Black Americans’ Cancer Rates Differ by Birthplace
Most African Americans have a distinct pride in the fact that they have descent from the original people of Africa. It is what makes African Americans strong and confident. Though…
New Breath Test Might Spot Stomach Cancer Early
Image: Health.com In 2016, Cancer.org estimated that 1,160 (3%) of black men were expected to die from stomach (gastric) cancer. It is well documented that racial, economic, and biological differences…
Beat The Winter Chill With These Skincare Hacks
Depending on the climate that you live in, the winter season can be relentless on your skin. Skin that was once soft, smooth and moisturized is soon dry, rough and…
5 Black Fitness & Wellness Tours To Add To Your 2018 Calendar
In the peak of a self-realization moment, I couldn’t help but think: Dang, winter will soon be gone. I quickly switched my thought to all my goals I just scribbled…
Rakim Turns 50: “It’s A Blessing To Be Around This Long”
(Photo credit: Facebook.com) “Ask the teenagers, OG’s and nasty kids What their definition of “classic” is Timeless, so age don’t count in the booth When your flow stay submerged in…
The Ugly Side of Alcohol: Beauty Related Effects of Alcoholism
People are turning to all sorts of creams and serums in order to achieve perfect skin, but fail to realize what we put into our body plays a significant role…
Did You Take Your Vitamins Today?
So maybe it’s just me, but whenever we talk about health and fitness, there are hour-long conversations and knee-deep articles about the right portion sizes, carbs, natural versus GMO, and…
Diabetes is a Family Disease: Learn How to Prevent It
If you are overweight or have a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes, or if you had gestational diabetes—diabetes that develops during pregnancy, you are at increased risk…
Can You Manage Diabetes with the CICO Diet
You’ve heard that weight loss is one of the best ways to manage diabetes. Losing as little as 10 to 15 pounds is enough to improve blood glucose levels, cholesterol,…
Anita Baker Turns 60! Announces Retirement & Final Tour
Last year, the eight-time Grammy winner, Anita Baker used a series of tweets and the hashtag #retired to let the world know that she will be officially retiring from the…