Lifestyle

During Black Maternal Health Week, advocates across the country are raising awareness about a crisis that continues to impact Black women at alarming rates: maternal health disparities. In the United States, Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and

The journey of carrying a child is often described as one of the most beautiful moments in a woman’s life. Yet in America, for many Black women, it has become one of the most vulnerable and dangerous experiences. The maternal mortality rate is 3.5 times higher for Black women than for white women. It is

October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women may ask themselves, “What does that mean to me?†Or they may say, “My girls are just fine. I’m still young!†I don’t want to know. Or, I don’t have any symptoms! Well, I say, if you love your girls, check them regularly! Last month, I

Recently, I posted an article that announced September is Healthy Aging Month. In this post, I want to specifically address the men and discuss the importance of male health. MEN! September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Men tend to avoid going to the doctor. A new survey highlights the negative attitude many men have about seeking