Family Health
I know that many of you heard that Michael Clarke Duncan, probably best known for his role as John Coffe, in “The Green Mile,” suffered a heart attack in his home last week. If you did hear than you know that his girlfriend, Omarosa was credited with saving his life by administering CPR until the […]
Hey Parents and Guardians! Free summer meals are available for youths ages 1-18 through June 4-August 12, 2012! No registration is required to eat; just show up at a site near you! The Summer Food Program provides nutritious free meals to children 18 and younger in lower-income areas during summer when school is not in […]
via: heartandsoul.com A wise man once said: It is not that you are what you eat; you are what you don’t poop out. A little crude, but true. Step away from the laxatives. Heart & Soul contributor Jocelyn Gordon’s video, Digestive Health: Hooping for Pooping, shows how a targeted and fun hula-hoop “flow,” or workout, […]
Source blackvoices.com This is somthing new! African Americans living longer, while some whites die earlier * More poisonings stem partly from prescription drug overdoses * Blacks seeing improvements in heart disease, HIV/AIDS By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK, June 5 (Reuters Health) – Whites in the United States have typically lived longer on average than blacks, […]
The week began with honoring mom and all that she does for her children. The week continues with the National Diabetes Education Program continuing to…
How To Save A Marriage In One Year. Step #1: For the first three months, it is self evaluation time. Are you a part of the problem? Many of you will not be able to answer this question truthfully so let me help you out a bit. If you can be a better spouse and you […]
via: cnn.com The early childhood years are crucial for learning and development. That should involve a great deal of outdoor physical activity and playtime, but that’s not always the case. Nearly half of 3 to 5 year olds are not taken outdoors by a parent or caregiver every day, according to research presented in the […]
It’s hard to teach our kids that we mean business when we say no to their requests. I am finding it increasingly difficult to teach her that when I tell her no, that no actually means no. I find myself saying it over and over again until she finally understands. For example, right before bed […]
Everyone has to eat. But you don’t have to eat unhealthy foods. The average person eats way too much sugar and way too many processed foods, and for African-Americans in particular, these habits can be deadly. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/life_style/food_life_style/38105
One of the hardest part of addressing the HIV/AIDS issue is having the conversation about getting tested, knowing one’s status and practicing safer sex – especially when the people involved have pledged themselves to a monogamous relationship. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/moving_america_news/38027
America’s obesity epidemic is proving to be as stubborn as those maddening love handles, and shows no hint of reversing course. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/life_style/fitness_life_style/36311