The National Medical Association (NMA) condemns all acts of violence and the particular acts of racism, bigotry, and intolerance recently displayed in Charlottesville, Virginia. We are deeply saddened and offer…
A new study suggests that loneliness could become an even bigger public health threat than obesity. According to an AARP’s Loneliness Study, presented at the 2017 annual convention of the…
A lot of breakfast commercials will have you thinking that you should be drinking a big ol’ glass of orange juice or milk in the morning time as a part…
(Photo credit: Youtube.com) Denzel Washington is much more than an actor, he’s a cultural icon. With hit movie after hit movie, the 62-year-old Washington has won two Academy Awards, three…
REGISTER FREE: www.paradigmshiftconference.org The Sankofa Collaborative today announces registration is open for A Paradigm Shift: The Impact of HIV/AIDS on African American Women and Families. The conference will be held…
The pomegranate is an intricate fruit that contains a maze of seeds inside a hard, bark-like, inedible flesh. It may initially look like it’s hard to eat, but this super…
Back spasms are painful contractions or cramps in the muscles of the back. Back spasms can be the result of injuries to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back…
(Photo credit:Shawn Pullman/PullCorp Media-Essence.com) MC Lyte has one more thing to smile about besides her 25-plus year career, multiple businesses and catalog of timeless hip hop hits. The “Lyte As…
From films like Boomerang, X-Men, Swordfish, Monster’s Ball and more, Halle Berry‘s timeless beauty has helped made her one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood. Fifty-one year old Berry…
Protein is one of the nutrition essentials needed to maintain a healthy diet. It is used to build and repair body tissue and keep your hair, nails, and skin healthy.…