(Reuters Health) - "Sit up straight -- you'll hurt your back," Mom always said. It turns out Mom was wrong, according to a new study that ... Read More
Health Conditions
Alleviate Anxiety During Menstrual Cycles
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Not only do menstrual cycles bring on unwanted symptoms such as cramps and bloating, they can also bring on anxiety. ... Read More
Enjoy A Carefree Christmas
(BlackDoctor.org) -- There’s got to be a better way for our family “she-roes” to do it all. Clean and decorate the house, take care of the ... Read More
Looking To Herbs To Supplement Diabetes Drug Regimens
(BlackDoctor.org) -- For anyone with type 2 diabetes, the goal of treatment is to control blood sugar levels. In many cases, exercise and ... Read More
Pollen & Allergies: Why You're Suddenly Sneezing More
(BlackDoctor.org) – Does it seem as though your allergies are worse this year, with more sneezing, watery eyes and difficulty breathing than ... Read More
Airing Out Your House
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Do you perform a "spring clean" all year long, yet you are still suffering from the allergies and asthma attacks ... Read More
ADHD Parenting: 10 Ways To Recharge
(BlackDoctor.org) -- African American parents who have a child with ADHD, have parenting skills challenged every day. You may often find ... Read More
How To Determine If Your Child Has ADHD
(BlackDoctor.org) -- When Black parents see their child displaying typical hyperactive behavior, such as running around constantly and ... Read More
Living And Learning With OCD
(BlackDoctor.org) -- OCD—obsessive-compulsive disorder—causes people to become fixated on anything from germs to accidents to injuries, ... Read More
Black Women And Domestic Violence: The Cycle Must Stop
What Is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence, partner abuse, and battering refer to the physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological ... Read More
De-Stressing Tips For The Working African American
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Stress is definitely the buzzword of the moment. But what is it and what can you do about it? Stress is a feeling of ... Read More
Uncovering Mental-Health Issues Surrounding Black Women
(BlackDoctor.org) -- As black women, we often feel the weight of the world on our shoulders, so it should be no surprise that mental health ... Read More