$1.5 Million Grant Dedicated To African-American Heart Health
$1.5 Million Grant Dedicated To African-American Heart Health
(The New York Times) Over the Labor Day weekend, many of you will be squeezing in a last picnic or barbecue before school starts, so this week I’m focusing on vegetarian dishes you can pack in a picnic basket or throw on a grill. Vegetarians need not suffer with veggie burgers and tofu hot dogs. […]
This month begins thirty days to focus and bring awareness to Ovarian Cancer. This cancer is the deadliest gynecological cancer and is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. They are a vital component in the female reproductive system. The ovaries are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the […]
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very serious condition that affects the blood flow to and from the main arteries from the heart. According to the American Heart Association, one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, the rate is higher in African Americans. People who suffer from […]
You See them in every gym or personal training studio . There’s a good chance you know a few core exercises in which they are used . Did you know you can workout your entire body with a medicine ball? I use med balls daily with my athletes. I consider med balls just another tool […]
Below is a reference guide for high blood pressure. Consult the links below for more information about high blood pressure and remember to consult your doctor to determine the best way to lower your blood pressure. Here are some helpful links to learn more about high blood pressure and how to prevent and treat it. […]
What is walking meditation? (wildmind.org) Walking meditation is a form of meditation in action. In walking meditation we use the experience of walking as our focus. We become mindful of our experience while walking, and try to keep our awareness involved with the experience of walking. Actually, there are several different kinds of walking meditation. […]
Black people expect to be in pain every day, so for us, a good day is heaven. But the truth is: everybody on the planet is walking around with unresolved wounds and scars. We’re all challenged on some level. Do you think you know a person who doesn’t have a problem? Think again!
When you look in the mirror in the morning, do you grimace in dismay or do you smile and give yourself a fun wink? Whether you’re 40, 50, 60 or beyond the person with the wink will probably win the Still Sexy contest. Beauty is a state of mind first and foremost. That said, there […]