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Did you know that there may be a silent killer on your plate? High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar are still killing the Black community at a disproportionate rate. These diseases are not hereditary, but the traits get passed down from generation to generation. For years, the narrative was that diseases like […]

When Christopher J. Allen, MD, CEO, Pediatric Neurologist and Adult/Pediatric Sleep Medicine Doctor, was first diagnosed with sleep apnea over 20 years ago, he had no idea how it would change the trajectory of his life, both personally and professionally. From Medical Student to Sleep Advocate Today, the condition that left him chronically tired, mentally

For so many of us, the journey with our bodies is personal. It’s layered. It’s emotional. It’s not just about numbers on a scale — it’s about how we feel in our skin, how we show up in our lives, and how we reclaim our wellness, one decision at a time. If you’ve been considering

A high intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with an increased risk of early death. Studies have shown a correlation between UPF consumption and a higher risk of all-cause mortality, including from neurodegenerative diseases and other health issues. Some studies suggest that the increased risk may be due to the industrial processing of foods

The younger you are, the closer you are to being naturally in good health. Conversely, the older you are, the more likely you are to have or start having health issues. But what if you are in between the two: not broken down but more mature and feeling like you are living on borrowed time

Ok, so you’re probably wondering what a “FUPA” is, right? It stands for Fat Upper Pubic Area or Fat Upper Private Area, or if you’re really raunchy, Fat Upper P****y Area. For women, it’s that area directly above your vagina but not quite your stomach. It makes your jeans look like “mom jeans” in the

Health is always going to be wealth, but as expected, different people have different meanings for this statement. Some people may see “health is wealth” and assume a proper diet and a good weight loss plan is the key to that wealth. Others may see this statement as a shift in lifestyle choices that include

It’s normal for humans to push away or ignore things that we personally don’t think are serious. Sometimes living without a care in the world or allowing the saying “ignorance is bliss” to be your mantra of life can be beneficial but at what point does it become deadly? When you begin to blatantly ignore

Let’s take a deep breath and talk about something that hits close to home for many of us, especially in the Black community: Sickle Cell Disease. If you or someone you love lives with sickle cell, you already know the story. The ER visits. The unpredictable pain. The fatigue that doesn’t go away. The fear