Category: Health & Wellness
Boosting Your Immune System: What Works, What Doesn’t
Boost your immune system to fight coronavirus and other health problems.
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Coronavirus: How to Prevent Infection and Prepare for What May Come Next
As the coronavirus epidemic spreads across the United States, experts say preparation over panic...
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The Wrong Massage Can Harm Lymphedema Patients
By Anneliese Bruner My legs swell uncontrollably unless I monitor and manage them closely. You...
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Dr. Ro: Fruit & Veggies Are ‘Fountain of Youth’ Foods
Dr. Ro says that if you’re interested in the fountain of youth, the simple secret can be on...
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9 Ways to Get More Sleep and Protect Your Heart
Your risk of heart attack is lower if your bedtime is consistent and sufficient. However, if you...
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Race, Income in Neighborhoods Tied to Cardiac Arrest Survival
Black community residents have lower rates of survival after heart attacks. Increasing CPR training and other resources may help.
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B. Smith: A Legacy of Style and Grace
Model-turned-restaurateur Barbara Elaine Smith, or B. Smith, was at the top of my list of together...
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Coronavirus 101: What You Need to Know
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed six cases of the novel (new) coronavirus in...
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A Closer Look at Hair Dyes and Black Women’s Breast Cancer Risk
How to really interpret the new statistics on breast cancer, hair dye and hair straighteners and protect your health.
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Bald & Beautiful: Ayanna Pressley on Life With Alopecia
“As a black woman, the personal is political,” Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., says....
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Healthiest & Most Livable Cities for Black Women
Greensboro, North Carolina, is the healthiest city for black women, while Washington, D.C., is the...
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Extending ‘Healthspan’ — Brain Scientists Tap Into Secrets of Living Well Longer
By Sharon Jayson AUSTIN, Texas — Retired state employees Vickey Benford, 63, and Joan Caldwell,...
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Coping With COVID-19: Click Below for Healthy Tips
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Saving Our Children
Stacey Patton provides a powerful, heart-breaking look at the link with white supremacy and why it's time to stop hitting our children, for their sake and the future of black families. Click here to read.
Click to Hear Your Nutrition Coach — Fierce Adviser Dr. Ro!
