During the months of September and October, national observances are held for both ovarian and breast cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Black women have a higher chance of dying from breast cancer than white women. Additionally, Black women are the second most commonly diagnosed group as it relates to ovarian cancer. Along Continue Reading
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time during which the public is informed about this blood disorder. Statistics show that 1 in every 32 African Americans are born with the sickle cell trait and 1 in every 365 African Americans are born with sickle cell disease. AFIYA Magazine received the opportunity to sit Continue Reading
No Limits on Transformation w/ IFBB Figure Pro Cheryl Davis After taking a glance of a photo of Cheryl Davis, there is no denying that she has dedicated herself to her craft. As a fitness coach, personal trainer and accomplished figure competitor, Davis has used her achievements in the world of bodybuilding and her knowledge Continue Reading
Maria Gordon: A Weight Loss Inspiration By Rashida A. Marshall It requires a great deal of willpower and focus to commit to changing your life for the better, but Maria Gordon is proof that it can be done. After battling weight issues and diabetes, Ms. Gordon came to terms with her situation and realized that Continue Reading
Colon Cancer What You Need to Know Every year during the month of March, colon cancer awareness month is observed to bring awareness to the second leading cause of cancer deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control, close to 140,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with colon cancer each year. Additionally, African-Americans have Continue Reading
With spring right around the corner, it’s time to start pulling those cute sleeveless and strapless spring dresses. These four exercises are guaranteed to have your upper body looking and feeling fabulous in all of your spring attire. SEE MORE IN THE MAR/APR ISSUE AFIYA MagazineAFIYA Magazine looks to enhance the awareness and knowledge of Continue Reading
TIPS FOR THE CORE Improving the strength and look of your midsection can be achieved with greater ease when the proper steps are followed. If this is something you are currently working towards, take a look at the following tips to help you reach your goal. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Regular cardio is a must to help Continue Reading
Butternut Squash Soup Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 3½ lb butternut squash (4 cups roasted) 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup onions, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup half-and-half ½ teaspoon black pepper ½-1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon sage ¼ cup butter READ MORE IN THE PREMIERE ISSUE AFIYA MagazineAFIYA Magazine looks to enhance the awareness Continue Reading
Goal-setting—at times it can seem like a double-edged sword. The anticipation of embarking on a new journey for yourself can be wonderfully fulfilling. At the same time, you are faced with the reality of having to make (some big) changes and honest commitments to yourself regarding future life choices. The fact of the matter is, Continue Reading
