Health & Wellness
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Black Kids And Suicide: Why Are Rates So High, And So Ignored?

Teen suicide rates among black youth are increasing. In 2016 and again in 2018, national data revealed that among children age…
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Why Teen Depression Rates Are Rising Faster For Girls Than Boys

We’re in the middle of a teen mental health crisis – and girls are at its epicenter. Since 2010, depression,…
Kim Coles Shares Struggle With Anorexia

Kim Coles has had a diverse career in the entertainment business. From performing to hosting at the Apollo, starring on…
Timbaland Overcame Addiction, Divorce And Money Woes To Lose 130 Pounds

Music producer Timbaland recently opened up his massive weight loss (130 pounds), beating drug addiction, and the importance of mental health.…
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Diet Soda May Be Hurting Your Diet

Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, but the jury is still out on whether these chemicals are harmless. Also called non-nutritive sweeteners,…
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Alcoholic? Me? How To Tell If Your Holiday Drinking Is Becoming A Problem

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when holiday parties collide with collegiate and professional athletics events. What do…
Syleena Johnson Lost 50 Pounds En Route To Fitness Competition

Last week we told you that singer Syleena Johnson had lost 50 pounds and was training to compete in her very…
Just In Time For The Holidays – How To De-Stress With Meditation

Althea Lawton-Thompson is a 23-year veteran fitness expert, mind-body specialist and meditation guide known for hosting her annual Living Life…
The Struggle With Keloids: Shamea Morton Reveals Insecurity Over C-Section Scar

Shamea Morton’s radiant brown skin is the color of cocoa. And her beautiful daughter Shya shares that same rich complexion.…
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How To Keep Your Spirits Up And Stress Down During The Holidays

Holidays can be so stressful. So what do you do to keep yourself from getting too overwhelmed? Dr. Rani Whitfield…
Tina Lifford Says ‘Inner Fitness’ Is Just As Important As Physical Fitness

Everyone knows the importance of physical fitness, we go to the gym and walk and jog to stay fit. Tina…
Mailing Free Home HIV Tests Helps Detect More Infections

Mailing free home HIV tests to high-risk men offers a potentially better strategy for detecting infections than usual care. That’s…