Category : Parenting/ Health

‘Black Is Beautiful’ Blackened Salmon with Mashed Cauliflower

Salmon is one of those fish that, when cooked right, can have an explosive burst of flavor all in your mouth. The meatiness of the fish makes it not only adhere to the spices, but makes it filling as well. The great thing about this salmon recipe is...

Oprah’s BFF, Gayle King, Stuns in Swimsuit at 69!

News anchor and host Gayle King is a swimsuit model at the ripe age of 69. She accomplished by being on the cover of Sports Illustrated. And even as an older-aged woman, she’s looking pretty good showing off her toned body. The CBS News anchor...

Romeo Miller Recovering After ‘Horrific’ Car Accident: “Walked Away Alive”

PHOTO: ROMEO MILLER/INSTAGRAM; ARAYA DOHENY/WIREIMAGE Musician and actor Romeo Miller is on a challenging road to recovery following a severe spinal injury from a “horrific” car accident earlier this year. The 34-year-old star has bee...

Why Hypertension and Heart Disease Hits Black Americans Harder

In recognition of National High Blood Pressure Education Month, which is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this article features evidence-based education and practical tips on how to address high blood pressure with...

5 Tips to Prep for a Clinical Trial, According to a Black RN

Clinical trials are when a team of scientists and doctors try a new medical treatment, drug, device or method on a group of people to test how well it works. The purpose of a clinical trial is to find a new and improved method to treat, prevent or d...

Stay Alert! Night Shift Workers are at Higher Risk for Cancer

There was a time when the night shift was reserved for essential workers only. However, it has become prevalent in the last few decades in many industries. This change has sparked some research into how working at night can affect workers’ health ov...

10 Foods That Help The Body Heal Itself

As part of a healthy diet, whole foods play a significant role in helping our bodies function their very best. While there are countless extremely nutritious whole foods, some actually have the power to help you heal from various conditions and dise...

17 Signs of Abuser You May Have Missed (Man or Woman)

You may not have seen it, but the video of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs beating his then ex-girlfriend Cassie, has been unearthed and has sent shockwaves through the community. The sheer violence of the video has started conversations...

Gardening For Relieving Stress In College

Self-care can take on an array of forms. Students must put their health first in the busy world of college life, where social obligations, academic stress, and personal responsibilities can all be too much to handle. Gardening for relieving stress i...

The Real Deal on Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Skin flares up, apply medicine. Skin calms down, repeat. Eczema sufferers know that keeping flare-ups at bay means regular use of prescribed steroid creams on affected areas. It’s a cycle we’ve become accustomed to. But what many of us don’t...

5 Health Conditions Black Folks Commonly Face As They Get Older

As we age, health challenges are just a part of life. However, for Black folks, the journey into older adulthood may be a little different. Research has consistently shown that the Black community is affected by more prevalent and severe diseases t...

How to Find a Clinical Trial That Actually Works for You

Joining a clinical trial can mark a significant step in your health care journey that can be eased with careful considerations and discussions. Initiating a conversation with your doctor or another trusted member of your health care team is crucial....

Weight a Minute! The Importance of Healthy Weight for People with HIV

Weight a minute! We need to talk about this: The importance of maintaining a healthy weight in People Living with HIV Disease (part of a series of articles) In 1998, President Bill Clinton appointed Dr. David Satcher, a distinguished physician and m...

DBT Is A Powerful Therapy —Especially For Black Women. But what is it??

Trauma may affect mental health for years. Single or repeated trauma may make managing emotions and actions difficult. When seeking trauma treatment, patients may take drugs or seek cognitive behavioral therapy. There’s another way. Dialectica...

Diabetes Gone Digital: 5 Ways to Use Tech to Manage Your Condition

Technology is incredible, and day by day, advancement by advancement, it’s changing everything. In the era of digital innovation, not only does technology impact our daily lives, but it also transforms our health! Diabetes management is no different...