Category : Parenting/ Health

Home Remedies For Sunburn

With summer officially here, many of us are starting to ramp up our planning for summer activities. As you spend more time outside in the sunlight, on the beach, and outdoor excursions, you must protect your skin to prevent sunburn. READ: 6 Common P...

Traveling Abroad: How To Stay Healthy & Safe

Several opportunities present themselves to us at our universities. From internships to jobs and even courses that are a huge deal, there is always something to be involved in.& Therefore, traveling abroad is one of those things! You never know...

Black History of Health: Simone Biles

Simone Biles got her first taste of gymnastics at six years old. Based on her talent, the instructors suggested that she continue with the sport. Biles took this advice and began official training at eight. By 14, she made her debut at the 2011 Amer...

6 Easy Ways To Stay Healthy On Vacation

It’s that time of year again! The summer is here, and you may be preparing for a vacation. When traveling, it’s important to keep health goals in mind. Whether by land or air, there are ways to stay healthy while on the go. Here are six tips that wi...

Ways to Prevent Asthma Attacks

Asthma never really goes away — it just seems as though it does. If you have the condition, your airways are often inflamed and may become swollen and clogged with mucus. Despite all that, you probably breathe easily and feel great most of the...

Cancer Fighting Herbs: Pros & Cons

As many as 88 percent of all cancer patients seek help from herbs and other alternative therapies. It’s easy to see why. Certain herbal remedies appear to work — after all, the potent anticancer drug taxol comes from the bark of the yew...

Five Causes of ED You Can Prevent

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is more common than you think, affecting about 30 million men in the United States. Black males are more likely to get ED than other races due to inherent factors and lifestyle choices. ED is the inability to get and keep a...

4 Ways to Avoid Summer BBQ Bloat

Many of us have been waiting all year long to set up the grill with food like hot links, burgers and hot dogs. Although delicious, most of the traditional entrees and side dishes served at summer parties cause our gastrointestinal system to suffer f...

Tips For Managing Medication Schedules & Prescriptions

Managing medication schedules is an essential part of preserving one’s health and well-being. Effective medication management is critical in achieving optimal health results. From adhering to approved treatment programs to remaining organized w...

Hepatitis C Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide

Did you know the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there were nearly 68,000 new cases of acute hepatitis C in 2020 and over 107,000 newly reported cases of chronic hepatitis C? To help you better understand how to manage...

5 Low-Salt Recipes You’ll Love To Eat

While salt is necessary for your body to function, too much can increase blood pressure. You’re also at a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. To make things worse, it’s surprisingly easy to surpass the recommended limit of 5g or 1 teaspoon of s...

3 Skin Infections To Watch Out For This Summer

People who are living with eczema often have to deal with itchy, red skin. Another issue that you have to contend with is being more prone to skin infections. That’s because your skin can be thin or damaged from a flare-up, the medications you use,...

The Cardio Workout For Abs You Can See! (Video)

If you’ve been doing your best to slim down your waistline, but still don’t see any definition in the midsection, there are likely a few reasons for that. The first reason is probably your diet. It’s 100 percent accurate that abs a...

Artivist Captures the Essence of Sickle Cell Warriors: “It’s a Silent Illness”

Nikkolas Smith is a widely celebrated artivist (artist and activist). Whether it’s a portrait of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in 2020, or a mural of the late Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in 2020 from colon cancer, Smith’s ar...

8 Surprising Benefits of Tomatoes

Yes, tomatoes are a fruit, but debate aside, they pack a powerful punch. One medium-size raw tomato packs more than one gram of fiber into just 22 calories, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Tomatoes are also...