Women’s Health

Women's Health

Oprah Winfrey. The award-winning media mogul, actress, philanthropist and cultural icon inspires so many people every day. Perhaps because we see so much of ourselves in what she represents: a very real person trying her hardest every day to live well – while challenging others to do the same. And she’s been inspiring so many […]

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UP TO ONE-QUARTER OF PRETERM BIRTHS MIGHT BE PREVENTED IF WOMEN PAID ATTENTION TO THREE RISK FACTORS THAT ARE UNDER THEIR CONTROL, NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS. Those factors include spacing pregnancies well, beginning at a healthy weight and gaining the recommended amount during the pregnancy, the researchers found. “These are all risk factors for a really […]

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getty images Actress Tika Sumpter delivers some choice advice for managing pregnancy on your terms. In case you missed it, the star of Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and Have Nots” dropped a bomb on fans late last month, when she revealed that she and her boyfriend (who will not be named) of two years are […]

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Your hair is one of the first things others notice about you. When you have a good hair day, all is right in the world! But, when you have a ‘bad’ hair day, possibly caused by hair loss, it’s a different story. If you suffer from hair loss, there are natural remedies that may help you […]

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GETTY IMAGES: Maintaining moisture seems to be an issue for Naturals everywhere. Adding grey hair to the mix creates a whole  new level in the natural hair hydration/moisture matrix. To get a better understanding of what Naturals with grey hair have to go through let’s go over a little hair science. Our hair consist of three layers: […]

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Menopause is bound to happen. The question is when? Women feel the onset of menopause around the ages of 40 to 58 (the average age being 51) according to the North American Menopause Society. However, recent studies have illustrated some key lifestyle choices that could lead to an earlier onset of menopause. This early onset […]

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  In a culture where being “thick” is often praised amongst men and women, it is easy to understand why the curvy and voluptuous frame of the Black woman is often loved, adored, and considered the normal (“norm”) body type within the African American culture. Yes, studies show having a bigger booty and thighs can be […]

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  Black women continue to sprinkle their melanin magic throughout the medical field despite all odds. And one award-winning documentarian is eager to shed light on these successes. Black Women in Medicine highlights the inspiring stories of women who broke the glass ceilings in their profession while overcoming various obstacles – including racism, sexism and […]

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getty images: Miss Cleo, iconic face and voice of the Psychic Readers Network in the ’90s, has died at the age of 53, reports confirm. A representative of the television psychic, born Youree Harris, told Fox411 that Harris died following a “valiant battle with cancer in Palm Beach, Florida, surrounded by family and close friends.” […]

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Actress and gospel singer Tamela Mann has been having a great time lately. With an award-winning song in 2013, “Take Me To The King” off an award-winning album, tours and a successful family reality show, her star continues to rise. But it wasn’t always like that. When asked what some of the hurdles were to […]

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Cramps got you down? Try one (or all) of these natural home remedies, sure to calm those painful monthly cramps . 1. Exercise While this might sound a little crazy – as you lie curled up on the sofa in a Snuggie, tub of Breyers rocky road ice cream in hand – taking a brisk […]

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Before 2014, many haven’t heard of the name of Tasha Cobbs outside of her hometown, but it all changed with one song. Cobbs released an EP late in 2014 and it reached No. 1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart. The singles“Break Every Chain” and “For Your Glory” also reached No. 1 on the Hot […]