The Best Way To Prevent High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is known as a “silent killer” because often there are no symptoms. African Americans develop high blood pressure at a higher rate than any…
Queen Like Latifah: Latifah’s Wisdom On Self Care, Caregiving & The Pursuit Of Living Dope
In 1989, she commanded all of us to ‘hail the Queen’ with her debut album, and Queen L-A-T-I-F-A-H has been in command ever since. Queen Latifah, the forever Jersey girl…
American Lung Association Expert On Risk: ‘All You Need Are Lungs To Get Lung Cancer’
When you hear the words “lung cancer,” cigarette smoking may automatically register in your mind since the topics of lung cancer and smoking are quite synonymous with each other. While…
Eczema: How To Treat Winter Flare Ups
Dry skin that is itchy and sensitive may sound normal. Whether it is due to a drastic weather change, like winter, or simply forgetting to put on your lotion, this…
Healthy Scalp In The Winter
The winter months can be wearing on the hair and scalp, making it difficult to maintain shiny, soft, healthy looking hair. The cold, brisk winds, and dry environment make the…
6 Yoga Poses To Relieve Stress
Stress. Everyone is affected by it in some way and no one is immune from it. Whether you’re stuck in sitting traffic and running late for that important meeting or…
Diabetes: New Possibilities & Breakthroughs With Dr. James Gavin III
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Prebiotics: One More Tool To Help Weight Loss & Manage Diabetes
Weight loss is one of the best ways to prevent type 2 diabetes and in those who already have diabetes, weight loss can reduce blood glucose—also called blood sugar. Weight…
Thanksgiving Miracle! 2-Year-Old Once Denied Kidney Gets Donor!
(Photo credit: 11 Alive Facebook) Yes, miracles still happen! Two-year-old AJ Burgess, who was once denied a kidney from his perfect match–his father– received a new kidney from another unexpected…
Extreme Weight Loss Contestant Dances Into Body Positivity!
(Photo credit: WSBTV.com) It’s been nearly four years since makeup artist and dancer Brandi Mallory was on the hit weight loss show, Extreme Weight Loss. During the show, she lost…