Category : Parenting/ Health

EXCLUSIVE: Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Shares Her Journey of Stage IV Breast Cancer

(Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images) You probably remember Ananda Lewis as the vibrant, bubbly BET and MTV on-air personality who guided us through some of the most popular artists and songs of the 90’s. Fast-forward to today, Lewis is a m...

What Granny May Not Say: Can You Fully Trust Your In-Home Caregiver?

You can’t be there all the time to take care of your loved one. Between work and the needs of an elderly person, being a direct caregiver can stress you out with its demands. Having a granny—whether that is your mom, your grandma, your auntie, or an...

5 Ways Local Elections Can Drive Change in Black Communities

Black voters will likely play a critical role in the upcoming 2024 presidential election between GOP nominee Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. It’s no wonder both candidates have targeted people of color in their campaign messaging. But aside...

Breaking the Silence: Ashley-Lauren Elrod on Mental Health and Empowerment

Photo Credit: Josh Wool What used to be a taboo issue in the Black community is now discussed more openly. Mental health significantly impacts Black Americans. In fact, Black people living below the poverty level are twice as likely to report seriou...

Black Babies Are at Higher Risk for SIDS. Here’s How to Protect Your Little One

Photo courtesy of Alexia Doubouya Alexia Doubouya, Founder of Cocolife.black, is a recognized authority on Black Maternal Health. After overcoming personal struggles with Perinatal and Postpartum Depression, grief, and workplace discrimination, she b...

Going Green With IBD? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

In the modern world, where environmental issues are gaining more and more significance, it is of the utmost importance for people who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to think about how they may make the world greener and more sustainabl...

A Black Congresswoman is Championing Diverse Clinical Trials

In an October roundtable discussion hosted by Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly at La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL, health care leaders gathered to address a pressing issue: the lack of diversity in clinical trials. This critical overs...

Can Your THOUGHTS Trigger Flare-Ups?

A common inflammatory condition, eczema can go from a minor inconvenience to a totally life-disruption pain. Most common in Black people, this skin disease can cause life-long symptoms, everything from annoying itching to redness, crusting, oozing,...

Pregnancy and Eczema: 5 Signs You’re Itching For Two

Your body can undergo a lot of changes when you’re pregnant. Sometimes, it makes existing conditions worse while at other times, you can develop new ones. This can be the case with eczema as it’s one of the most common skin conditions that affect pr...

5 Myths About Down Syndrome EVERY Black Mother Should Know

Receiving a diagnosis of Down syndrome for your child can be life-changing. A million questions swirl about your mind. How will things be different? What challenges will come? Will my child be able to grow into a happy, healthy, independent adult?...

The Best Cardio Activities for Black People, According to Science

A healthy ticker is essential to everyone. But did you know that heart health may be even more important for Black folks? According to numerous research studies, the Black population is at significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular healt...

5 Ways Hypertension Can Destroy Your BRAIN

We’ve all heard of hypertension or high blood pressure, commonly called ‘the silent killer.’ But did you know that this common condition can also be a major brain killer? Sure, it can affect the heart significantly, but turns out that hypertension...

Is Wall Pilates Worth It? 10 Beginner Exercise to Help You Find Out

If you’ve been paying attention to fitness trends on social media, then it would have been hard to miss all the posts about wall pilates. The question is whether or not this is an effective form of exercise or just another fad that’s not worth your...

COVID Nearly Took My Life, Then Came Cancer: How I Fought Back!

Linda (seated on couch, second from left) with her family. (Photo courtesy of Linda) In November 2020, Linda felt a small lump in her breast. Little did she know that this pea-sized lump would become part of a story that involved not just breast canc...

4 Symptoms of Breast Cancer Unique to Black Men, Yes Men

If the title surprised you, you’re not alone. In fact, many Black men are going through life never even considering that breast cancer could be a possibility. Unfortunately, this is not the case. According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 1...