A stroke occurs when something interferes with the blood supply to part of the brain, or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, according to the CDC. When this occurs, the parts ... Read More
Brain and Nervous System
5 Daily Tasks You Can Do To Improve Brain Function
The brain is by far the most powerful part of the body and it's what keeps us all going. It’s well known that mental exercises can change the way the mind works, but what everyday ... Read More
STUDY: Cinnamon May Slow Progression Of Parkinson’s Disease
Cinnamon may be the latest addition to the list of recognized "brain" foods. The sweet spice contains a chemical that can help protect the brain and new research shows it may even ... Read More
Lower Stroke Risk With The DASH Diet
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. affecting nearly 800,000 people. Black men and women are at the highest risk of having a stroke than any other racial group ... Read More
4 Times Your Headache Is Something More Serious
We all get headaches from time to time, but when they become so frequent, something is not right. A headache can be a sign of stress or not getting enough sleep, but sometimes it ... Read More
T-Boz turns 50: “Doctors Said I Wouldn’t Live Past My 30’s & Never Have Kids”
Tionne Watkins, better known as T-Boz, a member of the legendary, multi-platinum girl group TLC, recently celebrated her 50th birthday. After devoting more than 30 years of her ... Read More
Bell’s Palsy: The Misunderstood Facial Condition
What is Bell's palsy? Bell's palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face. Damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles on one side of the face ... Read More
Common Oil for Deep Frying Found To Make Genetic Changes in the Brain
Deep frying is not just for chicken anymore. Nowadays you can find deep fried everything. From deep-fried Oreos, to deep-fried turkey legs, fried pies and more. Deep frying ... Read More
Woman Wakes Up from 7-Month Coma After Doctors Told Her Family to ‘Pull the Plug’
An Ohio mother-of-two has told how she woke up from a coma seven months after doctors told her family to turn off her life support following a seizure. Kertisha Brabson was ... Read More
Nature Vs. Nurture: Schizophrenia Triggers In The Black Community
Schizophrenia is a tough condition to wrap our minds around. This is especially true in the Black community, where we tend to avoid tough conversations. Chances are you know ... Read More
Judge To Decide If Hospital Can Take 10-Month-Old Off Life Support
A new judge will decide if a Texas hospital can take 10-month-old Tinslee Lewis off life support. A hearing for Lewis’ case has been scheduled at 9 a.m. Thursday in the 48th ... Read More
The Scary Chemicals Hiding In Your Couch
Many couches sold in the United States contain toxic chemical flame retardants that have been linked with cancer, hormone disruption and neurological damage, according to a new ... Read More
7 Common Symptoms Of Parkinson’s Disease
One million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease every day, and approximately 60,000 people are diagnosed with the disease every year, according to the Parkinson’s’ ... Read More
6 Signs Your Child May Be Autistic
Whether we recognize it or not, autism is present in the black community. However, studies show that black children are diagnosed with autism less than Caucasian children. Black ... Read More