Category : Parenting/ Health

Scalp Psoriasis: 5 Ways to Prepare For a Salon Appointment

Psoriasis plaques can develop on any part of the body, but if you are one of more than three percent of Americans, you may develop it on your scalp. If left untreated, the condition, which causes dandruff-like symptoms, can lead to hair thinning and...

4 Green Smoothies To Sip Your Way To Lower Cholesterol

Black people have a 30 percent higher chance of dying from heart failure than other races. Although our cholesterol levels are lower than whites, we still suffer more from low-density (lipoprotein), aka the “bad cholesterol,” levels that clog up you...

6 Reasons Why You’re Naturally Healthier In The Summer

Did you even know there was such a thing as being “healthier in the summer”? If not, hear it here first, because it’s true! The summer is meant to be full of sunshine and good times, but who wouldn’t mind losing an inch or two while you’re at it? Th...

My Weight Loss Story: “Your Body Is Capable of Almost Anything”

(Photo credit: @_Cortneydoll Instagram) Cortney is the type of weight loss story we love. The incredibly young lady is open with her heart and her weight loss journey that she literally inspires thousands to follow suit and lose weight. It’s no...

The Eczema Skincare Routine That Changed A Black Dermatologist’s Life

Photo credit: Eternal Dermatology & Aesthetics As a child, Ife Rodney, MD experienced severe dry patches of skin along with itchy bumps that would appear around her hair follicles. However, it wasn’t until adulthood that she finally found t...

4 Ways to Prepare For Your Next Rheumatology Appointment

Most patients living with psoriatic arthritis require regular visits to a rheumatologist to help them monitor their symptoms and ensure that their medication is still working effectively. Being prepared for these visits can help you get the most out...

5 Alternatives To Hormone Replacement Therapy

While everybody’s experience with menopause can differ, some people experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) that are significant enough to require treatment. One of the likely treatment options is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but that doesn’t mean...

FDA Approves New Drug to Protect Against RSV in Infants

Parents now have a new long-acting drug to protect their children against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common germ that hospitalizes as many as three percent of children under the age of one in the United States each year. The U.S. Food and...

Help Manage Your Asthma and Allergies with a Healthy Home

There are more than 100 million people in the U.S. with asthma and/or allergies. Asthma is a long-term disease that causes inflammation and swelling of the airways. Asthma is one of the most common and costly diseases in the United States. An allerg...

What Your Most Common Dreams REALLY Mean

Although Disney taught us “a dream is a wish your heart makes,” in real life (#IRL) our midnight mind wanderings and their meanings aren’t all that straightforward. In fact, if you’re anything like me, a dream – whether sappy, sad, or frighten...

7 Morning Snacks that Burn Belly Fat All Day Long

Even though we may be busy in the mornings, and many of us grab something on the go, what you eat at the beginning of the day has a tremendous effect on your body. It’s not just about breakfast, it’s about what you eat in between breakfa...

8 Low-Fat & Sugar-Free Food Swaps That Are Perfect For Summertime

Many of us make major diet changes in the wake of health-related news from our doctors like diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. While the intent is good, most of us struggle to keep up with diets because we make too many changes at on...

Sha’Carri Richardson: Stronger, Wiser and Poised for Success

Former LSU sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson continues to emerge victorious in race after race including the highly anticipated 100M race this past weekend. The 8th edition of the 2023 Diamond League took place in Silesia, Poland, on Sunday and lived up...

10 Reasons Why Your Skin is Drying Out

Dry skin can be a huge pain for many reasons. For one, it could be incredibly uncomfortable, the feeling of rough skin ruining your day. It can also make you feel insecure about your looks, not liking the visual of crusted white all over your body....

Summer Ready: Try These 3 Hydrating Drinks

Summer is here and you need to grab a drink with electrolytes to keep you refreshed. Just about everywhere in the U.S. is currently experiencing a heatwave and we can only expect it to get hotter. No matter where you’re located though, as the temper...