Just Checking In Important Screenings for Women Each year, during the second week of May, the Office of Women’s Health with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services celebrates National Women’s Health Week. Beginning on Mother’s Day, this week is dedicated to educating, encouraging, and motivating women to live healthy, long and fulfilling lifestyles. 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
By Rashida A. Marshall It’s almost inevitable to go a day without seeing advertisements for products that are best for healthy, shiny, strong hair. There’s no denying the benefits of using quality “products” on our scalp and hair, but if what we put inside of our bodies is not quality then it begins to defeat Continue Reading
By Sherrell Moore-Tucker Do you remember Jane Fonda in the 80s or Step Aerobics in the 90s? It’s interesting to reflect on how things evolve and change in life, and the fitness industry is no different. As a society we’ve spent years sculpting muscles, gaining strength, and building our cardiovascular system all in the hopes 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
The energy displayed within an ASA! fitness class comes off like no other. From the music to the vibrant and cultural African clothing to the modern yet traditional movements, all of it transforms the workout into an experience which you’d never want to miss. Fitness and wellness though cultural expression—as so accurately explained by founder 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
When you first walk into Firehawk Yoga Studio you are instantly filled with a feeling of peace. The vast open area, which is lit by an abundance of natural sunlight, creates a space that brings about warm and uplifted emotions. It is a space that owner Ona Hawk has used as a means to educate Continue Reading
As startling as it is, heart disease is the number one killer of women, and with February being American Heart Month, it is important to be aware of its causes as well as to take the necessary precautions to be in your best health. Below are a few statistics from the Center for Disease Control Continue Reading
The word can sometimes make people cringe, and many may think that they may never have to deal with it. But arthritis is something that could affect any one of us so it’s important that we be aware of the symptoms and causes of in order to prevent it or deal with its onset. According Continue Reading
