Category : Parenting/ Health

‘Martin’ Actor & Comedian Passes Away at 54

PHOTO CREDIT: MEMNAR GRAYTON/FACEBOOK Sean Lampkin, who “Martin” fans best know as bar owner Nipsey, has passed away at 54. “My friend, my last roommate for 10 years, a father and family man, my brother, skate buddy, business partner, and...

Using Your Senses To Identify A Stroke

Our senses can help us out when danger is near. Take for example when we hear someone call for help or smell something that is on fire. But did you know our senses can also help us identify a stroke? Here’s how to use your senses to spot a str...

4 Essential Heart Tests For A Longer Life

For decades, doctors had nothing more sophisticated than a stress test to identify potential heart problems. Not anymore. Cardiologists now use advanced imaging and blood tests that give a much more accurate assessment of heart attack risk. These te...

‘The Wire’ & ‘John Wick’ Actor Passes Away at 57

(Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb) Fans of the hit HBO show “The Wire” and the high-octaine action movies “John Wick” are saddened by the passing of its stars. Lance Reddick, a veteran character actor known for his per...

5 Types Of Back Pain To Never Ignore

According to healthcare professionals, back pain is a common complaint among their patients. In fact, statistics show that about 80 percent of Americans go to their doctors about back pain once or twice per year. Approximately eight percent of those...

TikToker Says Her Nipple Fell Of While Breastfeeding

Going through motherhood can be a rewarding experience for some women. However, being a mother to a newborn child comes with its own set of challenges. TikTok user @Brookesobasic never thought that she’d endure nipple trauma. The stay-at-home mother...

TikToker Says Her Nipple Fell Off While Breastfeeding

5 Ways To Speed Up Your Metabolism…A Lot!

The human body is funny…one minute, you’re eating cookies all the time and thinking it’s great if you actually managed to get in four hours of sleep – and still can fit all your clothes. The next minute, umm…not so much. So, it probably makes you wo...

Text Neck: Do You Have It?

We use them all the time. Some of us can’t leave home without it. And more than likely you are looking down at one right now. It’s your smartphone. But looking down at it all day long could be bad for your health. The human head weighs a...

Scary Symptoms That May Not Be As Serious As You Think

Unexpected symptoms can be pretty scary, making your mind assume the worst. Our imaginations can scare us into believing something sinister is afoot when we detect anything unusual about our bodies. This thought pattern often stems in part from our...

How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?

Kids can spend hours on screens. Screen usage may harm a child’s development and cause weight and sleep issues. Except for video chatting with adults, under-18-month-olds shouldn’t use screens. 18–24-month-olds should watch high-quality...

Cyber Bullying: 3 Ways To Protect Your Child

As a new parent, nothing brings me more joy than seeing the smile of my little girl. So as a family, we take pictures of her, and take videos of all her firsts (first steps, first words, etc). We literally have hundreds of pictures/videos of all of...

The 5 Types Of Fights Men Fear

The only fights guys really like are those that take place on HBO or Pay-Per-View. But guys don’t particularly like fights when they happen in relationships. We shy away from confrontation for several reasons: first, men win rarely win argument...

5 Tips To Get The Most Out of Your Next Doctor Visit

Preparing for a rheumatoid arthritis doctor consultation is essential for optimal therapy. The disease might make it hard to get out of bed, do chores, or work if not treated. Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, especial...

A Georgia Gynecologist Argues That Treating Endometriosis Isn’t A “One-And-Done” Deal

Photo credit: Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center of Georgia Women’s health has tremendously been undermined and overlooked in the healthcare system. In the doctor’s office, women are often not heard or seen. Even worse, Black women are rarely acknowl...