What you can do while waiting to get the COVID vaccine

COVID-19 hit Black and Brown communities hard, yet so many people of color are not jumping first in line to be vaccinated. The new administration‘s goal is to create an effective COVID-19 vaccination plan and administer 100 million shots in

How to overcome feeling SAD

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but during this time of year, many suffer from anxiety, depression and seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD. Speaking to rolling out, licensed pharmacist Corine Ferebee explained the effects of SAD and how to

Black health matters: Addressing disparities

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and just last week Ananda Lewis shocked us all with her diagnosis. Secondly, her decision for not getting mammograms is one that she regrets; however, her reasoning resonates with many women. Did you know

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5 tips for eating healthier during the holidays

Shirley Caesar’s “U Name It” challenge launched a social media buzz that promoted eating whatever you want during the holidays: greens, beans, potatoes, lambs, chicken and turkey. Truthfully, many of us look forward to the holidays because it is a

Hot girl summer without the burn

Ladies, just say no to the burn. During these hot summer months, it is very easy for yeast to grow. We all love to wear those cute outfits that may be a little tighter to show off that hot summer

Manage stress now and live a stress-less life

Living My Best Life by Lil Duval became a cultural anthem. Many felt empowered with the idea of not allowing people to “stress them out unnecessarily.” However, if stress can be avoided or managed, this is our primary goal for living

3 winning numbers for better health

To live a healthy life, you have to play the numbers game. With early detection and by knowing three numbers related to your blood pressure, cholesterol and Hemoglobin A1C can prevent heart disease, stroke, heart attack and diabetes. It is