When you think of “healthy food” what immediately comes to mind? Probably a lot of salad options, green leafy vegetables, the universal vegetable blend (yup! That one. The carrots, corn and g...
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You know the feeling. Bloated and uncomfortable, it’s been a minute since you last pooped. Instead of reaching for an over-the-counter laxative as your solution of choice, why not try a differe...
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Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) can be challenging, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet. For friends and family members of those with UC, understanding how to cook meals th...
https://blackdoctor.org/cooking-with-care-10-tips-for-preparing-meals-for-loved-ones-with-uc/
Despite progress in cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, Black adults in the USA still face higher rates of premature CVD death compared to white adults. According to Dr. LaPrincess C...
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Anxiety and nervousness can take many forms. For some people, it’s about fidgeting. You might bob your legs, bite your fingernails, move up and down and all around, feeling like your nerves a...
https://blackdoctor.org/feeling-fidgety-it-could-be-your-medicine/
Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your doctor to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. You can use one of two types of blood pressure monitors, and each...
https://blackdoctor.org/how-to-check-your-blood-pressure-at-home/
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) released its latest Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report along with new data on the number of reported sexually transmitted dis...
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It’s been over 10 years, but this couple’s amazing weight loss story is still inspiring others and making an impact. On January 6, 2011, an overweight Angela and Willie decided to literally c...
Sistas of a certain age now is your time. You have worked hard and sacrificed. You succeeded in jumping through hoops just to get what you need while doing more with less or sometimes without alt...
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Are you looking for the best way to start toning your body at home? Convincing yourself it’s time to start exercising should be easy — there are just so many exercise benefits. It’s finding...
When I saw our first Black president Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Will Smith stand proudly outside of the momentous five-story monument, I knew that I wanted to feel that same sense of pride....
New medical treatments often come with great promise, but sometimes that promise doesn’t fully extend to Black Americans. “Populations of humans sometimes respond differently to different dru...
https://blackdoctor.org/how-black-clinical-trial-participation-can-end-health-care-inequalities/
During a mastectomy or lumpectomy, your surgeon may choose to remove lymph nodes in your armpit in order to make sure there are no residual cancer cells and to reduce the chance of breast cancer ...
https://blackdoctor.org/lymphedema-can-be-prevented-if-caught-early/
What is fatigue? Do you get easily tired? Do you feel mental or physical exhaustion? You may be experiencing fatigue. You may take longer to get out of bed or off the couch. Your legs may feel un...
https://blackdoctor.org/why-am-i-so-tired-step-by-step-guide-to-beat-fatigue/