Category : Parenting/ Health

Hidden Gems in Black History: Ancient African Cultures’ Contributions To Astronomy

A great deal of our modern knowledge of the universe may be traced back to the astronomical discoveries and advancements achieved by ancient African civilizations. Many of them are cornerstones upon which our modern civilization rests, and the disco...

Hidden Gems in Black History: The Dangerous Myth of Black Pain

In 1950, a medical journal held the belief that Black people could not perceive pain or recognize the signs of a potential heart attack. This greatly reduced the trust that Black people may have in White doctors to listen to their suffering and prov...

What Omega-3 Can Do For You…Right NOW!

Most research on omega-3 focuses on heart health benefits. But, new research is showing that eating plenty of fish and great sources of Omega-3, or taking Omega-3 Supplements, can do so much more for you. The three main forms of omega-3s are Alpha-l...

Hidden Gems in Black History: A Black Man Invented The Airplane

Outshining The Wright Brothers American engineer and businessman Charles Ward Chappelle won acclaim in 1911 for his long-distance aircraft, and from 1913 until 1930, he served as president of the African Union Company. Chappelle presented at the Fir...

Balancing Social Life & Sleep in College: Tips for Prioritizing Rest while Engaging with Campus

One of the most important components of college life is one’s social life; this aspect influences contacts, acquaintances, and, most importantly, oneself. Rest is another key aspect of a person’s life that significantly impacts many aspe...

Hidden Gems in Black History: The Rich History of African Medicine

Even before comparable innovations in other regions of the globe, the ancient Africans had a major impact on medicine. Some of the earliest inhabitants of Africa used many of the same remedies that we use today. Several African countries, including...

Is It Asthma Or COPD? 5 Ways To Know The Difference

Though chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma both cause severe respiratory symptoms, they’re not the same disease. Since the treatments for these illnesses also differ, you need to know how to identify whether you’re dealing with a...

3 Proactive Measures to Prevent Alzheimer’s

Changes in the brain take place years before the initial signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Catching these drastic shifts in the brain at an early stage can result in the possibility of preventing or deferring memory loss along with other symptoms of dem...

3 Exercises that Can Be Too Hard On the Uterus

Although Fibroids are often asymptomatic and cause no pain to the body, there is still a large section of fibroid patients that are symptomatic. These symptoms range from abdominal discomfort, extensive periods, bladder and bowel changes, lower back...

Black Beauty Products Founder Passes Away at 86

(Photo credit: Facebook) One of the trailblazers in Black haircare and beauty products has passed away. Established in 1967 as Dudley Products Inc., the founder Dr. Joe L. Dudley Sr, has passed away at that age of 86. Three generations of Dudley fami...

Your Gray Hair May Be Linked To What You Eat

We have all experienced that feeling of “what the fudge,” when we spy our first gray hair. For me, it happened in my prime – 21-years-young. Needless to say, many women have begun to ditch the hair dye and embrace their NOW signature silver strands....

Black History of Health: Bob Marley

Almost 43 years ago, the world lost a legend when reggae artist Bob Marley died after a four-year struggle with melanoma skin cancer that started on his toe. This may seem unusual, as melanoma is usually linked to patients with fair skin and const...

Hidden Gems in Black History: The First Medical Journal Was Discovered in Africa

The first medical journal was really discovered in Africa; nevertheless, it was titled after its founder, a white guy, giving the impression that it was authored by a white man even though it was actually found in Africa. Edwin Smith & The Egypt...

6 Natural Remedies for Vaginal Atrophy

Thinning, dryness, and inflammation of the vaginal walls is called vaginal atrophy, usually caused by a decrease in estrogen levels, particularly during menopause. It may also happen after childbirth. Atrophy might continually irritate and hinder in...

What Every Black Person Needs To Know About Liver Disease

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, chronic liver disease has been the ninth leading cause of death for Black Americans between the ages of 45 and 64 years old since 2020. With that in mind, you need to know how liver dise...