Listen to Your Heart on National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
This February 22 is National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. As many as 11 million Americans have heart valve disease (HVD), which involves damage to one or more of the…
HIV: Here’s How Your Words Can Help Stop Stigma
A national epidemic like HIV should make you look up and pay attention. Unfortunately, many people are looking everywhere except where they should. They are looking with judgment at others,…
When Pregnancy Becomes A Headache
Dr. J and I wrote our book Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Pregnancy But Were Too Afraid or Embarrassed To Ask because, well, there are only 24-hours in…
Reversed: The First Ever Diabetes Reality Show by Charles Mattocks
1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Leading the race is 15.1% of American Indians/Alaskan Natives and falling close behind is 12.7% of Blacks. Charles Mattocks is included…
Letting Go Of “Strong Black Women”
When it comes to identifying the most important person in your life, who is it that you often refer to? If it’s not yourself, then there’s some work that needs…
3 Ways To Tackle Hypertension, Starting Now!
There is a strong possibility that each of us knows someone with hypertension or, perhaps, you may have it yourself. Hypertension, which occurs when the blood pressure in the arteries…
Heart Healthy: Sweet Potato Nachos
Image: Heart.org This recipe proves you don’t have to give up your favorite game-day dishes to eat heart-healthy meals. Here’s a lower-fat version of a true classic. Ingredients (6 servings)…
Taraji P. Henson: “I’m A Late Bloomer And I’m Okay With That”
(Photo credit: Taraji Instagram) “It’s supposed to be over for me…but here I am. I’m a late bloomer, and I’m okay with that. Know why? Late bloomers last looong,” the…
Remembering Gregory Hines: Way Before His Time
(Photo credit: instagram) As a tap dancer, actor, and choreographer, you’ve probably seen Gregory Hines in one of his many roles like in a music video, movie, on stage or…
Heart Healthy: Slow Cooker Tangy Tomato Brisket
Image: Heart.org This southern-inspired dish is gently spiced for a rich flavor. Cooked on low for hours, brisket becomes tender and tangy with this barbecue sauce made of paprika, garlic,…