The Center for Disease Control has warned us to be prepared for a flu outbreak that’s expected to last until May of 2020. Since September adults in 5 states have died from the flu and rates of people with flu like illnesses are soaring. The highest rate of flu like illness has been found in […]
The Flu shot has mixed reviews but, there are some really good reasons to get one. There’s the obvious one which is it lowers your chance of getting the flu. But, getting the flu shot also protects loved ones (like babies), you’ll save your sick days at work if you don’t get sick, and you […]
Recently a study came out that said hair dye and relaxers increase risk of breast cancer, especially in Black women. The study says women who dye their hair are 60% more likely to develop breast cancer and those who get relaxers are 30% more likely to develop breast cancer. Jacque Reid goes Inside Her Story […]
How often have you heard that you need to stretch before you hit the gym or go for a run? Well, researches say it’s a myth that stretching will help you prevent injury while working out. Apparently all stretching does is lengthen the nerve so that the pain isn’t as intense.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Juul Labs on Wednesday, accusing the e-cigarette maker of unlawfully targeting young people with its products to get a new generation addicted to nicotine. The lawsuit filed in Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis seeks to force Juul to stop marketing to young people; […]
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 […]
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, […]
Women should “man spread” instead of sitting with their legs crossed to prevent hip and knee pain. Women have been “trained” so sit with their knees together but that actually twists the femur and puts a strain on the joints and muscles. Male standing sitting and standing positions are reportedly better for women.
Everyone knows the importance of physical fitness, we go to the gym and walk and jog to stay fit. Tina Lifford reminds us of the importance of inner fitness, with her new book The Little Book of Big Lies A Journey Into Inner Fitness. “There are little things that we can do” to keep our inner […]
Many older American adults may inaccurately estimate their chances for developing dementia and do useless things to prevent it, new research suggests. Almost half of adults surveyed believed they were likely to develop dementia. The results suggest many didn’t understand the connection between physical health and brain health and how racial differences can affect dementia […]
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Whether you are at-risk or not, here are some tips to help you remain healthy and stick with your fitness goals through the holiday season. WHAT CAN A PERSON DO TO OVERCOME ROADBLOCKS TO IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH, ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOLIDAYS? Obesity puts adults at risk for health issues […]
Will Smith documented his colonoscopy in a video he shared on Instagram on Wednesday. “These are my little no-slip socks, that’s my gown, it opens in the back,” Smith says in the clip as he prepares for his anal check up. “My a– is gonna be out so they can get to it easy.” The clip […]
