He was the oldest brother of my first love. This gangly energetic boy who always had a smile on his face. Never took life too seriously, always looked out for me and made sure I felt included- no matter the game being played. He was known as “Crow” in our neighborhood and come to think… [Read More]
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Three steps to protect your mental health after traumatic news
January 30, 2020
News stories and tragedies can be hard to deal with once you’ve seen them. Social media can make events feel like they’re even harder to get through. In times of sadness and traumatic news, it’s important to protect your mental health. Here are 3 steps, according to xoNecole, that you can take now to take… [Read More]
Caregiver fatigue can wear you out! Here’s what can be done…
January 30, 2020
Life is full of uncertainties, and that includes when a loved one might need a caregiver. Most people wouldn’t think twice about serving as a caregiver if someone they loved had the misfortune of developing a terminal illness or was left disabled after a severe accident or stroke. At the moment, it is hard to… [Read More]
Rep. Ayanna Pressley opens up about living with alopecia and hair loss
January 23, 2020
The congresswoman from Massachusetts said that she was making peace with the condition in a video released on Thursday. Representative Ayanna Pressley, Democrat of Massachusetts, revealed in a video released on Thursday, January 16, 2020, that she has a condition called alopecia and is now bald. “This is about acceptance,” Ms. Pressley said of her… [Read More]
Are you at risk for a leading cause of blindness in Black Americans?
January 16, 2020
By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is known as the “Sneak Thief of Sight” because the most common type is painless and progresses so slowly that most people don’t notice symptoms for years— until severe permanent damage has already occurred. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, especially for blacks. In fact, black Americans have a… [Read More]
Four ways to combat burnout at work
January 9, 2020
By: Maya Harris Burnout is something anyone can fall victim to. We all have bad days at work, but when it happens consistently it’s time to make a change. Hello, Loves! I’m not sure about you all, but I have experienced some serious burnout at work. What is burnout? The World Health Organization now classifies… [Read More]
Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time
January 2, 2020
Getting into a fitness routine is hard enough on its own. Your hectic schedule with work, kids, and maybe even a social life can tempt you to put your fitness on a back burner for good. It’s no wonder why skipping your gym session is so tempting, when making it to the gym can take… [Read More]
Prediabetic? Here are 4 steps to turn your diagnosis around!
December 26, 2019
A prediabetes diagnosis can be scary, especially if you don’t know much about the disease. However, getting diagnosed with prediabetes can actually be a benefit to you because it allows you to change your habits before this disease turns into type 2 diabetes. One of the best ways to do that is to improve your… [Read More]
Make Your Weight Loss Goals a Reality
December 26, 2019
Losing weight is a highly personal journey as a wide range of factors can affect a person’s ability to do so. There’s no one approach to weight loss; rather, the best approach is the one that fits your life and body best. Get motivated to reach your weight loss goals with these expert tips. Set… [Read More]
