Category : Parenting/ Health

Do You Know Your HIV/AIDS Status?

Have you had your Flu shot this year? What was your last total cholesterol and LDL level ? Have you had your scheduled mammogram to screen for Breast cancer? Have you had a colonoscopy or Cologuard to screen for colon cancer? What was your last PSA...

Fa La La Fitness: Your Holiday Gift Guide for Fitness Fanatics

& Need gift ideas for the fitness lover in your life? Don’t sweat it. Just in time for the holidays, we’ve curated a list that compliments various fitness journeys and caters to the sweat heads in your inner circle so they can keep killin’...

Left-Sided Breast Cancer is More Common, Here’s Why

Let’s delve into an interesting facet of breast cancer research – the occurrence of breast cancer on the left side versus the right. While the disparity is slight, understanding the research findings and theories surrounding left-sided breast...

The Hidden Ways Your Skin Color Dictates Your Endo Care

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, causing significant discomfort and health issues. Unfortunately, for Black women, the journey to a diagnosis and effective treatment is often fraught...

Derm Dangers: Avoid these 5 Unhealthy Black Skin Care Trends

The American Academy of Dermatology has reported that there is a constant flow of harmful skincare trends being spread on social media today. During National Healthy Skin Month, dermatologists, who have passed the board exam, are drawing attention t...

10 Ways To Boost Your Memory At Every Age

It’s never too early or too late to improve your memory. Though the effects of memory loss can be more apparent as you age, it can start as soon as your late 30s. Fortunately, there are a few proven ways to boost your memory. 10 Great Ways To Impro...

Is L-Glutamine the Ultimate Debloating Pill?

In the realm of health and fitness trends, it’s not uncommon for certain supplements to gain sudden popularity from viral social media buzz. A supplement that has sparked interest on TikTok is L-glutamine. Tiktokers claim it to be a magic pill...

Pregnancy and Fibroids? 6 Facts Black Women Need To Know

About 80 percent of Black women will develop fibroids within their lifetime. We are two to three times more likely than our white counterparts to be diagnosed with fibroids. The reasons for the increased risk in Black women are not well understood,...

Relieve Bunion Pain Without Surgery

Healthy feet are happy feet and one sign that your feet might not be too happy are bunions. The large bumps that form on the side of your big toes can be extremely painful and can potentially lead to arthritis. If the pain interferes with daily acti...

Getting The Black Community Up To Speed On Pulmonary Rehabilitation

For people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), doing everything it takes to breathe properly is a priority. While you’ll have a medication protocol to follow, your doctor might also suggest undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation. T...

Everything Black Patients Need To Know About Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Managing Pregnancy For Sisters With Chronic Liver Disease

If you’re planning to have a family while living with chronic liver disease, there’s a lot you need to know. While it’s not impossible to have a healthy pregnancy, there may be a few obstacles along the way. As you work with your doctor, you can man...

What You Need to Know About the BA.2.86 COVID Variant

In the ever-evolving saga of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new player has taken center stage – the BA.2.86 variant. Recent government data has illuminated a concerning trend: the prevalence of this highly mutated variant has tripled in just two wee...

5 Foods That Will You Against S.A.D

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that changes people’s moods based on changing seasons. Symptoms usually are the most harmful around fall and peak during the winter months. Symptoms of SAD are similar to other forms of depr...