Thanks to new medications and surgical techniques, people are living longer. However, a 35-year-old body will be a very different body than a 75-year-old one. Many issues, both genetic and enviro...
Legendary Disco Queen Gloria Gaynor sings her signature hit, “I Will Survive” a little stronger nowadays because she’s literally lived through a battle for her life, but survived it. MUST R...
When you think of Diana Ross, you may think of the talented singer, the lead singer of the legendary singing group, The Supremes. Or you may even think of her talented daughter, Tracee Ellis Ross...
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When you hear the word chia, your mind probably goes to those commercials with the fuzzy green novelty items that would grow a full coat within one to two weeks. Well, chia seeds are the reason w...
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Studies show that it’s best to build healthy bones in the teen years. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean you should give up hope if you didn’t do the work then. Since your bones have been known...
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You may ask yourself, “Should I eat that?” Hopefully, this article will shed some light on that answer. Typically when people are diagnosed with arthritis or bone disease, your primary physic...
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Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) which makes bones fragile and susceptible to fracture. Many Black women believe that osteoporosis is only ...
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High doses of vitamin D do not appear to protect postmenopausal women from the dangers of osteoporosis, new research indicates. “While high-dose vitamin D did indeed increase calcium absorption...
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Cleveland Clinic researchers identified amyloid deposits in 10.2 percent of patients undergoing carpal tunnel release surgery, suggesting biopsies of hand tissue could be an early signal of life-...
Nekhidia Harris may be short in stature, but honey, when she graduated this past week and walked across the stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, she owned that stage! With a height of just u...
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Fellas – if you’re having problems getting it up in the bedroom, you may be at risk for a more chronic disease: osteoporosis. CHECK IT: Science Says: 4 Natural Solutions for Erectile Dysfu...
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Wade McCrae Washington is more than just a survivor, he’s a champion. Wade was born with Loose Muscle Chorea. Chorea is a type of cerebral palsy characterized by brief, semi-directed, irregular...
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Most of us know that we should use a hot or cold compress to relieve muscle and joint pain. But, many of us just grab a bag of frozen vegetables from the freezer to compress just about anything. ...
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Strength training is one tip many beauty gurus forget to mention. While anti-aging serums, toning lotions and supplements can be effective for achieving desirable skin, strength training is benef...
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