Category : Parenting/ Health

Sugar Vs. Sweetener Substitutes: The Good & Bad

When it comes to our favorite drinks, whether in the form of a latte, a piping hot cup of tea, or a delicious cocktail, you may be surprised how that calorie (and sugar) count spikes in the presence of artificial sweeteners, high-fructose syrup or ev...

7 Foods To Improve & Protect Your Memory

Ever contemplated what role food plays in brain function? While it’s no secret that what we eat affects the way we look and feel, physically and emotionally; according to researchers, our dietary decisions also impact brain functions like memory and...

Is Vaping Any Healthier Than Smoking?

There’s been plenty of scientific debate about whether vaping is safer than tobacco, and whether it may help some people stop smoking. According to a recent Cochrane Review analysis of 78 studies, electronic cigarettes show more success in hel...

What Is Chromium Picolinate? Do You Really Need It?

Chromium picolinate is a supplement that many folks take, as it’s touted to unlock insulin, burn fat and build muscle. But do you really need to add it to your diet when the mineral chromium is already present in many foods, albeit in tiny amo...

7 Beautiful African Hair Braiding Styles You Need To Try

While braids have been used as an effective protective style for years, they can be more than a functional tool. Whether you choose something simple or a more intricate style, braids can be a great way to make quite the fashion statement. It’s just...

The New Nail Trend You Should Avoid

There are so many trends to follow nowadays that it’s hard to keep up with them all, especially because of social media. Social media will influence you like no other to try the new and latest trend and if you’re subjected to it, then good luck to y...

5 Smoothies For Acid Reflux

Fight stomach acids and hard-to-digest foods that tend to back up into the esophagus, causing burning pain, belching, bloating and other painful symptoms with low-fat smoothies sure to rid you of this common tummy trouble. Keep scrolling for our top...

7 Health Conditions Related to Psoriasis

If you have psoriasis, you know that there are a number of things you need to do to protect your skin and prevent flare-ups. However, you may not have thought about these seven health conditions that are associated with psoriasis....

Is it a Heart Attack? 11 Causes of Chest Pain

You feel a sensation in your chest and immediately think “am I having a heart attack?” While severe pressure or tightness in the chest is the most common symptom of a heart attack, there are other conditions that can cause chest pain sim...

Curing Hepatitis C: From Diagnosis to Recovery

Hepatitis C is a viral illness that targets the liver and may result in severe liver damage, such as cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure. It is a widespread illness that affects millions of individuals globally. Hepatitis C, fortunately, is c...

Drink This Before Every Meal To Lose Weight

For some of us, as we grew up, our parents told us to finish eating our meal before we had our drink. Many of them did this so that we could get the nutrients of the food and not get full from our beverage. But many times that left us constipated as...

4 Ways Black Breasties Can Personalize Their Self-Care Routine

Self-care has become a buzzword in the past few years. Headline after headline boasts the importance of self-care and which products can get you there. But self-care isn’t just for the privileged few who have lots of extra time and money—it’s an int...

4 Signs That You Are Salt-Sensitive

Some people are extra-sensitive to salt. When they cut back, their blood pressure goes down. When they overindulge, their pressure goes up. According to the Mayo Clinic, salt sensitivity is especially common among older people, Black Americans, and...

Curiosity is “Normal”: How to Talk to Your Child about Their Body

Touching one’s genitalia by infants of any sex is perfectly natural. As infants develop control of their limbs and hands and begin investigating their bodies, this stage may begin as early as four to six months. Their hands will reach for ever...

The 10 Worst Cities For Your Skin

We love to keep our melanin poppin’, but there are some cities that won’t let our skin be great. A new study by experts in air purifiers, dehumidifiers and humidifiers at HouseFresh has revealed the best and worst cities for keeping skin...