPR Is An Attractive Approach To Treat Sickle Cell Disease” it states “Using CRISPR to edit a short segment of DNA in the cells, they activated a genetic switch that effectively raised the levels of fetal hemoglobin in red blood cells, turning the cells healthy.” 1. Can
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There are many myths associated with sickle cell disease, but today we will debunk a few and provide people with a better understanding of what sickle cell is and how it affects different types of people’s bodies. Myth #1 Only black people get the disease. Debunked – According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) “Sickle
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One of the best ways, to manage sickle cell disease (SCD) is to be informed. Learn as much as you can and then along with your doctor begin to create a management plan that works for your lifestyle. Five of my favorite websites to learn more about SCD are mentioned below: CDC.gov When I am
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Have you heard anyone say sickle cell is a disease only black people get? This statement is a myth, in fact, Black People are not the only Sickle Cell Patients. Anyone can have sickle cell disease (SCD). It’s true that it’s more common in Black people, but anyone can be born with it, which is
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