Health

By Derrick Lane Men aren’t often proactive in taking care of their health needs and the women in their lives may be the ones who push them to get the medical care they require. But if you’re a Black man and want to stay healthy, it’s imperative that you take charge of your health and

By Karen Heslop While many people think autism is usually diagnosed in children, you may be surprised to know how many adults have gone undiagnosed. Though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that almost 5 ½ million Americans are living with autism, there are no readily available statistics to show when they

Teddy Gant went from working as a security guard to becoming a full-time doula. Now, he’s helping Black families with safer maternal care. By Shellie M. Scott When most people envision doulas, they’re not likely to think of a burly and bearded security guard, but that only scratches the surface of who 30-year-old Timothy “Teddy” Gant

By Dominique Lambright For many Black men, growing up came with unstated rules about what it meant to “be a man.” They were often taught to be strong, to protect their families, to work hard, to solve problems, and to keep their feelings to themselves. Crying was often seen as a weakness, and asking for help could

By Jenny A. Casiano I don’t care if I have a hundred more lives in this world; every life I’d still choose to be a Black woman. But being a Black woman is not for the faint of heart. Black women face several major health threats at higher rates, at younger ages, or with worse

By Derrick Lane Expectant mothers worried about their chances of having a premature baby may want to pay closer attention to the weather. According to research, exposure to extreme hot or cold conditions during pregnancy can put the unborn child at an increased risk for preterm birth. “Our findings indicate that it may well be prudent to

By Gwen “FitwithGwen” Jamison If your stomach looks flatter when you wake up but seems to expand as the day goes on, body fat may not be the only thing involved. Bloating, constipation, tight hip muscles, poor posture and even the way you hold your body can change the appearance of your midsection. That’s where

By Tia Muhammad By definition, a Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL is the popular butt-raising procedure performed to achieve a more prominent booty that can give a person an hourglass figure. Your own body fat and tissue is used to increase the size and improve the shape of the buttocks in the most natural way

By Barry Anderson When something is wrong with your legs, you may expect to see swelling, bruising, redness, or a rash. But some of the most important warning signs cannot be seen at all—they are sensations or changes in function only you can feel. A strange ache, unexplained heaviness, numbness, or sudden weakness may be

By Nutritionist Mary Toscano A colorful frozen cocktail or creamy after-dinner drink may taste harmless, but some mixed drinks contain several servings of alcohol, large amounts of added sugar and hundreds of calories. The truth is that no alcoholic drink is completely risk-free. Alcohol itself—not just the sugar surrounding it—is linked to liver disease, heart