Critical Condition: The Black Health Reckoning
The African American Wellness Watch
Release Date: 04/02/2025
Discover the Truth About Exercise on Black Health News
The African American Wellness Watch
Discover the truth about exercise goals in this critical discussion on Black Health News. Are 10,000 steps really necessary, or can 7,000 steps be just as effective for your cardiovascular health? Join Dr. Mike Lenor and Dr. Renee as they explore the science behind these recommendations and their impact on health awareness, particularly within the Black community. This episode dives into key Black health issues, tackling misinformation, and offering solutions within the Black community to support healthier lifestyles. Don't miss this engaging conversation that could redefine your...
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Pretty Enough? Beauty, Identity & Social Media
The African American Wellness Watch
On this episode of African American Wellness Watch, Minjon LeNoir Hall leads a timely and powerful conversation exploring what it really means to be “pretty enough” in today’s image-driven culture. With social media shaping beauty standards at younger and younger ages, how are teens—especially Black girls—navigating self-worth, appearance, and authenticity? We dig into the complex relationship between makeup, identity, and mental health in the digital age. Joining us is Tosca Hillman, founder of GloGirl Cosmetics, who brings her unique perspective from inside the beauty industry to...
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Living with Juvenile Diabetes
The African American Wellness Watch
Discover the truth about managing diabetes for over 40 years in this critical discussion featuring Nicole Enix. In this powerful conversation presented by the African American Wellness Project, Nicole opens up about her journey living with type 1 diabetes, from adolescence to adulthood. She shares the challenges of growing up with this lifelong disease, its impact on her health, and the emotional toll of feeling isolated. This discussion also explores the strides in treatment advancements, highlighting the importance of community support and solutions within the Black community to address...
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Sleep Apnea Solutions: A critical discussion on one of the most underdiagnosed health issues in the U.S
The African American Wellness Watch
Sleep Apnea Solutions: A critical discussion on one of the most underdiagnosed health issues in the U.S. Sleep apnea, affecting millions of adults, including a significant portion of the African American community. Join the African-American Wellness Watch and Black Doctor Speak podcast as nurse practitioner Aiko Loo and expert at JIva Health as she shares expert insights into the symptoms, risks, and life-changing treatments, including the role of CPAP machines and emerging solutions Discover the hidden links between snoring, oxygen deprivation, and long-term organ damage, this episode...
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Critical Condition: The Black Health Reckoning
The African American Wellness Watch
Is Our Health in Safe Hands? A Deep Dive with Dr. Mark Smith Welcome to Critical Condition: The Black Health Reckoning, where we confront the hard truths about healthcare in Black America. In this episode, host Dr. LeNoir joins forces with nationally recognized health expert Dr. Mark Smith of the University of California, San Francisco, to expose the alarming state of our healthcare system. Is our health truly in safe hands? With a system that’s chaotic, under-resourced, and plagued by a lack of accountability, we explore whether the breaking point has already arrived. Together, we...
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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Fauci, Health Equity, and the Fight Against COVID-19
The African American Wellness Watch
Join us for an unmissable conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Michael LeNoir, and George Strait as they dive deep into the critical health issues facing our communities today. 💡 What You'll Learn: The truth about COVID-19, vaccines, and fighting misinformation. Insights into the new health challenges like mosquito-borne illnesses and West Nile virus. The importance of clinical trials in saving lives and advancing health equity. Personal reflections from Dr. Fauci’s memoir, "On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service." 🔥...
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Welcome to Critical Condition: The Black Health Reckoning, where we confront the hard truths about healthcare in Black America. In this episode, host Dr. LeNoir joins forces with nationally recognized health expert Dr. Mark Smith of the University of California, San Francisco, to expose the alarming state of our healthcare system.
Is our health truly in safe hands? With a system that’s chaotic, under-resourced, and plagued by a lack of accountability, we explore whether the breaking point has already arrived. Together, we unpack the urgent need for reform, the deep inequities embedded in care delivery, and what real health equity should look like—especially for African American communities.
If you're ready to hear honest, expert-driven conversations about the future of Black health, tune in now.