Nelson Mandela, the global icon and former South African leader, is doing “very, very well” and continues to be treated at a Pretoria hospital, officials…
This is going to be hard to hear, but the truth is, for those of us working to combat the aging process, sugar is a formidable enemy. I know it tastes really good and we’re conditioned to love it, but unfortunately, the sweet stuff pillages our skin’s elasticity. What’s even worse is that pigging out on […]
Sugar is hiding in some surprising places, like whole-grain cereal. To discover what’s really in there, look for the word “sugar” in the ingredients list as well as it aliases like “syrup,” “juice” and words ending in “-ose” says SELF magazine. Flavored Yogurt: Many brands have more than 25 g sugar per 6-ounce serving. “That […]
According to the United States surgeon general, Black women are harming their health avoiding physical activity because they’ve invested considerable amounts of time and money in their hair. Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, who is Black herself, knows the issues Black women have when it comes to “sweating out” their hair. “Oftentimes you get women saying, […]
As a woman there are certain tests that you need to get on a regular basis. Here’s a quick guide to the 8 most essential test every woman needs to get in order to stay healthy. Pap Smear WHO TO SEE: Gynecologist WHY: Collecting cells from the cervix during a pelvic exam is the best […]
In the “no, duh,” study of the week, research has found that cosmetic surgery is no help for those with body dysmorphic disorder. And while BDD isn’t your run-of-the-mill poor body image (it’s a psychological disorder in which the affected person focuses so excessively on a real or perceived defect in their appearance that it […]
Bring some healthy pleasures into your everyday life that will help you to enjoy your days even more. And we’ve got the 10 best right here, conveniently ranked by Health magazine’s expert panelists. Start at the top of the list to get the most bang for your healthy buck, and keep moving on down to […]
A recent study shows that when suffering from stroke- like symptoms, African Americans are more likely to call a friend instead of 911. Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington D.C. interviewed 100 acute stroke patients or those who accompanied them to the hospital and found that 75 percent said they called someone else […]
The Atlanta Gospel Fest Music Health & Wellness Festival is a three day musical extravaganza designed to elevate your spirits while educating your mind, body and soul with an array of gospel music concerts, a series gospel music industry workshops and panels, wealth & finance empowerment segments and a multitude of free health care services […]
April 7th is World Health Day 2011. The World Health Organization(WHO) will introduce a six-point policy package to combat the spread of antimicrobial resistance. We live in an era of medical breakthroughs with new wonder drugs available to treat conditions that a few decades ago, or even a few years ago in the case of […]
Being healthy and incorporating a daily routine of exercise and eating healthy is important. Stroke is the third-leading killer in the U.S. after cancer and heart disease.
The title of this segment of “A New You” is very fitting when it comes to your health. If you eat healthfully and consciously, take the time to exercise, and take care of yourself mentally, the rewards can be great. On the other hand, if you eat low quality foods, lead a sedentary lifestyle and […]
