Business mogul Russell Simmons is definitely a busy man. From co-founding the legendary hip-hop music label Def Jam and creating the ... Read More
Health Conditions
When Your Job Loss Brings You Down: 8 Ways To Cope
Even though the economy has gotten better in the past two years, there are still those who continue to struggle, and the unemployment rate ... Read More
India.Arie: “Chaos Isn’t Good For Your Health”
When you hear India.Arie's music or even mention her, you're usually reminded of the beautiful images she portrays, the uplifting music she ... Read More
Like To Nap? It May Increase Your Risk For Diabetes
Naptime could lead to type-2 diabetes if you’re not careful. A new study found that people who nap for an hour or more are at ... Read More
School Replaces Detention With Meditation And It’s Awesome!
Imagine that when your child messes up in school they don't go to the board and have to write the same sentence over and over agains or do ... Read More
Master Teacher Yirser Ra Hotep Unites Culture & Black Health Through Kemetic Yoga
Yirser Ra Hotep has been practicing yoga for 42 years. Although he’s now an internationally-known Kemetic yoga master, his lifestyle wasn’t ... Read More
Cervical Cancer: Don’t Wait For Symptoms
According to The American Cancer Society, there will be an estimated “1,685,210 new cancer cases and 595,690 cancer deaths” in the U.S., ... Read More
Love Handles Or Spare Tire: Which Is Worse For Your Heart?
Belly fat -- especially hidden fat deep in the gut -- may indicate increased risk for heart disease, a new study suggests. The six-year ... Read More
Award-Winning Artist & Activist Yewande Austin’s Heart Survivor Story [VIDEO]
When singer and activist Yewande Austin was preparing for a private performance, a heart arrhythmia changed those plans. She initially ... Read More
5 Things Every Man Should Know About Sexual Health
When most of us think about sexual health we automatically think about going to the doctor and getting an STI test, but the concept is so ... Read More
5 Natural Remedies For Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis can get you down both physically and mentally. But just because you're down, doesn't mean you can't get back up. These ... Read More
Closing the Gaps: NIH Grants Aim To Reduce Barriers To Quality Care Among Teens, Adults With Sickle Cell
Here’s the good news: scientific advances are helping people with sickle cell disease live longer, more productive lives. From hydroxyurea, ... Read More
