Category : Parenting/ Health

10 Things You Do Every Day That’s Causing Your Dry Skin

Dry skin can range from being an annoyance to a major irritation that makes daily life difficult. Interestingly, a few of your everyday habits could be the cause of what’s making your skin dry and flaky. If you address these areas, you should be on...

Supplement Or Diet: What’s The Best Way To Get Your Vitamins?

Dietary supplements may seem like an easy way to get all the nutrients that you need but it’s not that simple. There are different factors that you have to consider before adding a supplement to your daily routine. More importantly, should you just...

6 Powerful Things You Can Do For Someone Grieving This Holiday

While most people are looking to connect with family and friends, others are bracing themselves for the waves of sadness that grieving a loved one during the holidays can bring. There are small but mighty ways you can show support for those who are...

10 Signs Your Immune System Is In Trouble

There’s a lot of advice out there about boosting your immune system but how do you even know when it’s in trouble? One way people usually identify that their immune system might not be at its best is that they get sick a lot. Unfortunately, there ar...

Breaking Barriers: Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams on Pioneering MS Clinical Trial for the Black Community

In a groundbreaking interview with Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, one of the clinical leads and heads of the steering committee for, CHIMES (the first-ever multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical trial developed by Genentech exclusively focused on the Black and H...

Top 5 Reasons Why Black Kids Need Self-Defense Training

As parents, we’re on a constant duty to find the balance between making sure our kids are well-rounded and as safe as possible. If it hasn’t crossed your mind already, self-defense training is a great way to do so, as it goes far beyond protection a...

FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell – What You Need to Know

In a groundbreaking development, federal officials have approved two gene therapy treatments designed to address sickle cell disease. This approval represents a major milestone in the realm of genetic medicine and is particularly significant for the...

5 Tips for Dating with Diabetes

Finding your soulmate under the best of circumstances can be tough enough. When you have a chronic disease like diabetes, dating may become even more difficult. Explaining to your date why you have to go to the bathroom to test your blood sugar bef...

3 Proven Strategies to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain

& For many, the holiday season is synonymous with weight gain. There are so many more opportunities for overindulgence in food and alcohol while enjoying the company of family and friends. Even the most experienced weight controller can be dera...

Your Guide to Sleeping Well With Overactive Bladder Syndrome

Imagine a world where you could drift off to sleep peacefully, without the constant interruptions of an overactive bladder. If you’re among the many individuals dealing with Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB), achieving a good night...

10 Ways To Cut Bad Fat From Your Diet

The human body needs fat to survive but statistics show that many people get too much. As a result, you’ll be more prone to develop chronic illnesses that can severely impact your health. One of these illnesses is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (N...

7 Essential Tips for Managing Colds and Flu with Crohn’s Disease

Dealing with Crohn’s Disease is challenging on its own, and when the flu or a cold strikes, managing symptoms becomes even more complex, particularly for those on immunosuppressants. If you have Crohn’s Disease and are taking...

Adding This One Food to Your Diet Could Cut Your Colon Cancer Risk

If you’re a colon cancer survivor, incorporating navy beans into your diet could be a game-changer for your health. A recent clinical trial conducted by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center revealed that adding just a cup of navy...

10 Signs Of Vaginal Atrophy in Black Women You Need To Know

Vaginal atrophy is a condition in which the vaginal lining is thinner and drier than it’s supposed to be. When this happens, you’re more likely to develop urinary tract infections, have urinary incontinence, and have pain during sex. Though the symp...

Cocoa Butter Christmas: The Ultimate Gift Guide for Melanin-Rich Skin

Melanated skin is luxurious and must be treated as such. What better time of year to gift skincare luxury to yourself and the ones you love most? We’ve got a few recommendations. For Hyperpigmentation Areas of the skin that produce more melanin (b...