I am a strong Black woman and I suffer from depression. I recall at a very young age feeling like something was “off.” While in early years, ... Read More
Health Conditions
Your Body Is A Masterpiece & You’re The Artist: 5 Healthy Habits To Change Your Norm
In a culture where being “thick” is often praised amongst men and women, it is easy to understand why the curvy and voluptuous frame of the ... Read More
Eating For Two: A Healthy Breasts Diet
Diet, next to exercise, is one of the top two cornerstones of any healthy life. Unfortunately, healthy eating isn’t a way of life for many ... Read More
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels’ Message To Black Men: “Be Honest With Your Feelings…That’s Your Power”
Most hip-hop heads know lyrical mastermind Darryl “DMC” McDaniels from his days in the rap group Run-DMC. But most people, including ... Read More
7 Stomach Myths & Facts
How much do you know about your tummy? Can you separate the fact from fiction? From those burning, churning feelings that erupt whenever ... Read More
Physical Activity For A Healthy Heart: How Much Is Too Much?
Physical activity is important for good heart health. It is beneficial in healthy individuals, people who are considered high risk for ... Read More
Breastfeeding Benefits & Challenges For Black Mothers
Breastfeeding has many benefits for the mother and child. Unfortunately, Black women still lag far behind Hispanic and White women in ... Read More
Go Red Get Fit Facebook Group Helps Two-Time Stroke Survivor Stay Motivated
Two-time stroke survivor Tamika Quinn had to change her entire lifestyle to lose the excess weight that hung on following the birth of her ... Read More
BREAKING: Pills Seized From Prince’s Home Mislabeled; Contained Large Dose Of Fentanyl
A new report discovered by the Minneapolis Star Tribune suggests pills taken from Prince’s Paisley Park estate marked as hydrocodone ... Read More
Why Diabetics Should Consider Eating More Fish
Two servings of fish a week may be enough to lower the heightened risk for blindness that those with diabetes face, a new Spanish ... Read More
CDC Warns: Improper Use Of Contacts Can Cause Serious Eye Damage
Unsafe use of contact lenses -- such as sleeping with them in place or using the same pair for too long -- is triggering serious ... Read More
ALS: More Than Just A ‘White Man’s Disease’
Twenty-one-year-old Aleia Kristene is a senior at Florida A&M University, majoring in Occupational Therapy. She began writing a ... Read More
