For several health conditions, African Americans have increased risk for disease, have more severe forms of the disease and develop the ... Read More
Healthy Aging
Want To Defy Your Age? Try This…
Oftentimes in the Black community you will hear the phrase, "Black don't crack!" This does hold some truth, but for some people aging isn't ... Read More
Seeing Things? Eye-Opening Facts About Floaters
Do you see those tiny dark specks floating in front of your eyes right now? They’re called eye floaters. But more importantly, you’re ... Read More
Why Seniors Face Barriers To Critical Dental Care
Research has shown that poor oral health can have a negative impact on seniors’ overall health and well-being, but for many, there are ... Read More
5 Signs Of Calcium Deficiency You Shouldn’t Ignore
If you have strong bones and teeth, you can thank calcium for that. Calcium is an essential mineral that your body needs not only for bone ... Read More
Q&A: How To Fight Middle Age Weight Gain
Q: What are ways to keep weight off after middle age? It seems much harder to lose! - D. Thomas A: The hormonal changes of menopause ... Read More
You’ve Earned It! How To Stay Fit & Fabulous In Your 40s
Hold up! Pump your brakes! Have you seen all of the hot rocking bodies of celebrities in their 40s and 50s? If you’ve fallen off the wagon ... Read More
Play Like A Grown Up
It's not always the easiest thing to do when life becomes hectic from having to juggle several things at once, but adding a balance between ... Read More
Chicago Teen: “I Should’ve Been Dead” (VIDEO)
Can you imagine an 18-year-old saying that he should been dead? At the age of 18--he should've been dead?! Growing up, Krishaun Branch ... Read More
Nikki Giovanni: “These Are Our Best Years”
In 1995 poet and activist, Nikki Giovanni, was diagnosed with lung cancer. She refused to associate with negative outlooks for her future ... Read More
Q&A: I’m 50 Suffering From UTIs – What Can I Do?
Q: HELP! I'm 50 years old suffering from a urinary infection every few months. I drink water, cranberry juice and take cranberry pills. This ... Read More
Are You Setting Your Skin Up For Wrinkles?
When you see photos of beautiful women like Angela Bassett, Gladys Knight and Debbie Allen, you can’t help but be a believer of the phrase ... Read More
