A Message from AAHP’s Weight Management Program
AAHP offers a weight management program to help you achieve your goals regardless of your starting point! If your goal is weight maintenance, loss, or gain, we can assist in […]
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CategoriesfeaturedJuly is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Every July, AAHP observes Minority Mental Health Month with the Department of Health and Human Services to raise awareness and support Blacks/African Americans living with mental health conditions. Blacks/African Americans […]
Categoriesfeatured men's healthWeight Loss Helps Obese Men Improve their Sperm Count
A recent study found that men who lost weight and maintained weight loss with a low-calorie diet improved their sperm count. In this study, 50 men with obesity ate a low-calorie […]
CategoriesfeaturedJune is Men’s Health Month
It’s time for some action on Black/African American men’s health! Far too frequently we find ourselves mourning the untimely death of another Black/African American male. We must face the fact that, […]
Categoriesfeatured for seniorsAAHP Celebrates Older Americans Month
AAHP celebrates Older Americans Month (OAM) with the Administration for Community Living by promoting their theme for 2022: Communities of Strength, which recognizes the important role seniors play in fostering the connection and engagement that build strong, resilient communities.
Categoriesfeatured UncategorizedSave the Date: AAHP Community Day is Saturday, May 7, 2022!
Join AAHP for Community Day 2022 on Saturday, May 7 at 8:00am at Montgomery College Germantown. We’re celebrating health, wellness, and the vibrant and resilient spirit of our community with a fun-filled day at Montgomery happening in-person for the first time in two years!
CategoriesfeaturedApril is Minority Health Month
Every April, AAHP joins the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) to celebrate National Minority Health Month. This year’s theme is “Give Your Community a Boost!” Although rates are falling, COVID-19 is still in our midst, and we’re encouraging Black/African American residents to get vaccinations and booster shots to help our community fight COVID-19.
Categoriesfor seniorsDance Exchange Offers Free Dance Classes
Dancing has several health benefits for seniors, including improved cardio, balance, and mood, as well as other advantages you may not have considered. Some seniors report more energy, greater flexibility, better posture, and a stronger sense of accomplishment after participating in dance courses. They were also happier and had a stronger feeling of community and camaraderie. Dance Exchange in Takoma Park is hosting two free dance lessons for seniors.
Categoriesfeatured for seniorsMinding Your Brain Health part 3
staying physically active, engaging in positive relationships, managing stress in productive ways, and living a full and active life can help to prevent or delay cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and other forms of dementia.
CategoriesfeaturedMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
This Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, let’s celebrate the many new and exciting advancements in the battle against colorectal cancer, the third-deadliest cancer in the U.S. For colorectal cancer specifically and cancer in general, cancer rates are declining and late-stage cancer survival rates are steadily increasing.
