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Hello Beautiful recently posted report about keeping your guard up in the fight to protect yourself against sexually transmitted diseases. STDs in America are on the rise in some demographics and still having a devastating impact in certain communities. What you probably didn’t know is that American doctors are reporting an increase in STDs within […]

We know it was the holiday weekend, and you were relaxing from the stressful work week, allowing yourself to indulge in the holiday foods. Now, you would like to get back into the routine of things. Just because 4th of July is complete doesn’t mean the beaches have shut down! Want to know what are […]

With The 4th of July right around the corner, everyone will definitely want some sweet cocktails while hanging out under the umbrella.  Here are some recipes that will surely give you that cocktail kick while remaining low-fat and un-regrettable. Recipes from VitalJuice: all about healthy ways to quench your thirst!

On June 27, many local health centers, churches and community organizations across the country held events for National HIV Testing Day. This important day was designated to make people more aware and to get tested to know their status. However, the mission continues each day to educate and make people awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. […]

I started my Yoga practice in 1996, at the time it was not as popular as it is now.  Prior to my Yoga certification, I worked for 15 years in the News and Entertainment business.  I got stressed out and discovered Yoga, also discovering Yoga at that time was my long time friend, Russell Simmons.  […]

Even relaxation can bring out the best in you — but make sure you do it properly. The Corpse Pose or Savasana may look like a simple relaxing pose that is done in between or after a Yoga pose (Asana), but this exercise requires a lot of concentration and will develop through continued practice.

SAN ANTONIO — It’s as easy as dropping an ice cube into a drink or just eating the ice cube itself. That’s how the ice cube diet works. Manufacturers say the ingredients in the frozen treats will help you lose weight. “You take one cube a day it tastes great, like a margarita, and it […]

I’ll be the first to admit that I drink way too much coffee (this means, according to the National Coffee Association that I’m one of the 56% of American adults who regularly drink coffee). I get a Grande White Chocolate Mocha from Starbucks every morning on the way to work and an iced coffee on […]

Meditation is a mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the conditioned, “thinking” mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. There are many different meditation methods.

I was just reading an article about how Vitamin D is really important for your general health, especially for African Americans, but most people are lacking it in some way. Sunlight is the best way to get Vitamin D, but with people spending less time outdoors than they have in the past, it’s not shocking […]

HOUSTON—There’s a growing debate about a new baby formula on the market that comes sweetened with chocolate or vanilla. Kendell Barbles, mom to 17-month-old twins Reece and Reed, knows all about the new formula made by Enfamil. Her twins were 6 weeks premature, and gaining weight has always been a concern. When Barbles she first […]

FROM GLAMOUR: With new research linking pressure at work to heart disease in women, it’s more important than ever to take some time to unwind. Turn off the BlackBerry, take a break from tweeting and try one of these simple stress-relievers from experts and women like you. 1. Listen to music. Studies show that listening […]