Start the Year in Good Health It feels good to know that we are in good health when we remain committed and attentive to our wellness. A great way to make sure that we are doing this is by addressing which significant check-ups are approaching or overdue. Speaking with the right medical professionals can reassure Continue Reading
ATLANTA – Four prominent female doctors of color have joined forces to launch a new television program aimed at addressing the unique health concerns and inequities in women and the Black community called The C4PEMD. Members of the esteemed panel of experts are Dr. Amber K. Brooks, Dr. Tamika Knox, Dr. LaKesha Legree, and Dr. Continue Reading
Inhale deeply. Exhale deeply. This terminology is often heard during a yoga class, yet they are actions which are ideal for us to repeat throughout our daily lives. Deep breathing is a valuable skill with stress placing such a burden on most people. In fact, studies have shown that about 60% of illnesses and diseases Continue Reading
If someone were to ask you what your most important tool was, what would be the first thing to come to mind? Your laptop? Your vehicle? Maybe even your cell phone? While each of these things is extremely useful and serves a much needed purpose in most of our lives, what if I told you Continue Reading
Summertime is one of the best times to get together with family and friends and encourage one another to stay active. Partner or group workouts don’t always have to be complicated or full of crazy moves. Even performing the same movement with your partner and adding small variations to common exercises can be enough to Continue Reading
By Tifany Hill Each September we observe Sickle Cell Awareness month to shed light on a condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1 in 13 Black or African-American babies is born with the Sickle Cell Trait. AFIYA Magazine had the opportunity to speak with Carmen Cummings who has made a commitment to Continue Reading
Creating a Network of Support for Mothers and Doulas Nicole Deggins, the founder of Sista Midwife Production, is bringing light to the conversation of doulas and motherhood. Born and raised in New Orleans, Nicole became a nurse in 1994. After working in labor and delivery, she discovered it was an area into which she wanted Continue Reading
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Ovarian cancer is one of the more rare cancers that affects women. Although it doesn’t have the same incidence as others, such as lung or breast cancer, it is still very fatal. Ovarian cancer is tumor growth within the ovaries, the reproductive organs that hold on to a woman’s eggs. According to the American Cancer Continue Reading
The best place to be in a hair salon is at the shampoo bowl! The relaxing feeling of your stylist fingertips massaging your scalp in a gentle circular motion makes all your worries and stress fade away as you digress into a relaxing nap!! Scalp massages aid in creating a thriving environment for healthy hair growth. Continue Reading
