African Americans have the highest mortality rates from colorectal cancer of any ethnic group in the United States – 40 percent higher than ... Read More
Longevity
Granddaughter Of Slave Turns 111 & Reveals Secret To Long Life
Willie Mae Hardy has 111 reasons to smile this week. The woman who has seen over a century of life turned 111 this week and is showing no ... Read More
110-Year-Old Virginia McLaurin Is Still Dancing Her Way Into Our Hearts!
[facebook url="https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/videos/10153576833847293/" /] Virginia McLaurin, also known as “Grandma Virginia” ... Read More
What is Colitis & How Do We Treat It?
As of now, there is no definitive cure for ulcerative colitis or UC, a chronic disease of the large intestine (colon) in which inflammation ... Read More
Being Healthy Is My Legacy
Thank you to everyone for your very kind calls, texts, cards and prayers on the passing of my beloved Mom last month. As I ... Read More
Cicely Tyson at 95: ‘Loving Life’ Is Secret To Longevity
Cicely Tyson is a living legend who has won multiple awards throughout her illustrious career on Broadway, in film, and in television. With ... Read More
STRETCH YOURSELF — GOOD FOR YOUR BODY AND YOUR MIND
This summer I hurt my shoulder, and couldn't lift heavy weights. I had to adjust my fitness routine to a different pace. One of my BFFs from ... Read More
The Truth About Dietary Supplements
Turn on the TV and flip channels for a while or go on social media. Eventually, you’re going to come across some “breaking news” about a new ... Read More
How To Detect Breast Cancer Early
Dr. Maggie A. Smith, an ambassador for the breast cancer organization Bright Pink, discusses how to detect breast cancer early and why it is ... Read More
Richard Overton, Oldest World War II Veteran, Dies At 112
Richard Overton, the nation’s oldest World War II veteran who was also believed to be the oldest living man in the U.S., died Thursday in ... Read More
Azellia White, First Black Woman Pilot In Texas, Breaking Records At 105
While most women had their feet planted firmly on the ground and in the home, Azellia White had her sights on something much higher. She's ... Read More
Little Richard: The Architect Of Rock N’ Roll is No Longer Gay
In an interview with Rolling Stone, legendary rock n' roll artist Little Richard admitted that, just a few months shy of his last birthday, ... Read More