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We’ve publicly seen the downturn that lupus can take on one’s life. From missed tour dates to multiple hospitalizations, big names like Toni Braxton, Nick Cannon, and Trick Daddy, have disclosed their complicated trials and tribulations with lupus. Bringing the disease to light has done momentous things in the Black community and has opened the floodgates for […]

Time and time again, research shows that Black folks with diabetes are both more likely to be diagnosed and more likely to die from the condition. While the exact reasons are debated, many experts point to factors such as genetics, socioeconomics, and healthcare disparities. However, that doesn’t mean that people with diabetes can’t take control

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is significantly underreported in the United States, and this trend is even more pronounced in the Black community. While about 70 percent of ED cases go unreported nationwide, cultural factors and historical mistrust of the healthcare system exacerbate this statistic for Black men, leading to delayed or avoided treatment. Understanding these barriers

There are certain habits that every man needs to do to stay healthy and energetic. 1. Watch Your Diet Eating right most of the time is an essential part of taking care of yourself – no matter how much you work out, you can’t maintain a healthy weight unless you stick to a healthy diet. So

Imagine struggling to remember your loved ones, the places you’ve been or even your own name. The haunting reality of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is a terrifying prospect for many individuals and their families. Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, gradually erodes memory, thinking and behavior, reaching a point where it hinders the simplest daily

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often thought of as a disease that only impacts movement, but Parkinson’s affects many systems in the body. Parkinson’s symptoms are different from person to person and usually develop slowly over time. Research findings are varied as to whether Black and African Americans with PD experience a different rate of progression or

New research has suggested that many Black men may not visit their doctor or partake in a health screening because they find the interaction stressful and don’t feel physicians give them enough useful information on how to make recommended lifestyle changes. The findings from a recent study stem from a series of focus groups with

It’s a vital part of the male reproductive system and many men cringe at the sound of having to get it checked. That’s right! I’m talking about the prostate gland. The prostate is usually only a topic of discussion when prostate cancer makes its way into a conversation, but before a man’s health gets to

“Sitting is the new smoking.” This is what many health professionals are now saying about the incredibly sedentary lifestyles that most Americans lead, and the serious health risks that can result from sitting too much. And when you take into account that the average American isn’t getting their daily steps because they sit for approximately