If you’ve been seeing the news lately you know that coronavirus is becoming a global epidemic. The first few cases have a hit the United States and even 2 potential cases have recently been monitored in the DMV area. So…Just what is the Coronavirus and How do you combat the deadly disease. Let’s dive into […]
Editor’s note: The Chinese government has quarantined Wuhan, a port city of 11 million people, and it has restricted travel to and from several other cities, including Beijing, to contain the coronavirus that has sickened more than 800 people and killed at least 25 as of Jan. 23, 2020. A case has been reported in Seattle, and officials are […]
Teen suicide rates among black youth are increasing. In 2016 and again in 2018, national data revealed that among children age 5-11, black children had the highest rate of death by suicide. For the years 2008 to 2012, 59 black youth died by suicide, up from 54 in the years 2003-2007. Also, the 2015 Centers for Disease Control and […]
We’re in the middle of a teen mental health crisis – and girls are at its epicenter. Since 2010, depression, self-harm and suicide rates have increased among teen boys. But rates of major depression among teen girls in the U.S. increased even more – from 12% in 2011 to 20% in 2017. In 2015, three times as many 10- […]
Kim Coles has had a diverse career in the entertainment business. From performing to hosting at the Apollo, starring on “In Living Color” and later on “Living Single,” she’s put in the work. But as with most entertainers, the behind the scenes story wasn’t all that glamorous. In fact, on Netflix’s “Strong Black Lead” podcast, […]
Music producer Timbaland recently opened up his massive weight loss (130 pounds), beating drug addiction, and the importance of mental health. In the newest issue of Men’s Health, Timbaland keeps it real about overcoming his addiction to pain meds and how living the fast life affected his overall health. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: The award-winning […]
Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, but the jury is still out on whether these chemicals are harmless. Also called non-nutritive sweeteners, these can be synthetic – such as saccharin and aspartame – or naturally derived, such as steviol, which comes from the Stevia plant. To date, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved six types of […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when holiday parties collide with collegiate and professional athletics events. What do they all have in common? Booze, lots of it, and often free. It’s no wonder the lead reindeer has a red nose. Of course, drinking isn’t limited to a single season, but it holds a […]
Last week we told you that singer Syleena Johnson had lost 50 pounds and was training to compete in her very first fitness/amateur bodybuilding fitness competition. Well, over the weekend, the 43-year-old “Sister Circle” co-host officially took the stage for the NPC Texas Cup, looking bronzed and toned, posing it up in a sparkling bikini and […]
Althea Lawton-Thompson is a 23-year veteran fitness expert, mind-body specialist and meditation guide known for hosting her annual Living Life Limitlessly wellness retreats in Southeast Asia, Africa, Central America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. Althea’s retreats are ranked in the top 5 of Black-owned retreats by Blackdoctor.org. Althea also leads instructor training and certifications through […]
Shamea Morton’s radiant brown skin is the color of cocoa. And her beautiful daughter Shya shares that same rich complexion. But like many Black women, Shamea’s melanin puts her at a higher risk for keloid skin. After she gave birth to her baby girl, she developed a keloid over her c-section scarring site. During an […]
Holidays can be so stressful. So what do you do to keep yourself from getting too overwhelmed? Dr. Rani Whitfield has some suggestions to keep your head above water this holiday season. WHAT ARE THE MAIN THINGS THAT CAUSE STRESS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON? Many factors, including unrealistic expectations, financial pressures, and excessive commitments (parties, […]
