Category : Parenting/ Health

4 Exercise Tips to Combat Chemo-Induced Nerve Damage

You’ve probably heard how essential exercise is for overall health, but did you know it might also help prevent nerve damage during chemotherapy? Recent studies reveal that simple exercises performed during chemo can significantl...

10 Foods That Naturally Lower Cholesterol

High cholesterol sends many of our people to the doctor for medication. As they say, “Let thy food be thy medicine.” Here’s a list of 10 foods to help you lower your cholesterol naturally (you’ll be very happy about number 10!...

5 Fast Ways To Flatten Your This Summer

What are the fastest, easiest ways to lose that muffin top and ditch that gut? Believe it or not, the real path to a better midsection has very little to do with how many crunches you can knock out. It’s all about consistency with the followin...

5 Fast Ways To Flatten Your Belly This Summer

Can You Plan for Dementia?

With a diagnosis of dementia and seeking information about that illness, it can be both overwhelming and emotional. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed early, there is hope. You can plan for your care before your symptoms prevent you from havin...

4 Ways Black Men Show Signs of Anxiety

I often joke with my male cousins about “guy code” and how those unspoken but universally known rules guide their communication, actions, and reactions to each other. Even how men complement each other is strictly enforced by such rules. To veer out...

“I Want A Do-Over”: 6 Ways To Still Make 2024 Your Year

Let’s face it, 2024 has been kind of messed up so far. I mean, we’ve lost some great folks already: Carl Weathers, Louis Gossett Jr., Dexter Scott King, Bill Cobbs, Willie Mays, and Mandisa just to name a few. Not to mention the challeng...

5 Things Black Women Should Know About Preterm Birth

Having a ‘bun in the oven’ can be a time of excitement and joy about what’s to come, but if your bun doesn’t ‘bake’ long enough, that can be cause for serious concern. According to the CDC, in 2021, preterm birth...

Reality Star of ‘Love & Marriage’ Passes Away at 42

KeKe Jabbar, a cast member of the OWN reality show Love & Marriage: Huntsville, has passed away at age 42. Jabbar’s death was announced Tuesday by blogger Marcella Speaks during a YouTube live stream. Speaks read a statement she said was fr...

5 Life-Saving CPR Tips That Could Save Your Family

Cardiac arrest is a silent killer, especially in underrepresented communities, but it doesn’t have to be. BlackDoctor.org spoke with Dr. Katherine Brown, a passionate volunteer for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Moveme...

Experts on the FDA’s Diversity Guidance for Clinical Trials: “We Need to Focus on What Works”

The FDA’s recently released draft guidance on diversity action plans for clinical trials has brought renewed focus on increasing the representation of underrepresented populations in clinical trials. The plan aims to address long-standing disp...

4 Ways Tai Chi Can Improve Your Health After Breast Cancer

As a breast cancer survivor, you understand the importance of maintaining your health and preventing recurrence. You might be exploring various methods to enhance your well-being. One powerful practice to consider is Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese mart...

One Secret to Working Mom Success: Be Resilient

Remembering that the road can take me anywhere I'd like to go.Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be...

5 Medications That Can Trigger TD

A serious and potentially life-disrupting condition, Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is hard to pin down. From its involuntary, repetitive movements to the embarrassing effects on self-esteem and self-image, TD has many impacts. Some people experience it m...

Bye, Bye Dry! 10 Body Lotions For Melanated Skin

Dry, scaly skin? A bad case of “Ashy Larry?” Don’t fret. While the heat (or cold) can be a nightmare for your glowing dermis, smooth skin all year long is attainable! So, in the spirit of sexy, smooth, ultra-delicious skin – all summer long – we’ve c...