The benefits of exercise with regards to weight loss does not affect Black girls in the way that it does their White counterparts, according to research published…
Eating sugar ages our skin via a process called "glycation," in which the sugar attaches to protein fibers in our skin, making them stiff and inflexible.
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 […]
What exactly is a healthy snack? A good-for-you snack is one that’s high in nutritional value (including protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber), but relatively low in calories, total fat, saturated fat (no trans fats), sugar, and sodium. While fresh veggies and fruits, of course, make for very healthy snacks, we know that those items aren’t always […]
What do Barbie, Kim Kardashian, Carmen Electra and Chuck Norris have in common? Their own workout tapes, of course. Now that the weather is finally starting to turn around and the layers are starting to come off, those of us who waited until the last second have to find a way to shed that not-so-cute, […]
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.
DETROIT – Aretha Franklin underwent serious surgery last week and is “recovering very well,” her longtime friend, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, said Wednesday. Jackson said in an interview with The Associated Press that he’s visited with the legendary singer four or five times recently, including a few days ago, and that Franklin’s “spirits are high, […]
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very serious condition that affects the blood flow to and from the main arteries from the heart. According to the American Heart Association, one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, the rate is higher in African Americans. People who suffer from […]
Via: HealthyWomen.Org Are you concerned about the health of your bones as you age? There are many treatments for bone conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis and other joint issues. Maybe the best way to treat those issues is to prevent them. Here are some ways to get you started: Work on those quads. Strengthening your […]
Smiling adds to one’s looks and personality- why not make it as bright and beautiful as possible? Follow these simple tips towards perfecting your smile, and show off those pearly whites!
