Category : Parenting/ Health

Yep, That’s Carpal Tunnel: Early Signs You Should Know

It’s another day hunched over your laptop, trying to meet those nearing deadlines, when you feel a shocking pain shoot from your wrist to your forearm. This isn’t the first time you’ve dismissed it as just another pain in the…wrist. You shake...

The 3 Most Effective Weight Loss Plans

Losing weight is a common goal for many individuals seeking to improve their health and well-being. However, with a plethora of weight loss plans and fad diets flooding the market, it can be challenging to navigate the sea of options. To successfull...

Hair Burning: The New Remedy For Split Ends

Split ends are the worst when it comes to beautiful straight hair! And if you are a curly-headed girl, though you may hide them better, split ends affect you, too! The bigger pain is getting rid of them. We all dread going to the salon getting our &...

Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Intolerance: What’s the Difference?

For most people, there’s no reason to give up gluten for good. But that’s not so easy for folks with two gluten-related medical conditions: celiac disease and gluten intolerance, according to Dr. Sarmed Sami, a gastroenterologist at Mayo...

Is Uterine Fibroid Embolization Right For You?

While it’s possible to have fibroids without any symptoms, this isn’t always the case. Once there are symptoms, your options for managing or treating your condition will vary. According to a 2018 study, approximately 70 percent of those who had symp...

Is Your Cell Phone To Blame For These 5 Skin Problems?

Did you know that every time you’re on your phone you put your skin at risk? Interaction with mobile devices can be harmful to your skin causing acne, wrinkles and dark spots, just to name a few. Try these five tips to save your skin: 1. Wrink...

5 Essential Skincare Tips For Men

When you think of skincare, women probably come to mind. Why is that? I mean, after all, men have skin, too! Issues like acne, hyperpigmentation and razor bumps require attention and a skincare regimen. Worried you’ll catch heat from your boys? Nons...

Sickle Cell Disease: More than Growing Pains (LIVE)

In this special program titled “Sickle Cell: More than Growing pains”, Dr. Reed Tuckson hosts a panel discussion with experts in the field of sickle cell disease. The panelists include Dr. Tamiya Austin, Dr. Yvette Miller, Dr. Laventrice...

Soothing Sleep Solutions: How White Noise Can Transform Your Rest

In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is a precious commodity that many of us struggle to attain. For various reasons, the black community faces unique challenges when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. Sleep disparities within this c...

11 Tips To Help You Break Unhealthy Habits

Putting a stop to bad or harmful habits such as smoking, excessive drinking, or substance abuse is a difficult but necessary endeavor for some college students who may be on the party scene or have addiction or substance abuse issues. You got to brea...

October Means "Stuff" Gets Real!

Enjoying the last days of SeptemberI read something on Instagram that said that September lasted like two days. It totally felt that way. October has entirely different expectations. In September you can be all like, "School just started that's why I...

10 Quick, Delicious, & Nutritious Snacks Perfect For Busy Students

Remember those days of coming back from class and not having the energy to cook, so you grab a cup of ramen or even just a bag of chips? Well, that’s a normal day for almost every student. But we want to give you some snacks perfect for busy st...

Mental Health Matters: Megan Thee Stallion’s Call to Check on Your Friends

Megan Thee Stallion is urging you to check on your friends. The rapper, whose offstage name is Megan Pete, is part of a new public service announcement called Seize the Awkward, a national campaign to encourage young people to talk to friends about...

What Makes Fall a Challenging Time for People with Asthma?

More than 27 million people in the U.S. have asthma. And every September, a combination of factors create conditions that make asthma worse. This is why September is called “Asthma Peak Month.” Understanding what causes Asthma Peak Month can help yo...

Eczema and Allergies: When to Seek Allergy Testing for Your Child

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition that affects millions of children worldwide. While it primarily manifests as red, itchy, and inflamed skin, its underlying causes can be complex and multifaceted. Recent rese...