Warm and pleasant greetings to all. We hope you are enjoying the last week of February, with an extra day to celebrate.
Some will be celebrating their actual birthday on Feb. 29. I don’t know anyone personally born on Feb. 29, but Google states it’s estimated that more than 5 million will share a birthday on Feb. 29 during this leap year, fondly calling them Leaplings!
February has been the month attention is given to heart disease by the American Heart Association and Black history.
What about African Americans and high blood pressure? African Americans in the U.S. have a higher prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) than other racial and ethnic groups. It is also more severe in Blacks, and some medications are less effective in treating HBP in Blacks.
It’s good to know the answers to these questions: What is blood pressure? What should my blood pressure be? How often should I have my blood pressure checked? How can high blood pressure affect me? What can I do about my blood pressure? What about medications? Your health care provider will determine your level of risk and work with you to choose the best treatment options. To learn more, you can contact the American Heart Association at 1-800-242-8721.
We are at the end of February now and during the month we have focused our attention on Black history.
We would be remiss not to mention those who have made and/or are making special contributions to their local communities, their families and neighbors.
Please know you are appreciated, recognized and encouraged in being the best in your endeavors.
All of us have the ability to show support and learn more about Black history. There’s a role for everyone to make this world a better place.
Question asked this week: Is the green skin on potatoes harmful? The green color you see on potatoes is a high concentration of solanine, which tastes bitter. To be safe, it is best not to eat. But yes, you can eat the potato, just peel away the skin, shoot and green color. If you bake the potato, don’t eat the skin.
Enjoy life today. May blessings be yours.
