I’m exhausted, and many of my family and friends echo the same sentiments. Trying to stay 'on' 24-7 can be exhausting and dang near ... Read More
Healthy Aging
Could Your Hearing Loss Lead to Dementia?
Hearing loss is a natural part of aging nobody likes to admit is happening. But happen it does – and ignoring it comes with a cost. It could ... Read More
Virginia Woman Celebrates 110-Year-Old Birthday: “I Feel Good!”
Some people go through life hoping to make an impact on those around them. Others truly live life knowing the impact they have use it to ... Read More
Taking the Heat Off: Home Remedies for Menopause Relief
Just as in many other common health disorders, Black women may be more prone to symptoms associated with menopause. According to research, ... Read More
Phylicia Rashad’s Letter To Her 21-Year-Old Self
Most famous for her role as Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show, Phylicia Rashad entered our homes and hearts each week with her loving, and ... Read More
This Diet Could Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Older Blacks are twice as likely as whites to develop Alzheimer's disease. However, following a particular diet may help ward off the ... Read More
Can Traffic Noise Raise Your Risk of Dementia?
It's more than just an annoyance: Long-term exposure to traffic and train noise may increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, ... Read More
Oldest Living World War II Veteran Turns 112 Years Old and Gives Keys to Long Life
Lawrence Brooks, as the country’s oldest World War II veteran, has almost seen it and done it all. He's lived through some of the most ... Read More
Tyler Perry at 54: The ONE Reason He Doesn’t Like The “Happy Birthday” Song
Born into poverty and raised in a household scarred by abuse, Tyler Perry learned from a young age to find the strength, faith and ... Read More
5 Surprising Things That Are Aging You Like Crazy
Most of us know that smoking, sun exposure, and genetics play a strong role in the whole aging process, but some seemingly harmless everyday ... Read More
Laurence Fishburne at 60: The Little Lie That Launched His Career
Forty years ago in 1975, Laurence Fishburne was 12 years old and landing his first leading role in the cult classic, "Cornbread Earl & ... Read More
Give Her Flowers While She’s Here: Marla Gibbs gets Walk of Fame at 90!
Legendary actress and comedian Marla Gibbs whose notable roles over five decades include Florence Johnston on The Jeffersons, and Mary ... Read More