Category : Parenting/ Health

‘Diabetes Distress’: Crucial Warning Signs Every Parent Should Know

Managing a chronic condition like type 1 diabetes is a daily challenge for your child. Beyond the physical health concerns, it’s important to recognize the mental health implications as well. Recent research highlights that children with type...

Fact or Fiction – Will Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis

Growing up, most people heard the elders in our family say, “stop cracking your knuckles because it’ll cause arthritis!” Without fully understanding the impact of arthritis, it was clear that we didn’t want it. The saying put...

3 Things Your Family History Could Tell You About Your Future

Though it’s good to leave the past in the past, sometimes you need to revisit it in order to figure out your future, especially when it comes to your family history. Not only can it be eye-opening to rediscover who your family was back in the day, b...

Why I Did Clinical Trials for TNBC: “It Very Likely Saved And Extended My Life”

Sharon Rivera-Sanchez My cancer journey began in 2015 during a routine mammogram that revealed a mass in my breast, which turned out to be Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), a rare and aggressive form of the disease. In my 50s and coming from a su...

5 Yoga Moves To Start Your Day Off Right

Ever wonder how some folks are “morning people” and they just are awake, alert and ready to go first thing in the morning? Yeah, those people make me sick too, LOL! But seriously though, people who are energetic in the morning tend to ge...

Kobe Bryant’s Dad Passes Away at 69

(Photo credit: Instagram) The sports world lost a basketball giant when Kobe Bryant and one of his daughter’s Gianna, passed away back in January of 2020. But now, that same family is mourning another loss as Kobe’s father, Joe Bryant, ju...

I Died on the Dance Floor… And Then I Fought Back!

Photo courtesy of American Heart Association In the bustling heart of Dallas, Texas, a remarkable woman named Sharell Weeams has turned personal trials into a beacon of hope and inspiration. At 45, Weeams has confronted life-altering challenges that...

This Clinical Trial is Centering Black Teen Mental Health in Chicago

Black and Latino teens face a disproportionate burden of mental health challenges. Studies show they experience higher rates of depression and anxiety compared to their white peers. This disparity is linked to the chronic stress caused by racism and...

The Ultimate Guide to Arthritis Surgery

Whether you're having total joint replacement or just a minor repair of damaged cartilage, you should learn as much as possible about the procedure before you enter the operating room. Try to find a surgeon who has extensive experience with the oper...

10 Delicious Foods That Make Your Heart Stronger

Heart disease accounts for nearly one-third of deaths worldwide. Diet plays a significant role in heart health and can affect your risk of heart disease. Certain foods can affect blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol levels, and inflammation, w...

10 Essential Check-Ups You Need To Schedule After 40

= A lot of people avoid the doctor for a variety of reasons. However, as you get older, it’s best to make your health a priority. That starts with getting the right screenings and check-ups for your age. Regardless of which health issue you might hav...

5 Sleeping Aids to Help Combat Insomnia

Are you one of the many adults struggling with insomnia? According to a study by the National Council on Aging, about 30 percent of adults experience symptoms of insomnia, with 10 percent reporting that it significantly impacts their daily activitie...

Why Clinical Trials Matter As a Black Woman With Myasthenia Gravis: “I Paved The Way For The Next Person”

Clinical trials are crucial for advancing medical research and developing new treatments for diseases. However, Black Americans have historically been underrepresented in clinical trials, making up only about 5 percent of participants. This lack of...

5 Biggest Myths About Multiple Sclerosis

When it comes to multiple sclerosis (MS), there are still a lot of misconceptions surrounding the disease, but not everything you’ve read or been told about MS is correct. Here, we separate fact from fiction by dispelling five of the most common myt...

Not Ready For A Biopsy? Talk To Your Doctor About These 3 Alternatives

If your doctor suspects you’re at risk for prostate cancer, they might recommend a biopsy to confirm it. However, biopsies can be invasive and painful so it’s understandable when some people are hesitant to have them. That’s why it’s good to know th...