Wondering how to wake up in a good mood. Have you ever noticed that what happens during the morning hours often sets the tone for the rest of the day? When things go smoothly, you tend to feel more relaxed and ready to face whatever the day may bring. However, when things get bumpy before […]
*”American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard is joining the cast of “The Biggest Loser,” this fall, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Studdard will become the first celebrity to compete on NBC’s weight-loss reality show. In 2008 Studdard was able to drop quite a few pounds after his marriage to Surata Zuri McCants. But after their divorce in 2012, he packed […]
Comedienne and actress Mo’Nique’s Oscar-winning performance in 2009’s “Precious” put her on the map in Hollywood, after she spent her career embracing her big girl status, often saying bigger is better. But when her health became a factor, Mo’Nique made the decision to lose the weight. Now, she’s using her star power to inspire […]
With one study ruling out lack of exercise as a leading cause of obesity among African-Americans, new research from Dartmouth’s Institute for Quantitative Biomedical Sciences (iQBS) and the Center for Genomic Medicine may off some clues as to why obesity rates in the black community continue to soar. According to a study of more […]
Dr. James Rosser, perhaps best known for his work with TV’s “Dr.Oz”, says 21 million Americans suffer from chronic heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but it doesn’t have to be that way. “They take medicines and they suffer side effects that they do not realize. The big down side is this causes esophageal […]
There is something extraordinarily powerful about hearing a child declare with complete conviction, “If God says, ‘Go,’ you do what Christ tells you to do and go!” At just nine years old, Kierra “Kiki” Sheard belted out these very words on her famous mother’s (Karen Clark Sheard) gospel song, “The Will of God,” and by […]
Many people wonder how to eat meatless, or at least how to eat less meat. Did you know that, ideally, three quarters of our plate should be filled with fruits and plants? But these days, vegetables take a backseat to meat. The average American eats almost 300 lbs of meat a year! When meat […]
It’s a new year, a time when folks make resolutions to do better, quit something or in the case of most Americans, lose weight. Many people will try Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig. A number will join a gym or a boot camp.Damian Stone, 39, is taking a more spiritual approach to getting healthy. […]
Kirk Franklin is a recording artist known for promoting Christ’s message with his popular blend of contemporary and urban hip-hop gospel music. However, Franklin belted out a different tune yesterday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 5700 N Kelley in Oklahoma. He made a presentation on behalf of the American Heart Association, touting the organization’s […]
New research suggests that several Americans are unaware that they have a drinking problem. The report, conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found over 38 million Americans engage in binge drinking on an average of four times a month. Study results found that 18 to 34 year-olds are most likely […]
The holidays are a wonderful time to enjoy delicious food and talk with family members. As you gather this holiday season, why not focus on your family’s health and collect a family health history? What is a family health history? Family health history is a written record of information about your family’s medical conditions, […]
According to the National Institutes of Health, most Americans add a pound over the holidays from the sheer amount of food and inactivity. For some, though, it can be as much as six pounds. Along with the benefit of avoiding the holiday weight-gain, sneaking in holiday exercise can help you manage blood sugar. The best […]
