Category : Parenting/ Health

Father Figures: The 10 Best Black TV Dads

For many of us, the dads on some of our favorite shows also served as great father figures. In honor of Father's Day, we're sharing our favorite TV Dads. Check out our top 10 best Black TV Dads. 10. Carl Winslow - Reginald VelJohnson on 'Family Matte...

Black Women Are Affected By More Aggressive Subtypes: Here’s How We Create Change

Biology plays a role. Imagine being diagnosed at a younger age and a more advanced stage of a condition or disease when finally diagnosed. This is the reality for many Black women. We are affected by more aggressive subtypes. We(black women) are mor...

I Was Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 70… Here’s How I Turned My Life Around

Photo courtesy of Arthur Ronald Gooden Living with Alzheimer’s disease can be both challenging and frightening. However, stories of resilience and hope can inspire those in similar situations. One such story is that of Arthur Ronald Gooden, known as...

This Study Could Offer Hope to Black Americans with Alzheimer’s and Other Major Brain Diseases

The Cleveland Clinic has launched an initiative to determine early biomarkers of neurological disease before symptoms present and they’re looking for Black patients to participate. According to Caregiver.org, 1.2 million people nationwide are diagno...

5 Obstacles Seniors Face in Rural Population

For all of its beauty, living in a rural community has its hardships – hardships those living there for decades know well. Lack of vital resources like medical care and adequate transportation cause older rural community dwellers to only survi...

11 Secret African Herbs That Will Boost Your Appetite Instantly!

Across the African continent, herbs/medicinal plants are used to treat the body and mind. Medicinal plants are both easily accessible and affordable health resources that are available to the different communities around Africa. Multiple myeloma can...

Top 10 Dirtiest Places in Your Home

When you think of dirty places in your household, the first room you may think of is the bathroom, especially the toilet. Surprisingly, the true and underestimated frontrunner for dirtiest places in your home is your kitchen. The National Sanitation...

Beyond the Crown: Championing the Visibility and Voices of Sickle Cell Patients

Photo: Dima Hendricks Dima Hendricks is still getting used to being seen. It’s hard to miss someone wearing a sparkling crown and sash, particularly at a blood drive. But the unique attention drawn to her is empowering – especially for someone naviga...

Your Head Aches: What Could It Mean, and What Can Be Done About It?

When there’s pain, pressure and pounding in your head, you might think the worst: Is it a brain tumor? Probably not, a Penn State physician assures. Headache in and of itself is not a common sign of a tumor, because the brain itself doesn̵...

Oprah Winfrey Recovering After Emergency Room Visit for Illness

(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Oprah Winfrey miss out on some appearances after a stomach illness landed the media mogul in the emergency room. Oprah’s bestie, Gayle King, 69, revealed that Winfrey, 70, had been...

“Sickle Cell Couldn’t Define Me”: A Family’s Fight for a Cure Leads to a Medical Breakthrough

12-year-old Kendric Cromer. Advocating for your child’s health can mean the difference between managing symptoms and finally seeking to cure his or her disease. Deborah Cromer is all too familiar, and her child was first in line for a new treatment s...

10 Essential Pool Safety Tips Every Black Family Should Know

Swimming pools are a fantastic way to have fun, stay fit, and cool off during the hot summer months. However, it’s crucial to remember that pools also come with certain risks. Unfortunately, drowning rates are significantly higher in Black com...

Psoriasis Treatment Breaking the Bank? It Doesn’t Have To!

If you have psoriasis, you already know. A chronic autoimmune condition known for scaly patches and skin issues, psoriasis is more than just physical discomfort. It can also take a serious toll on your bank account! From expensive topical treatments...

10 Healthy Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Not sure what to get the special guy in your life for Father's Day? These 10 healthy gift ideas may help you find the perfect gift! Exercise Trackers So, Dad went to the gym. Great! Whether it's a Garmin Forerunner, Fitbit One, or Armour39, he'll lo...

Endometriosis? 6 Exercises EVERY Black Woman Should Try

Life with endometriosis can make movement feel like molasses! From pelvic pain when bending and lifting to chronic fatigue and uncomfortable bloating, endometriosis can present a whole host of physical problems. Fortunately, nobody with the conditi...