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Jumpstart Your Fitness Regimen!

Rashida A. MarshallRashida A. Marshall, MS is the creator of AFIYA Magazine, a digital health and lifestyle publication for Black women. This creative venture grew out of her love for learning, teaching, and sharing valuable wellness information to help improve the quality of life. Rashida is also a Pilates and dance instructor specializing in women’s Continue Reading

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Cervical Cancer Awareness

January marks cervical cancer awareness month, a time to educate and inform women of its causes, symptoms and how to prevent them. Each year over 12,000 women will acquire cervical cancer each year, and over 4,000 succumb to it, according to the American College of Obstretricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). African-American women tend to have lower Continue Reading

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Nutrition: Can It Help?

Every year during November, we recognize National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. In this article, we want to shed light on the connection between Alzheimer’s Disease and nutrition. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. As more information is gathered, it’s been discovered that two-thirds of Continue Reading

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Lupus Awareness – The Beauty of Butterflies

May is Lupus Awareness Month. Still considered to be a complex disease, lupus is a condition that many women across the U.S. are learning to cope with. Affecting nearly 1.5 million people in the U.S., lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body begins to attack itself, with symptoms varying from person to person. Continue Reading

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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

On February 7th of each year, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed in an effort to inform our community about HIV/AIDS. On this day we encourage regular testing and provide greater access to care for those living with HIV/AIDS. With the 2017 theme as “I Am My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper”, the focus is Continue Reading

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Lameitra Dupree – Cheer Tech Dance Studio

Lameitra and LaToya Dupree are taking the art and technique of cheer and dance to the next level with Cheer Tech Dance & Fitness Studio. Not only are they providing the Tallahassee community with a creative outlet for young girls, but they are also showing that entrepreneurship can be done, no matter what obstacles may Continue Reading

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Smoothie Boost: Add Nutrients to Your Blend

Incorporating smoothies into your diet can be a great way to make sure that you are receiving the nutrients that you need while finding an easier and quicker way to include all of your meals throughout the day. There are so many different smoothie recipes out there that it’s almost impossible to put a limit Continue Reading

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Core Moves to Try!

Our core is the central powerhouse of our body. It plays a major role in our overall stability, control, posture, and balance. At times, we may want to focus more on the aesthetic of our midsection. Yet, what’s more important is that regularly perform core moves that will maintain a healthy center. Below are two Continue Reading

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