Start by lying on your back, knees bent with feet on the floor. Ensure shoulders are firmly on the floor, then gently roll both bent knees to the side Hold for 5 seconds, then return to starting point ...

Ricki Fairley, co-founder of TOUCH and a survivor of stage 3A triple-negative breast cancer survivor. While Breast Cancer Awareness is top of mind for most during the month of October, another ...

Embarking on a weight loss journey is a deeply personal and transformative experience. The Struggle and Initial Efforts For Dr. Zipporah Abla, the journey began with a weight of around 200 lbs.

It’s long been clear that Black Americans have experienced high rates of coronavirus infection, hospitalization and death throughout the pandemic. But those factors are now leading experts to sound ...

Lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the United States disproportionately affecting Black Americans, who are less likely to be diagnosed early, less likely to receive ...

High Blood Pressure Definition Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood ...

According to recent statistics, it can take as long as a decade for women to be diagnosed with endometriosis. For Black Americans, the wait can be even longer. One of the best ways to ensure that your ...

Years ago, 500 Black-owned hospitals existed in the United States. At the time, Detroit held the most Black-run healthcare systems, having a total of 18 set-up shops. However, historical institutions ...

(COURTESY OF AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS) Although more than 80 percent of maternal deaths are preventable, women of color have the highest rates of pregnancy-related death, according to a ...

Vitamin D is called the "sunshine vitamin" because our bodies produce it when exposed to sunlight. It is hard to get as much as we need from food, so most people will need supplements. The Institute ...

Prevention of Breast Eczema While you may not be able to prevent breast eczema entirely, you can reduce your risk of flare-ups by avoiding known triggers and practicing good skin care. It's essential ...

This discussion cut past polished résumés and dove straight into the power, pain, and purpose behind Black women’s leadership ...