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via BlackDoctor: February is American Heart Month! This month’s health awareness is a good reminder to focus on your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, however, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Keep reading to learn how you […]

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via BlackDoctor: 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 […]

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via BlackDoctor: Hundreds of black men recently discovered they could get more than a lining or a fresh fade at their local barbershops. They were offered diabetes testing, too. A new study offered customers diabetes screenings at eight New York City barbershops. Among those who took the test, 10 percent learned they had average blood […]

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viaBlackDoctor: The coronavirus that has rapidly infected nearly 6,000 people in China is spreading across the globe, with five cases confirmed in the United States. The death toll in China so far has topped 130. Here’s what else you should know about the new coronavirus, called 2019-nCoV, which originated in the city of Wuhan: CLICK […]

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via BlackDoctor: These men & woman are the hardest working people that i know…. 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. They take on that role wholeheartedly, but eventually, it […]

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via BlackDoctor: Kirk Franklin is sharing about his weaknesses…And being in the spotlight most people think they know a celebrity but in fact they don’t..We all go thru things in life. Kirk admits to weaknesses. In fact, he says more people should be brave and admit their weaknesses to focus on their own recovery. People […]

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via BlackDoctor: During the fast few months we have looked and heard about traumatic news. From the tragic death of Koby Bryant & his daughter. 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 […]

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via BlackDoctor: These days, taking a stroll down the dental care aisle will open up a world of dental care possibilities. It seems like half of the products on the shelves are geared toward whitening your teeth! These whitening products can be effective, but they can also get pricey. Here are seven foods that naturally […]

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via BlackDoctor: Diabetes is a chronic disease that impacts millions of Americans, with the black community being at the highest risk. Research has found that 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes, which is a prolonged state of high blood sugar levels. While prediabetes isn’t quite diabetes, 70% of prediabetics go on to develop diabetes which […]

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via BlackDoctor: We all have our favorite foods..but when you eat them do they trigger off migraine headaches? According to the World Health Organization, the recurrent disorder is prevalent in about 50 percent of adults. Other experts report that more than 37 million people suffer from migraines — estimating that 13 percent of adults in the U.S. […]

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viachildmind.org: Well this is serious….Do you ever think about what your child is going thru on a daily basis…think about it…all of the thing that are happening right now in Washington…the gun violence across the country…shootings in our schools & church. Plus they are trying to get an education….Man thats hard!!!  In writing this me […]

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via BlackDoctor: A new study is out saying black teens face discrimination multiple times a day. The study was done to assess how often Black teens experience racial discrimination and, upon conclusion, also found that these incidents often lead to depression. CLICK HERE to read story