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Wellness Habits for Optimal Well-Being

A new year is here, and for some us, improving our health is a top priority. We know which foods we need to push aside, the gaps between workouts that have gotten longer, or rising stress levels that need to be addressed. At times we still find ourselves stuck with what to do next. Although Continue Reading

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Nurturing Mental Health and Aging

Nurturing Mental Health and Aging: A Holistic Approach for Black Women and Families As we journey through life, our mental health becomes an increasingly vital aspect of our overall well-being. The unique experiences faced by Black women and their families bring additional dimensions to the conversation surrounding mental health and aging. This article aims to Continue Reading

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adult nutrition

Adult Nutrition & Chronic Disease

Listen to the article. As we age, a healthy approach to adult nutrition becomes much more important to maintain overall well-being. Chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, hypertension and diabetes have continued to increase over the years among adults. Studies have shown that about one half of U.S. adults currently have one of Continue Reading

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Osteoarthritis: Know the Facts

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

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Yoga for Depression – Can it Help?

Have you ever felt depressed? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Additionally, women are more prone to depression versus men. Depression is clinically defined as “a period of two weeks or longer during Continue Reading

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nutrition and sexual health
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Nutrition & Sexual Health: How They Are Connected

Sexual health is a delicate topic and one that isn’t usually the first to come up in conversation. An important aspect of our overall being, sexual health often times may be the last thing we acknowledge when problems arise due to shame, embarrassment, confusion, or other personal reasons. A variety of factors can come into Continue Reading

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pregnancy and hair health
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Pregnancy and Hair Health

How to maintain our crown while pregnant Pregnancy is a wonderful time filled with endless emotional and physical changes. Your body does a stellar job creating a safe haven for your baby while leaving you with the remnants to survive on. Or should I say leaving your hair with the remnants to survive on. Let’s Continue Reading

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Our Children’s Health: Giving Them a Strong Start

As parents, we want our children to be happy and healthy. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to ensure their healthy growth and development of our kids. As we observe Every Child Health Week from April 26th – April 30th, let’s look more closely at some steps we can take to maintain our children’s Continue Reading

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Aloe Vera: The Miracle Plant

The Aloe Vera plant is one of the oldest plants mentioned in history. With its many health benefits and medicinal properties, it is widely regarded for its amazing healing properties. Some of the oldest written reports of the use of aloe date back to 6000 years to Ancient Kemet {Egypt}. It’s been noted that Cleopatra Continue Reading

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