10 Small Changes To Age Backwards (Or At Least Look Like It)
September is Healthy Aging month, so what better time to make sure that you’ve covered all your bases when it comes to living a long, healthy life? We’ve put together…
Donald Glover: Talented In & Outside Of The Box
(Photo credit: Facebook) How well do you know actor, rapper, writer, and singer Donald Glover? If you were to search online, you would get a lot of searches that wonder…
The Black Male Nurse: Why We Need And Celebrate You
Gender roles in the workplace have been in place since the beginning of time. While traditionally, men have stayed away from the loving and caring jobs while women have traditionally…
The One Thing Father’s Wish They Knew Before Becoming A Father
Tune into the BlackDoctor.org Facebook page on Thursday, September 27th for the Aunt Jackie’s interactive Father’s Roundtable.
Consistent At The Gym, But No Results? Here’s Why
Last week I got a phone call from a friend of mine. She asked if I wanted to meet her at the gym for a workout. Of course, I joined…
Transitioning Your Workout From Outdoor To Indoor
Well, that was fun. Summer is fleeting and the temperature is dropping. This means that you’re either prepping your cold weather gear for outdoor workouts or trying to figure out…
American Heart Association: New Insights Into Sickle Cell & Stroke Risk for Blacks
Sickle cell disease increases the risk of stroke for blacks – but recent research shows carrying the genetic trait for sickle cell doesn’t. It’s a new layer on the study…
Sickle Cell Trait Tied to Higher Kidney Failure Risk for Blacks
Black people with a trait for sickle cell anemia appear to have double the risk of kidney failure that requires dialysis, a new research suggests. “Although you cannot change the…
When Grapes & Blueberries Are Combined, Your Memory Improves
Blackberry Blueberry Plum According to the National Institute on Aging, “Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body,…
Former Miss Universe, Chelsi Smith, Dies at 45
Former Miss Universe Chelsi Smith lost her year-long battle with liver cancer and passed away this month. She was 45. The Texas native was best known for capturing the title…