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Understanding The Importance Of Maternal Health

April 11 - April 17th is Black Maternal Health Awareness Week. Declared by President Biden in a White House Press Release: "I call upon...

Anatomy of a Miscarriage

Why is loss of pregnancy still such a taboo subject? Midway through my appointment, my gynecologist went silent. Her face screwed up a little, and...

Fitness & Wellness

Diet & Food

Hunger Games: Are “Girl Dinners” on TikTok A Cause For Concern?

TikTok, the global sensation in the realm of social media, has given rise to numerous trends that capture the attention of its millions of...

Kardea Brown Puts A Low Country Twist On A Classic Dish!

Food Network star Kardea Brown puts a low country twist on a classic dish - NACHOS! Nachos are a fantastic dish because you're working with a blank canvas. Therefore, Brown's recipe is perfect for nacho lovers everywhere. Her nachos have shrimp, crab, and plenty of cheesy goodness! For those new to this type of cuisine, low country cuisine is traditionally associated with South Carolina low country and the Georgia coast. While it shares similarities with traditional southern cooking, its geography, economics, etc., pushed its culinary identity in a different direction.

Thomas Mulzac Mobilizes Soul Food Dish Flavors Through His MealZac Seasonings

We always talk about getting or staying healthy, and the best way to do that is by controlling what we put in our bodies. Am I the only one who tried a new, healthy recipe and felt it was missing something? I love soul food, but it is one cuisine that needs salt and butter. However, it is impossible to keep a recipe healthy and cook it the way we are used to.

These Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies Are The Perfect Treat for #NationalOatmealCookieDay

Today is National Oatmeal Cookie Day, and these gluten-free oatmeal cookies are the perfect treat to celebrate. I wasn't always an oatmeal cookie fan unless you count Walmart's iced oatmeal cookies. However, my mind on the cookie quickly changed with the right recipe! Oatmeal cookies are super healthy as they are packed with iron and fiber, so you don’t even have to feel guilty about the calories.

The Truth About 9 Diet Myths

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Does fat content matter more than calories? Losing weight is hard—so it’s tempting to grab...

Black Licorice: Trick or Treat?

As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy—or, more precisely, black licorice. Days before the biggest candy eating holiday of the year, the...

Treat at Your Own Risk

How much exercise will burn off that Halloween candy? Go ahead, sneak one of the candy bar minis from your child’s Halloween haul. Just make...

Is Juicing Healthy or a Health Craze?

Depending on who you talk to, juicing is healthy or a health craze It seems you can't walk a block these days without bumping into...

Reproductive Health

Best Sex Toys For Women Over 50

Searching for the perfect sex toy can be daunting. And unfortunately, women over 50 struggle to find suitable sex toys for several reasons. For...

Male Contraceptive Pill Found 99% Effective in Preventing Pregnancy

The responsibility of taking birth control may no longer depend on women. Recently, scientists developed a male contraceptive pill that was 99% effective in mice and didn't cause observable side effects. The new oral contraception is expected to enter human trials by the end of the year.

Weight Loss

5 Best Exercises for Weight Loss

As long as you’re busting a move regularly, you’re probably dropping pounds. But some exercises can help you realize your weight loss goal faster....

Diet Tops Exercise for Cutting Weight, Cancer Risk

Overweight and obese women lowered levels of proteins associated with cancer after one year of calorie, fat reductions Whether cutting pounds or cancer risk, the...

The Truth About 9 Diet Myths

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Does fat content matter more than calories? Losing weight is hard—so it’s tempting to grab...

The Best Fruits and Veggies for Weight Loss

Choose your produce wisely You’ve heard the recommendation: Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet—seven to nine servings a day—is good for your health. But...

Move It and Improve It! Why Weight Bearing Exercises Are Essential to Your Weight Loss Plan

The MVP (Most Valuable Partner) in your quest to lose weight and keep it off isn't a magic pill but good weight-bearing exercises. Yes,...