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Health Conditions
Eat. Drink. Go. Natural Remedies for Constipation
You know the feeling. Bloated and uncomfortable, it's been a minute since you last pooped. Instead of reaching for an over-the-counter ... Read More
Cooking with Care: 10 Tips for Preparing Meals for Loved Ones with UC
Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) can be challenging, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet. For friends and family ... Read More
Feeling Fidgety? It Could Be Your Medicine
Anxiety and nervousness can take many forms. For some people, it’s about fidgeting. You might bob your legs, bite your fingernails, move ... Read More
How To Check Your Blood Pressure At Home
Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your doctor to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. You can ... Read More
10 States with the Highest STD Rates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) released its latest Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report along with new ... Read More
Black Women After Menopause: 5 Ways to Feel More Powerful
Sistas of a certain age now is your time. You have worked hard and sacrificed. You succeeded in jumping through hoops just to get what you ... Read More
5 Things The National Museum of African American History & Culture Did For My Self-Esteem
When I saw our first Black president Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Will Smith stand proudly outside of the momentous five-story monument, ... Read More
Lymphedema Can Be Prevented If Caught Early!
During a mastectomy or lumpectomy, your surgeon may choose to remove lymph nodes in your armpit in order to make sure there are no residual ... Read More
Vision Problems? Here’s a Guide to Which Specialist Is Right for You
Blacks are at higher risk for some eye diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Many of these diseases don't have ... Read More
Psoriatic Arthritis or Fibromyalgia? How to Tell the Difference
Living with chronic pain and fatigue can be challenging, especially when it's caused by multiple conditions. If you have psoriatic arthritis ... Read More
Keep Your Blood Sugar Under Control: 8 Herbal Remedies Every Black Person Should Know
The Centers for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), states that diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that ... Read More
