Fitness and Health
Two years ago, life as I knew it came to a standstill, and I experienced a fear that today I still can’t verbalize. Although this wasn’t the first time I had encountered fear, it had never halted my living until that moment. December 11, 2017, was the day I met my crisis. This was the […]
It’s impossible to scroll social media without coming across the many heartfelt tributes to Kobe Bryant. Sunday, the world received the crushing news that the helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and eight other passengers, including is 13-year-old daughter, had crashed into a Calabasas hillside. His sudden and tragic death inspired an outpour of motivating stories about […]
As we commemorate the 47th anniversary of the legalization of abortion, we must recognize that the right to choose doesn’t just impact white women.
We all remember when Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Tokyo Vanity pushed her friend Sierra out her door for dumping her plate of fried chicken breast in the sink. Sierra’s intentions were good, but her delivery — not so much. Tokyo wasn’t quite ready to embark on the lifestyle change her friend was on […]
Malaika Jones Bebede decided to start Brown Girl Jane after suffering nerve damage following the birth of her youngest daughter. Brown Girl Jane is a CBD-based line that promotes alternatives to traditional medicine through plant-based, natural products. She began experimenting with different forms of CBD and discovered tinctures made a huge difference in her stress […]
Don’t overpack they say. Make sure you pack the essentials. Brings snacks and don’t forget your charger. Confused and overwhelmed as I gear up for labor and delivery, I’ve been Googling what exactly I need to pack in my hospital bag. So here’s what I found out: you should begin packing your overnight bag around […]
On International Yoga Day, here's some moves to help you get better ZZZ's.
Written by Destinee Clowe Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men, but research shows a diet rich in the right kinds of vegetables and fruits can lower men’s risk of getting the disease. The prostate is a gland located in the male reproductive system, and its primary function is […]
Written by Caitlin Williams At some point in time, all men should be tested for prostate cancer. While healthcare professionals recommend getting regular screenings beginning at the age of 50, African-American men, who have higher rates of prostate cancer than any other ethnic group, should consider getting screenings as early as age 40, especially if […]
Written by J. Lashelle As men grow older, it is more likely that they will develop an issue with their prostates, according to Harvard Medical School, and one of the most critical issues men can face when it comes to their prostates is prostate cancer. Research shows that one in nine men will be […]
Are you in a relationship? Have you already had a conversation with your boo about his sexual health? Have you seen his test results? Better yet, have you gone to get tested together. June 27th is HIV Testing Day and because of this not-so-celebrated “holiday,” we decided to shine a little light on the uncomfortable […]
Written by Caitlin Williams It is never too late for you to decide to change your eating habits and work to improve your health, and when it comes to preventing high cholesterol levels, diet plays an important role. So, here are two ways to use food to help. 1. Chose fats that are good for […]
