Certain weather conditions, from extreme heat to extreme cold, from rain to thunderstorms, can prompt an asthma attack. But there are ways to manage a weather-related asthma trigger so your asthma symptoms don’t kick in. For some people with asthma, a change in weather conditions can be trigger symptoms. While environmental allergens and pollutants […]
There are dozens of fitness magazines on the market and if you read any of them you no doubt have seen Obi Obadike on the cover. After recurring hamstring injuries during his stellar collegiate track career at Cal State Fullerton, where he held the school record in the 100 and 200 meters, the 4×100 meter relay, […]
JETMag teamed up with celebrity trainer Scott Parker to help our JET setters get in shape. This week they deliver with the first video in their “In Shape With Scott Parker” series. Here he shares some tips, tricks and workouts that helped the ladies of Mary Mary get in shape. 1. Weight has been an […]
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 […]
A little weight training may go a long way toward helping improve the heart health of black men, new research suggests. Just six weeks of resistance exercise appears to have a positive impact on the blood levels of key indicators for inflammation, immune response and/or artery shape among black men. Such indicators, or “markers,” […]
Experts recommend eating fish for cardiovascular health, but if your only experience with fish so far has been fish sticks or fried fish, you might be wondering how and why to include fish in your strategy for eating well. n order to lower your cholesterol, aim to eat fish and seafood three to four times […]
You’re committed to trying to be good for the holidays. Well, at least relatively good. But unfortunately, the best and healthiest of intentions can be derailed by the people who love you the most. What are some ways to diplomatically avoid being pressured into eating way more than you know you should? Ask for help. Before […]
Compared to the general population, African Americans are disproportionately affected by diabetes: • 4.9 million (an increase from 3.7 million in 2007), or 18.7% of all African Americans, aged 20 years or older, also have diabetes. • African Americans are 1.8 times more likely to have diabetes as non Hispanic whites. • 25 percent of […]
Turkey Sandwich Turkey is a good, lean protein, essential to solid nutrition. And although you may not feel like it, eating can help give your body energy to fight illness. Try adding cranberry sauce for a spike of flavor and comfort-food taste. Popsicles An icy popsicle can soothe a sore, prickly, swollen, or dry throat. […]
When you hear the words “forensic psychiatry,” you most likely think of shows like “CSI” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” or those FBI profilers who come on news programs to discuss the psychology of a serial killer. It looks pretty sexy on a crime solving series, but forensic psychiatry is much more basic in […]
