Family Health

Do You Know the Health Legacy your Family Left You?

You probably know that our community is affected disproportionally by many chronic health conditions like heart disease (stroke), diabetes, ... Read More

Phylicia Rashad & Debbie Allen’s Mom Turns 101: “The True Renaissance Woman”

Phylicia Rashad and her sister played legendary motherly roles on "The Cosby Show" and "A Different World" respectively for decades. But in ... Read More

3 Drinks That Flush Fat from Your Belly

Fat deposits that form on the body can be tough to break down and eliminate. Fat is broken down when the body uses its fat deposits to ... Read More

10 Warning Signs Of Mold Toxicity In The Body

Toxic mold may cause serious illness and even death. In most cases, exposure to harmful mold spores is the major cause. Multiple symptoms ... Read More

Crucial Issues to Address When Blending Black Families

Blending families is a journey that brings joy and, possibly, headaches if we don’t do our due diligence. While the thought of a new and ... Read More

9 Disease Symptoms You May Think Are Normal (But They’re Not)

We often experience symptoms but don't even know it. Why? Sometimes we write it off as "growing pains" or "just something that happens as ... Read More

Salty-Tasting Water Turned Out to Be a Warning Sign: “I Was Afraid”

Donnese Tyler's schedule was chock-full. With a husband, two sons, a demanding job in contracts management and a reluctance to say no to ... Read More

Dark Elbows & Knees: What Causes Them & How to Fix It

One of the most common questions about the appearance of skin is, “Why do knees and elbows become black?”. The dark look of certain areas ... Read More

5 Healthy Types Of Tea Your Body Will Thank You for

I know it’s hard to believe, but not everyone likes coffee. I’m one of those people that prefers the taste of a hot cup of tea. Not only ... Read More

Sickle Cell Disease: Getting to the Root of the Problem

Content sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Chances are you probably know someone who is or has been impacted by sickle ... Read More

Washcloth or No Washcloth In The Shower? Experts Weigh In…

So you find out that your "friend" doesn't use a washcloth when he/she takes a shower. We use "friend" loosely because there are some strong ... Read More