During a presentation at a corporate health awareness event, I was asked, “ How did you get a six-pack? You probably do a gazillion crunches, right?” “No”, I answered, “Abs are ... Read More
CDC Changes Its Mind about COVID Being Airborne
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday changed its tune about how coronavirus is transmitted. It specifically removed language about airborne ... Read More
7-Year-Old Boy with Sickle Cell Recovers from COVID-19: “Keep the Faith”
Those with sickle cell suffer from episodes of sudden and severe pain, known as pain crisis. It's usually excruciating pain in both adults and children. But if that's not ... Read More
LisaRaye: Fit, Fine & 53
Chicago native, LisaRaye McCoy, has never been one to shy away from a challenge. After all, she went from model to actress to producer to business owner. But now, LisaRaye, 53, ... Read More
6 Miracle Oils For Eczema Sufferers
Eczema. What is it? Commonly referred to as dermatitis, eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that affects about three percent of the world’s population. If you have eczema, ... Read More
Larenz Tate: “It’s About Longevity, Not The Sprint”
Darius Lovehall, O-Dog, Frankie Lymon...the list goes on and on for all the memorable characters that actor Larenz Tate has played over the years. Most recently, he was in the hit ... Read More
5 Conditions That Can Cause Involuntary Body Movements
Involuntary movements, better known as uncontrollable and unintended jerking, tics, or muscle twitches may occur for many reasons. These include nerve damage (which may cause ... Read More
These Are His Confessions: The Ways Black Men Avoid Feeling
How do men usually avoid feeling? Pain hurts. So men have lots of ways we escape. To not feel. Some men get obsessed with making or spending money. Some men work extra hard to ... Read More
Jamie Foxx: Says His Sister With Down’s Syndrome Is The Real Star!
Actor, musician, funnyman...there are only a few things that superstar Jamie Foxx can't do. But if you ask him who's the real star of the family, he'll quickly point to his ... Read More
Thick Thighs Save Lives: Why Bigger Thighs Are Healthier (Seriously!)
"I don't like my shape." "My thighs are too big." "I wish I had smaller legs to fit into cute jeans." Those are all real statements from women who were considered to have a ... Read More
Idris Elba: “I’m Not Afraid To Fail”
From walking the mean streets of London as Luther to guarding the gates of Asgard in the Thor marvel series, actor Idris Elba has played more than a fair share of mean, moody and ... Read More
Samuel L. Jackson & Wife LaTanya Celebrate 40 Years: “She Gave Me a Reason to Get Up”
In Hollywood, it's commonplace to have celebrity couples look cute together, become an item, get married, only to get divorces years later. So when we hear of a couple making it to ... Read More
7 Exercises You Can Do While Sitting Down
Sure you don't want to be fat, unhealthy and overweight, but let's face it: each of us enjoys being a little lazy sometimes. And don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with ... Read More
Malcolm Jamal Warner at 50: “Live Life With No Regrets”
It's been over 30 years since the Cosby Show debuted on our TV screens. Thirty years! Let that sink in for a minute. Now, as we all feel a little bit older, our favorite son, ... Read More