Category : Parenting/ Health

6 Reasons UC Goes Undiagnosed for Black Patients

With over three million Americans suffering some form of inflammatory bowel disease, you’d think pinpointing and treating these kinds of conditions would be easy. But that’s far from the case. In fact, for the longest time, these types of disorders...

Trail Blazing Black Women: Eliza Ann Grier, MD

Photo: National Library of Medicine There are many accounts in American history of people who broke through obstacles and proved that everything is possible. Dr. Eliza Ann Grier is an outstanding example of a great lady who overcame the evils of slav...

5 Ways The Experts Save Money & Build Wealth

While we’d like to think we have all the answers, the truth is, that we all need a little help when it comes to managing our big bad finances. So, we’ve compiled a list of five expert tips to manage your bread in the year ahead. RELATED: 16 Creative...

Late Again? Time-Saving Tips That Really Work

Beauty routine? Yeah right. You hit the snooze button one too many times, and now you’re LATE. And we’d be willing to bet this isn’t the first time this week that this has happened. But no worries – even if you’d rather...

9 Skin-Saving Tips for Black Beauties: Managing Psoriasis on Your Face

Living with psoriasis on your face can be challenging, especially for Black individuals, as the condition can present differently in Black skin. With the right approach, you can manage psoriasis effectively. Here are nine tips tailored t...

A New Type of Health Screening: How It Can Improve Your Health

“What is your housing situation today? Are you worried about losing it?” “In the past 12 months, has lack of reliable transportation kept you from medical appointments, meetings, work or from getting things needed for daily living?” “How often...

10 Diabetes Myths Y’all Have Got to Stop Repeating!

If you or someone you know has diabetes, it’s time to set the record straight. From old wives’ tales to obvious misinformation, the myths surrounding diabetes are everywhere! But first, let’s lay the groundwork. As you probably know, diabetes can a...

Blacks and Migraines: How Many is Too Many?

A migraine is a neurological disorder that causes constant intense headaches. Certain people even experience hints of nausea, weakness, as well as sensitivity to any sounds and light. How severe or frequent the migraines take place differs for ever...

Beauty Influencer Passes Away From Cervical Cancer: ‘I Was Misdiagnosed All This Time’

Photo: JESSICA PETTWAY/INSTAGRAM Sadly, Jessica Pettway, a well-known beauty influencer, passed away just a few weeks ago, according to her family. She was just 36 years old. The news shook the online beauty community as the influencer and mom of two...

7 Ways You Are Hating on Yourself

“They hating on me!” “They always be trying to hold a brother down!” “Haters are going to hate!” “They won’t let me be great” Those are all common phrases that some use to justify why someone or...

7 Essential Ingredients For Gorgeous Black Hair

There’s so much information out there to tell you what’s good and what’s not so good for Black hair. But how do you really know if this information is right for you? Remember: a product your best friend loves may not work for you a...

Glow in Your Golden Years: 7 Secrets to Healthy Aging

As you get closer to entering your golden years, looking after your skin can jump higher to your list of self-care priorities. Let’s face it, the quality of your skin is usually the initial feature people notice when they see you. It doesn’t make a...

Popular Skincare Products That Can Worsen Eczema in Black Skin

Itching, scratching, crusting, swelling – sound familiar? Often caused by an overactive immune system and worsened by stress and environment, eczema is one of those conditions that can go from annoying to painful, quickly. And it’s all about...

One Secret to a Working Mom's Success: Keep Standing

Me, standing in BarbadosThose of us who live our lives out loud on the internet subject ourselves to scrutiny. Some comment, "Nobody's life is perfect. These posts must be fake," Those making those comments might even be close to us because they "kno...

5 Ways To Tone Your Arms Without Weights!

Are you ready to tone your arms without weights? Maybe you’re not the gym type. Maybe the repetitive movement of pumping iron just doesn’t appeal to you. But you still deserve great arms, right? No worries! You can still get your biceps and triceps...