At some point in your fitness journey, you may have heard about the importance of eating foods that are “low on the glycemic index,” but
[jwplatform sIkCydkS] Dr. David Satcher reveals why Black men must focus on health and shares tips on the importance of sexual responsibility.
Time and time again I’m asked by family, friends, clients, and people in general, “What should I eat if I want to lose weight and get
During my time as a personal trainer, I often gave my clients full body strength training routines. I believe in doing sets without rest and compound
2014 has come to a close, and the new year, as always, has ushered in thoughts of the changes we can make in our personal and
The holiday season can be a fun and exciting time of the year with festivities and great food. For many people, however, the holiday season
As I approach another birthday, I am reminded that it gets harder to maintain body weight and size as we age. The same diet plan
As 2014 draws to a close, many of us have already started to consider what old stuff (perhaps clothes and shoes or maybe even bad
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4 in 5 Black women are overweight or obese. One of the biggest excuses Black women make
As we celebrate World AIDS Day Dec. 1, I have lived with HIV for 31 years and AIDS for 22 years. The longer I live
(Photo credit: Tito G Photography) The world consists of two types of energy: positive and negative. As human beings, our bodies absorb positive energy from
As a triathlete and former personal trainer, I am frequently asked if I lift weights. Despite my muscular and toned physique, I don’t adhere to
A 22-year-old contracted HIV after getting a manicure. According to the Daily Mail, the women tested positive for HIV and had no idea of how
After weighing close to 200 pounds while pregnant with twins, I had a lot of work to do to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Soon
Jessica Hunter, 21, wanted to experience something new while at the Austin City Limits music festival in October. The college student at Texas State decided
Marysue Grivna was considered a perfectly healthy 10-year-old girl. However, things changed after she received her annual flu shot in 2013. According to reports by
Black women are putting their health at risk as obesity rates continue to climb within this population. Here are some of the myths that exist
Multiple sex partners could be a good thing for men. According to a study conducted by scientists at the University of Montreal, men who had
(Photo credit: Tito G Photography) Being diagnosed with Breast Cancer or any Cancer makes a person come to terms with a lot of things in life. I know it definitely made me look at things in my life with a much more critical eye. One thing that I asked myself is “Why
Is that your chick?! Rapper Missy Elliott looked slimmer than ever, while performing at the Alexander Wang x H&M Collection Launch in New York City
