The ICU Staff Called Me ‘Miracle Man:’ Ted’s Story
I became committed to staying healthy in my late 40s. At 55, I was in the best shape of my…
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5 Years Later: How the Pandemic Changed Us
March marks five years since the world shut down and announced a global pandemic. Does it feel like it’s been…
Best & WORST Exercises For People With Asthma
Exercise is something that is needed by everyone. Whether you’re trying to lose, gain or maintain your weight, exercise is…
3 Signs Shortness Of Breath Signal A Potential Heart Problem
If it appears abruptly, don't dismiss it. Chest discomfort is a common indicator of heart disease, but it's not the…
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5 Ways To Speed Up Your Metabolism to Burn Fat While You Sleep!
The human body is funny…one minute, you’re eating cookies all the time and thinking it’s great if you actually managed…
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Overcoming Tuskegee: How to Improve Black Trust in Clinical Trials
The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment has left a painful legacy of medical mistrust in the Black American community. In the 1932-1972…
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Text Neck: Do You Have It?
We use them all the time. Some of us can't leave home without it. And more than likely you are…
Rapper Juvenile: 50 Years Wiser, Healthier, and Better Than Ever
"Cash Money Records taking over for the 9-9 into 2000" In 1999, New Orleans rapper Terius “Juvenile” Gray released the…
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5 Hand Exercises to Strengthen Your Grip
We all know how important it is to have a strong grip – whether you’re gripping a tennis racket, shaking…
I’m A Three-Time Pulmonary Embolism Survivor: Mallory’s Story
I am a three-time pulmonary embolism survivor! My first PE was in 2003 after childbirth complications (including a collapsed lung), which caused…
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Cyber Bullying: 10 Ways To Protect Your Child
As a new parent in Chicago, the joy of witnessing my little girl's milestones is unparalleled. Like many, my instinct…
Want Black Kids to Take Their Asthma Meds? Pay Them, Study Shows
Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children, with symptoms usually developing before age 5. The condition highly impacts…
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Steve Harvey: “Cussing Keeps You Young!”
We all know at least one. That one older person who curses like a sailor and doesn't care who hears…
Trump Administration Lifts Ban on Segregated Facilities for Federal Contractors, Sparking Criticism
In a recent move, the Trump administration has removed a federal rule that explicitly barred government contractors from maintaining segregated…
Bishop T.D. Jakes Reveals What Really Happened During His ‘Medical Emergency’
Followers of Megachurch pastor and entreprenuer Bishop T.D. Jakes are finding out what really led the pastor to have an…
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Nearly 35% of People with Kidney Failure are Black – Why?
You read that right. Kidney failure, known in medical circles as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), casts a heavy shadow over…
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