5 Reasons Why Men Shouldn’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day
When I was growing up, I had mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day. On one hand, I was exhilarated to see…
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Hidden Gems in Black History: The Dangerous Myth of Black Pain
In 1950, a medical journal held the belief that Black people could not perceive pain or recognize the signs of…
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Mental Health After ICE Violence: Trauma Is Not Just for Immigrants
There is a growing understanding that trauma doesn’t stop at the body of the person directly targeted. When federal enforcement…
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Heart-Healthy Cooking: Recipes to Lower Cholesterol
Did you know that you can take control of your heart health through diet? Heart health starts in the kitchen,…
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ALERT: Hair Extensions May Contain Dozens of Toxic Chemicals Linked to Cancer
Hair extensions—especially braiding hair and other add-in styles—are a staple of protective styling and a multibillion-dollar global industry. But new…
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11 Children’s Books That Bring Black History to Life
Representation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a necessity, especially in the stories we share with our children. Being able to…
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Ready to Spice Up Your Bedroom? Add These 15 Foods to Your Diet!
Although relationship experts tout the importance of intimacy, that doesn’t mean everyone is having the kind of sex life they…
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Hidden Gems in Black History: A Black Man Invented The Airplane
Outshining The Wright Brothers American engineer and businessman Charles Ward Chappelle won acclaim in 1911 for his long-distance aircraft, and…
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The Top Mindfulness Activities for Reducing Stress
“Mindfulness” is a term we hear a lot these days, and while it may seem like just another buzzword, it…
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HCM and Young Black Athletes: Essential Insights for Parents and Coaches
Did you know that hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a leading cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes? Yup,…
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The Truth About Tylenol for Babies
The safety of Tylenol has been debated in parenting communities for years, and the conversation has recently resurfaced online. Parents…
Living with CSU: “I Felt Like My Body Was Betraying Me”
In April 2020, while the world was retreating indoors due to the pandemic, Emmeka Hawkins was navigating a personal crisis…
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How Smartwatches Are Detecting Silent Atrial Fibrillation—and Why It Matters for Black Adults
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Black Americans, who are 30% more likely to die from heart…
Feeling More Anxious This Winter? Here’s Why
When winter arrives, conversations about mental health often focus on seasonal depression. But for many people, the dominant experience isn’t…
Hidden Gems in Black History: Father Of Gynecology Experimented On Black Women
Marion Sims has gone down in history as the "Father of Modern Gynecology." Many of his medical achievements came at…
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Tired of Blood Pressure Medication? Here Are Your Options…
It shoots up when we’re frustrated. When we’re concerned. When Life throws something our way, and we’re most certainly not…
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