Health & Fitness

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

This year, I turned 65. Oh, my goodness! I am now a senior citizen! Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful. However, being as healthy as I could be flooded my thoughts. I have some medical issues that are stable, but I am concerned about my quality of life as time goes on. As a Black

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and with that focus comes the opportunity to further promote health and wellness, not only throughout the general population but also in terms of fighting against the stigma that exists surrounding mental health issues within the Black and Hispanic communities. According to the Journal of Urban Design and Mental

February is National Heart Month, the time when the nation highlights heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. One in three women are diagnosed with heart disease annually. Black women are at greater risk of heart disease than any other racial group. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), stroke and heart disease are the

When starting a diet or striving towards your ideal self, it can often be difficult to figure out where to start. There are so many avenues one can take, whether it’s the gym, keto, or even intermittent fasting, to achieve their desired outcome. I spoke recently with Michele Class, an owner of an independent business

I remember being in high school when I had my first panic attack. It was in the cafeteria during lunch. My vision turned blurry and my heart was racing like it would leap out of my chest. A friend asked what was wrong, and at the time I didn’t know. Tears began to fall and