Category : Parenting/ Health

5 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Improves Prostate Cancer Treatments

If you’re a man dealing with prostate cancer, your diet could play a crucial role in managing treatment side effects. Recent research suggests that limiting red meat and dairy while increasing plant-based foods might lead to better outcomes, i...

A Day in the Life with High Blood Pressure

Clinical Researcher, Michelle Bradley Emebo shares her journey with postpartum hypertension. Learn how she manages her blood pressure through nutrition, exercise, and self-care practices like yoga and meditation, all while balancing life as a mother...

Hidden Gems in Black History: How Black Americans Have Influenced Style & Culture In The 21st Century

African Diaspora style is omnipresent in today’s fashion, impacting individuals of all colors, ethnicities, and creeds. It’s on full display on Main Street, in shops, online, and on runways. Its rising star power is largely due to a cong...

10 Ways Fibroids Affect Your Sex Life

When you have fibroids, they can affect different aspects of your life. For some people, this means that they can’t have sex the way they used to. While the specific issues can vary, there are a few that can be common for those who have this conditi...

What Happens When Metastatic Breast Cancer Affects The Liver?

Breast cancer is considered metastatic when it has spread to other body parts, such as the liver. Approximately 30 percent of patients diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer will progress to metastatic disease. Metastasis from breast cancer occurs...

Help! Can You Become Addicted To Your Vibrator?

As vibrators have become more popular and a part of regular everyday society, people have started wondering about the potential negative side effects of relying on them. Some have voiced concerns about vibrators desensitizing the clitoris, getting i...

Ballin on a Budget: Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts

& Valentine’s Day for most people is a day to show love and appreciation for your loved one. Typically, it is done through sweet words or kind gestures. The oversized teddy bear, a box of chocolates, or flowers are the mainstream gifts that peo...

Navigating Crohn’s: Tips for Assessing Your Symptoms and Treatment

Living with Crohn’s disease means navigating a journey of ups and downs, with symptoms that can vary in frequency and severity. Understanding your symptoms and treatment is crucial for managing the condition effectively. Here are the q...

Hidden Gems in Black History: The First Man to Study Static Electricity Was Black

When was the last time you stopped to consider who created electricity? This familiar but extraordinary energy has existed on our planet since the beginning of time. Electricity is the “fuel” that powers the majority of modern technology...

A Flare Does Not Mean You’ve Done Something “Wrong”

You Can’t Stop The Weather — But You Can Learn To Adjust Your Sails One of the most disheartening parts of dealing with a chronic illness is experiencing a terrible flare after all the “correct” measures to manage your symptoms. Yo...

Ladies, Your Body Shape Could Be Putting You At Risk For Heart Attacks

Although we have a very different outlook on obesity than we did 10 years ago, it is still a heavy issue today. We now have plus size sections, extra wide shoes, and big & tall fashions, but what exactly did it fix? We’ve even made mantra’s that...

5 Activities to Keep Your Mind Sharp for Years to Come

The heavy stigma of Alzheimer’s and other illnesses of cognitive degeneration is most often associated with the elderly. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but it’s time to admit we don’t talk about exercising our brains while we’re younger in the same wa...