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What Do You Know About Fibroids?

Apr 11, 2017 03:50AM

Black Women Affected MoreFibroids are the most frequently seen “tumors” of the female reproductive system, according to UCLA Health. Though ...

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Straddling Two Worlds In Search Of Who Am I?

Mar 10, 2016 04:36PM ● By Cheri Avery Black

Among our most important beliefs are those we hold about who we are, our values and what we can achieve. This is usually a challenging lifetime journey to find clarity of Self and then to follow through with continuity in our actions. The cultures or "roadmaps" in which we are raised and the cultures we find ourselves living in as children and adults have tremendous influences on our identity, often unconsciously.

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Redefining the Profile of a Healthy Father

Mar 10, 2016 03:50PM

June ushers in one of my favorite holidays. Not only is June 21st Father's Day this year, it is also the first day of summer. Father's Day honors the important men in our lives. During my career as a medical doctor and personal trainer, and in life itself, I have found that where there is a healthy father there is a healthy family. The father is at the helm and in his absence the family operates at less than full strength. Many men recognize this and are taking better care of themselves so they will be around to take care of their families.

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Live-It Up: Expressing Our Values Through Food Choices

Mar 10, 2016 03:42PM

Where does our food come from? Who (or what) grows it? What additives and processes are used, i.e. GMOs, hormones, preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics? What is life like for the growers and gatherers and processors of our food? How far does the food travel to get to our plate? Is what we eat really food? How much of our food is fresh and locally grown vs. processed, canned and shipped 1200 miles?

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Diabetes Is Not Something to Ignore

Mar 10, 2016 03:38PM

A certified diabetes educator like Michelle Brown can help people better manage their diabetes through education, including how to eat a balanced diet.

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Live It Up! Happiness = Healthy Longevity

Mar 10, 2016 03:32PM ● By Chia Cheri

Happy people live longer-by at least 35 percent, according to one study. Other studies show optimists live longer than pessimists. Positive thoughts and attitudes do things in your body that strengthen your immune system, boost positive emotions, decrease pain, and provide stress relief.

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Diary of a Woman Like You

Mar 10, 2016 08:00AM ● By Siatta Scott-Johnson

This one may start off like it's just for the ladies but fellas I think you can find a seat in this car as well. Let's go! Ladies have you ever been sitting with your guy all lovey-dovey, and beaming like that sexy girl who found a new boy type of romance?

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