Fitness & Nutrition
Full hips and thick thighs have always been prized in the black community, but that doesn’t stop a woman from looking in the mirror and wishing she had that Beyoncé thigh gap or a little less jiggle. There’s no one exercise that can give you award-winning thighs—for the fifty-leventh time: Spot reducing fat doesn’t work—but […]
Full hips and thick thighs have always been prized in the black community, but that doesn’t stop a woman from looking in the mirror and wishing she had that Beyoncé thigh gap or a little less jiggle. There’s no one exercise that can give you award-winning thighs—for the fifty-leventh time: Spot reducing fat doesn’t work—but […]
While many believe that a high-protein diet can help with weight loss, a new study finds it might actually prevent an important health benefit that comes with slimming down. The research found that when you lose weight on a high-protein diet, there’s no improvement in what doctors call “insulin sensitivity” — a factor that could […]
Exercise is a great way to keep your brain healthy as you age. So, it should be no surprise that lifting weights may protect you against memory loss. In fact, according to a group of Australian researchers, hitting the weights as little as twice a week may help ward off Alzheimer’s disease and other forms […]
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‘Tis the season for tricks and treats, spiced sweets and fancy feasts. While the transition from summer to fall can take a toll on your waistline, before you lose your mojo, check out some of our top weight loss hacks to avoid the “freshman fifteen” this holiday season. 1. Keep the momentum of summer going: […]
Most of the time, our garbage is filled with skins and peels from our favorite fruits and vegetables, but you could be throwing out some of the best part of those foods. Skins may be tough, but here are the skins you should and should not eat. When NOT to Eat the Skin Onion: Although […]
Some of us are “morning people” others are not. But with the right exercise routine, everyone can at least look like a morning person by being alert in mind and body. Plus, with the right exercise, you can jumpstart your metabolism to burn calories all day long. Here’s a five-step exercise routine that just right […]
For people with type 2 diabetes, a short walk after eating may help lower blood sugar levels more than exercising at other times of the day, a new study shows. A measurement of blood sugar called postprandial glycemia, which has been linked with heart disease risk, averaged 12 percent lower when study participants took a walk […]
High cholesterol sends many of our people to the doctor for medication. As they say, “Let thy food be thy medicine.” Here’s a list of 10 foods to help you lower your cholesterol naturally (you’ll be very happy about number 10!) 1. Oats Black people have lower total cholesterol levels, but have higher LDL levels (lower […]
(Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz) Oprah is a billionaire businesswoman, media mogul, my favorite auntie (in my mind) and so much more to so many others. So we’re not mad for Queen O to be “feeling her curves” a little bit nowadays. For years, the mogul has been candid about her struggle with her […]
Made a new year’s resolution to get it right, get it tight? Exhausting yourself in the gym and not getting the results you expected? Here’s how performing challenging (daily) workout regimens without appropriate rest and recovery are sabotaging your health goals. 1. You’re not pushing yourself. If you’re able to breeze through your workout with […]