Diet and exercise are key to promoting healthy living—especially if you are one of the many African Americans who are afflicted with sickle cell disease (SCD). Sickle cell disease is a group of red blood cell disorders which affect hemoglobin,…
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Depression in Men: 5 Proven Ways to Feel Better Every Day
September 30, 2020 by Jasmine Browley Depression is a common and serious medical condition that affects how people feel and act. The illness can lead to emotional as well as physical problems and can cause issues in all aspects of…
Read MoreWatch Out For Your Asthma Triggers!
Watch Out For Your Asthma Triggers! If you are a person who has asthma, attacks can seem to come out of nowhere. One minute you’re feeling fine, the next you’re wheezing and gasping for breath. If you look closely, however,…
Read More[GET LIFE] The Ultimate Winter Workout Guide
Baby, it’s cold outside. And, I don’t mean the kind of cold that means it’s time to snuggle up by a fire with a hot chocolate and a good book. I mean, the kind of cold that could keep you…
Read More[GET LIFE] 4 Tips for Successful Fitness Resolutions
The New Year’s resolution is an important tradition for me – mainly because it almost always involves something fitness related. With a new year always comes the reality that you’re getting older. And, with that, oftentimes comes the reality that…
Read MoreWhat’s a Good Workout Routine?
When people create training plans for weight loss, it’s always the same thing – some curls here, some squats here, and 12 hours of cardio a week. It’s a standard mistake that I see people make, and it’s a recipe…
Read MoreYoga and Black Men: Why Brothers Should Make the Stretch
A few days ago I walked into the barbershop looking forward to getting a haircut from my barber, Charles. In barbershop tradition, we laughed and interrupted each other as we discussed random topics like sports and television (including my hometown…
Read More[GET LIFE] 4 Tips for Fighting Fitness Burnout
It happens to the best of us – before we know it, we’re tired. We’re burned out. We don’t wanna go to the gym anymore, don’t wanna go to the classes, the sessions, the … whatever. It’s overwhelming, frustrating, time-…
Read MoreFit Friday: 3 Simple Keys to Better Fitness
On Thursday, I wrote about the importance of mentally preparing for better health. Without a solid mental foundation, it’s nearly impossible to stick to a better lifestyle for the long-term. This week, I’d like to offer you three simple keys…
Read MoreYour Exclusive Beginner’s Guidelines to Meal Prep
Meal planning seems like something for superorganized adults who have nearly perfect lives. Who else has the time and discipline to meal prep for the week on Sunday? But regular meal preparation is for everybody–or at least it can be….
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