Women’s Health

Women's Health

New research shows that small everyday habits make a big difference in your ability to cultivate  a healthier body and mind. Here are some of the little things that healthy women do every single day… They drink green tea. People who drink 4 or more cups of green tea a day are 44% less likely to […]

Women's Health

What’s not to love about First Lady Michelle Obama? She’s a well-educated professional, she’s a devoted mother, she’s the greatest supporter and defender of her husband, President Barack Obama, and she strives every day to be healthy and happy woman. What are some of the top everyday things she does to help maintain a healthy […]

Women's Health

Michelle Williams once had difficulty just getting out of bed. “I’ve dealt with depression,” says the 32-year-old singer and actress, who shot to fame as a member of the group Destiny’s Child. Williams also said that in the past few months, she has emerged from years of suffering, crediting exercise, therapy and positive thinking to […]

Women's Health

Nicole Ari Parker was motivated by frustration. For Star Jones, it was a matter of life or death. Toni Carey wanted a fresh start after a bad breakup. All three have launched individual campaigns that reflect an emerging priority for African-American women: finding creative ways to combat the obesity epidemic that threatens their longevity. African-American […]

Women's Health

Just had a baby? Feeling sad or depressed? Don’t worry…you are not alone. One in 8 women is affected by postpartum depression (PPD) within the first months after childbirth. Why is it so important for every black mother to know the signs?  Because depression is still a taboo topic in our community, and knowing the signs […]

Women's Health

Oprah’s recent breast cancer scare serves as a reminder that women need to be vigilant in being screened for breast cancer. READ: Oprah’s Breast Cancer Scare Breast-cancer screening saves lives even though it also picks up cases in some women that would never have caused them a problem, according to a review published in The […]

Women's Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says black women are 40 percent more likely to die of breast cancer than white women are. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American women, but the CDC’s Ileana Arias says black women have “unacceptably high” death rates. She says they have the “highest death […]

Women's Health

New research shows that small everyday habits make a big difference in your ability to cultivate  a healthier body and mind. Here are some of the little things that healthy women do every single day… They drink green tea. People who drink 4 or more cups of green tea a day are 44% less likely to […]

Women's Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. We have made a lot […]

Women's Health

Denise Roberts was about to turn 35 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but she’d known she was sick for longer than that. “I had insurance. I was educated. My husband is a doctor, and it took me almost three years before I could talk my doctor into getting me a mammogram because of […]

Women's Health

There is plenty for Robin Roberts, 51, to be thankful about as she announced that her blood counts are great. In a message posted on ABC blog, the Good Morning America anchor expressed her gratitude for all the support she has been receiving while giving update on her improving health. Her message on the blog read: Today is […]

Women's Health

Actress Lark Voorhies, who became a child star as the fashion-loving Lisa Turtle in the TV series “Saved By the Bell,” has been diagnosed as having bipolar disorder, according to People magazine. Doctors first noticed something was wrong when she began alternating between moments of pure joy and constant chatter to times of prolonged silence, […]