Category : Parenting/ Health

3 Bad Workout Habits That Age You Faster

Working out is supposed to be healthy, and not only extend your life…but the quality of your life, right? Experts all agree that exercise is a great and necessary thing, but they also caution that certain bad, and common, exercise habits can i...

Does Dry Skin Worsen Acne? Collagen and Black Skin

Acne – the uninvited guest that often shows up at the worst times. It’s a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. This can lead to whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples, and in severe...

7 “Don’ts” for Black Folks with Eczema

Eczema in dark skin is just different. An inflammatory condition, eczema is known for its annoying scratchy symptoms and unsightly scars, scabs, and scales. Whether you’re nursing dry skin or dealing with ugly blisters, eczema isn’t fun. In B...

The Link Between Fibroids, Vitamin D, and Black Women

Research suggests Black women are two to three times more likely to develop fibroids than white women. Scary thought, right? Well get this – not only are Black women more likely to develop fibroids at a younger age, but they will also need mor...

The Skinny on Weight Loss Injections: Safety, Efficacy, and Proper Usage

An unverified diss track from Drake made waves on social media last Saturday (April 13), stirring up excitement among fans. The track takes aim at Kendrick Lamar, as well as Future, Metro Boomin, Rick Ross, and The Weeknd with its sharp lyrics. Wit...

Making Clinical Trials More Accessible for Black Americans, Digitally

Kendal K. Whitlock As a woman of color who has dedicated my career to elevating the understanding of scientific data in the context of clinical research and care, I have witnessed firsthand how minorities have been historically underrepresented in cl...

Under the Bundles: How To Properly Care For Your Natural Hair with Extensions

While a weave affords you a lot of versatility and protects your hair at the same time, you can’t neglect your own hair while wearing one. Taking care of your hair when it’s weaved away will ensure that once the weave is removed, your ne...

Former Basketball Player Says He Doesn’t Have Long to Live with Organ Donation

(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Two years after announcing his renal kidney failure diagnosis, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson has admitted he ‘doesn’t have long to live’ if he can’t find a replacement. Robinson, an 11-year NBA...

5 Ways To De-Stress Daily

There’s been increased interest in mental health as more high-profile individuals have come out of hiding about their struggles with depression, anxiety and other mental issues that secretly plague their lives. It’s always shocking to hear abo...

Easter Reminded Me of the Miracles That Are My Children

Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this bl...

Does Darker Skin Affect Psoriasis Diagnosis & Treatment Options?

When was the last time you read a psoriasis pamphlet tailored to the Black and brown community? Or how about a time when you watched a commercial that explains how psoriasis affects Black and brown people differently? Slim to none, right? The media...

Keep it Moving! 10 Exciting Ways to Stay Active During Retirement

Y’all have heard the popular saying “Black don’t crack.” when it comes to external signs of aging with our people. But are you aware of any commonly held beliefs in the community about aging well from the inside out during retirement? Some of us liv...