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Why Your Blood Sugar Spikes Even When You Eat ‘Healthy’

Many assume that eating “healthy” automatically means stable blood sugar levels. You avoid candy, soda, and processed junk food, yet somehow, your blood sugar still spikes—leaving you feeling sluggish, irritable, or hungry shortly after meals. The truth is that even so-called healthy foods can cause unexpected blood sugar spikes. Several factors might be at play,

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Reclaiming Our Rest: How Better Sleep Can Transform Black Health

Sleep deprivation is more than just an inconvenience—it’s a silent killer that disproportionately impacts Black Americans. Contributing to higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and mental health challenges, poor sleep is an overlooked public health crisis in our community. Overview Sleep deprivation has quietly evolved into a public health epidemic for Black Americans. New

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Beyond the Twitch: How TD Affects Us Far More Than We Realize

While not a common condition, Tardive Dyskinesia or TD is certainly becoming better understood in recent years. A neurological disorder stemming from prolonged use of certain medications, TD is most often linked to involuntary movements. In most cases, these movements are relatively minor, including things like facial tics, lip smacking, or involuntary blinking. However, what

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Four “Ingredients” That Can Reverse Obesity

Weight management remains a persistent concern, regardless of the season. It’s a journey that many embark on, aiming not just for weight loss but for sustainable health and well-being. Let’s shift the focus away from fleeting trends and crash diets and instead explore four essential ‘ingredients’ that can support both weight loss and mental stability

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