This year’s “American Idol” winner Candice Glover has followed in the footsteps of alums like Jennifer Hudson and Jordin Sparks. The powerhouse vocalist recently revealed…

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Robin Emmons had a nice corporate job, but she longed to do something else. Problem was she didn’t have a clue what that something was. She admits for a while she was seduced by her nice paycheck, “the bling and all that went with it.”  Yet, she said, “I felt dead in that environment.” Farming […]

“Don’t eat anything white.” That was the advice Caroline Jhingory received from her doctor a little over ten years ago. At the time, Caroline was…

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What are strength moves that you can do to help burn fat? Strength is the foundation of nearly all physique and performance goals. When you’re…

How to read sunscreen labels…it’s a question that not enough people ask, particularly African Americans, who often incorrectly believe that because of darker complexions, they…

What are some unhealthy “healthy” snacks that you probably eat every day? Experts say that snacking is very important. They also say that many of…

Have a “Get Well Wednesday” question? Text it to “646464” (OHOHOH). Theresa Lou Bowick knows all about diet and exercise. Now fit and trim, Bowick was once 5-foot-7 and 236 pounds. She eventually lost 75 pounds and kept it off with the help of Weight Watchers, but it was an unusual experience that inspired her […]

As a Type 2 diabetic, Sherri Shepherd knows about the topic of Black women weight loss, and she dispenses some advice on “The Rickey Smiley…

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Roland Martin talks with Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, about the attack on Planned Parenthood and women’s healthcare access.

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Even if you’re eating a well-balanced diet, you’re likely consuming some packaged foods…and some of those food ingredients are bad for you. This actually can include…

With the warmth of spring and summer come seasonal allergies and if it seems that they are getting more intense, that would be correct. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in a new study, reported that food and skin allergies were becoming more prevalent in American children and there were significant differences by […]