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#WeSeeYou: First Black-Owned Yoga Studio Opens In New Orleans
In December 2015, Adrianne "Ajax" Jackson created a GoFundMe campaign to help bring her dream of owning a yoga studio to life. A year later, ... Read More
5 Simple Swaps To Cut The Carbs
One of the simplest and most effective ways to enhance your weight loss efforts is to eat fewer carbohydrates. To reap the weight loss and ... Read More
Diabetes Drug Shown To Prevent Fatal Heart Attacks
Drug sales for diabetes drug Jardiance may be going up in a few weeks as two top medical groups work to implement new guidelines for ... Read More
‘Bye Apple! 5 Reasons Why You Should Eat A Pear Every Day
More than good taste, a pear is an incredibly versatile fruit. You can put in or on just about anything to add a bit of sweetness, ... Read More
4 Tips To Get Your Family Health History This Holiday
Ever glance around the dinner table during the holidays and realize how many generations are present? It’s a beautiful feeling. It’s also ... Read More
New FDA Approved App Could Be The Next Big Thing In Diabetes Management
Over 3.3 million African Americans in the United States have diabetes. Ninety percent of these individuals have type ... Read More
Why Diabetics Are Adding Probiotics To Their DASH Diet
Adding protein-rich or probiotic-laden foods to your diet may help control your blood sugar levels, according to a pair of new ... Read More
American Diabetes Association Calls For Investigation Of Skyrocketing Insulin Prices
Insulin, a life-saving medication used to treat diabetes, was discovered nearly 100 years ago, yet the price of the drug has now spiked by ... Read More
My Story: “I Wanted To Leave My Kids A Legacy”
Joyce Moore lost her dad to heart disease and vowed to spare her daughters from the pain she experienced. But it wasn’t until she decided to ... Read More
4 Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy With Diabetes
Delivering a healthy child is the sole focus of an expecting mother. This, however, becomes a bit complicated if the mother is diabetic or ... Read More
Best 14 Ways To Control Your Diabetes During The Holidays
Diabetes is a national epidemic. According to the CDC, almost 29 million people in the U.S. (9.3% of the population) have been diagnosed ... Read More