Being diagnosed with diabetes can be a tough pill to swallow. An important first step is understanding the difference between the two types of diabetes: type 1, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes; and type 2, which occurs when the body…
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Why women should do breast self-exams
Breast cancer self-examination (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com/ Red Confidential) Breast cancer is an illness commonly found in African American women and some men. According to the American Cancer Society, women can start getting mammograms at age 40. At 45, they should…
Read MoreKnow Your Girls Pushes Breast Cancer Awareness Among Black Women
Know Your Girls is an initiative created by Susan G. Komen and the Ad Council dedicated to empowering and informing Black women about breast cancer. It creates a more friendly way to address the high mortality rates and susceptibility of the…
Read MoreWhat’s the tea on hypnosis?
(Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Asier Romero) When you hear the word “hypnosis,” images of swinging clocks, moving spiral images or an old lady tapping on a teacup probably come to mind. These are the images that the entertainment world has…
Read MoreFighting Breast Cancer Through Living and Giving
“If it comes back a third time, I’m gonna live my life to the fullest and bless as many people as I can until the day He calls me home.” I’ve never had cancer, but from what I gather, it…
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