Author Archives: Adrienne Upwork

Despite the politics and the pressure to choose red or blue when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still several truths that we all need to be aware of. Before we highlight a few of them, it is important to take a step back and be mindful of the ways in which the […]

During a time when the world seems to be increasingly divided, it is important to recognize the interactions that bring us hope. Dr. Clayton Lawrence, President and CEO of Lawrence Executive Alliance of Professionals (LEAP), LLC, and President and Founder of LEAP Foundation DC, has had the pleasure of witnessing the extraordinary work of a […]

You may have seen it in the headlines these past few weeks: “Racism is a public health issue.” Although the country is now fully aware that racism is still a problem in our society, many don’t quite understand exactly how exactly this ties in with the health of our country and its African American citizens. […]

It’s a special month for fathers and father figures. This Sunday, we’ll celebrate all the men in our lives who have encouraged, inspired and made an impact on us. The word “father” isn’t restricted by a biological component, but rather is defined as “a man in relation to his child or children.” Take some time […]

Many of us are enjoying the offerings that warmer weather has brought: the chance to get some fresh air following the COVID-19 shut downs across the country, the opportunity to increase our Vitamin D levels and the freedom to work out in the open air, rather than in a gym or at home. While it’s […]

No one would have expected when we brought in the new year that just five months into 2020 we would have experienced a health pandemic that would kill more than 371,000 people globally and infect more than 6 million (both as of June 1). Although the cases continue to spike in some areas, such as […]

Memorial Day 2020 has been a difficult one to say the least.  On a day when spending time with family and friends is the traditional way to remember those who have passed, we instead found ourselves continuing to social distance and, for some, mourning the loss of those who have perished in this invisible war […]

It’s been a rough start to 2020. We’ve been cooped up not only due to weather, but also because of the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused governors across the country to issue stay-at-home orders. While enjoying the great outdoors was never prohibited, many were reluctant to join others on bike paths, in state parks and […]

May is Mental Health Month and there couldn’t be a more important time to raise awareness for a topic that affects so many in different ways. We are in the middle of a health pandemic that continues to press on and as the new coronavirus continues to sicken people around the world and claim the […]

Last week, we talked about things you can be doing to boost your immune system by putting things INTO your body that offer vitamins, minerals, nutrients and antioxidants. Despite reopenings occurring across the country, we are still in the midst of the COVID19 crisis. The numbers are continuing to rise and it is more important […]