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So You Have the Sickle Cell Trait, Here's What You Should Know

WEBSeptember Is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. While many people are familiar with sickle cell anemia, sickle cell traits have also plagued our community. Sickle cell …

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The Kids Are Not Alright: Addressing The Mental Health Crisis

WEBDial 800-273-8255. allows you to Text NAMI to 741-741 to receive free, 24/7 crisis support. , founded by Bridget Gipson, focuses on ending the stigma of mental …

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Here’s Why Bipolar Disorder Shows Up Differently In Black Women

WEBAdditionally, isolation and stress are triggers for manic or depressive episodes, causing Black women to be more at risk of deteriorating mental health. …

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A Therapist On The Benefit Of Taking A Holistic Approach To

WEBAs the story goes, Black people were at one time resistant to therapy and mental health conversations because of religion. According to a survey, 97 percent of …

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Wendy Williams Has Primary Progressive Aphasia And Dementia

WEBToday, Williams’ care team shared a harrowing update about her declining health via a which confirmed that “after undergoing a battery of medical tests,” Williams …

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Protect Your Magic! 9 Self Care Acts Black Women Should

WEBFor black women, our self-care is vital. We spend most our time caring for the needs of others — family, friends, coworkers and spouses — that we put our own …

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Here’s How You Should Advocate For Yourself In The Doctor's Office

WEBIf you’re anything like me, you may feel anxious at the hospital, especially at a doctor’s appointment. We aren’t alone, as speaking up at the doctor’s office can be …

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Black Maternal Health Matters: What To Know Before You Give Birth

WEBDoctors say these are the questions to ask yourself and your care team to ensure you have the support you need before, during, and after you give birth. April 11 …

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Black History Month: 11 Sheroes in Health and Fitness

WEBIt must’ve been one heck of a conversation: they credit it as the catalyst behind GirlTrek, a two-year-old nonprofit that rallies Black women to change their health …

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The Ultimate Wellness Toolkit For Kids This Back-To-School Season

WEBOffer nutritious meals and snacks that include a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Encourage mindful eating and listening to their body’s signals of …

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From Self-Funding To Viral Fame: The Impact of Black Creators

WEBThere are health and wellness brands, and then there’s EHP Labs.. As a leading supplements company, the brand, most notably recognized for their flagship …

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8 Self-Care Practices To Integrate During Your Work Day

WEBTake breaks from screens to rest your eyes and mind. Plan to look up from your screen at least once per hour and register what you see. Start your day with positive thoughts to …

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‘I Always Feel Like I’m Overweight’: Tami Roman Opens

WEBTami Roman has been open about her struggles with body dysmorphia. The actress, 52, gave further details about her battle with it and how the mental health …

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Rapper Mia X Opens Up About Her Battle With Uterine Cancer

WEBNo Limit Records' former first lady Mia X has revealed she is battling uterine cancer. Master P’s first No Limit Records signee, Mia X, is coming forward about her …

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Sex Talk: 15 Ways To Keep Things Spicy In The Bedroom

WEBAsk your partner to do the same. Find a mirror and play a song that you find sexy. Move your body. Whine your waist. Whirl your hips. Allow your body to lead you …

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Dealing With Divine Disruption: Priscilla Shire On The Key To …

WEBAll at once, the evangelist dealt with the loss of her mom, a cancer scare and the pandemic. In a new book she shares how to find peace in times of tumult.

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Bridal Bliss: Treach Of Naughty By Nature Married His

WEBThe couple planned a decked out 300-person affair in just four months and didn't break a sweat! NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 08: Cicely …

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Baby2Baby Hosts New York Volunteer Event With Ciara And Kelly …

WEB“We couldn’t be more proud to bring Baby2Baby’s Maternal Health & Newborn Supply Kits to New York, our second largest footprint where we serve 200,000 children …

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