Health and wellness have been growing concerns for Americans in recent years. Fad diets, miracle cures and innovative workouts have trended just as much as any other piece of pop culture. Now, with the world...
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade have become the measurement of success for young black creatives and athletes everywhere. Union, an actress and author, and Wade, three-time NBA champion have made recent...
Our 20s is a time filled with potential. Dream jobs and the promise of independence and adventure seem just over the horizon. For Alyshia Merchant, that horizon felt as if it was pushed out of sight. In 2012,...
I am a little stressed trying to see if everything will work out in my life. I talked to a friend and she suggested meditating. This sparked an idea for this column, tips for mindfulness and meditation. I...
Of the many mythical creatures of old well suited to explain the meaning of New Years, it is the magical pedigree of the Phoenix that does it best. In Greek mythology, this legendary bird in association...
November is National Family Caregiver Awareness Month In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the first Family Caregiver Awareness Proclamation. Every president since that time has followed his lead, by issuing...
Need to help others, especially the poor, heartbeat of pediatrician’s practice Silvia N. Jaimes Ocazionez, M.D., known simply as Dr. Natalia Jaimes (HAI-mez), is youthful, petite and chocolate-eyed,...
Do you practice daily selfcare? I know what you might be thinking. You can’t afford some relaxing vacation to a hot spring. You don’t even have time to take a bubble bath at home. Thankfully, that...
During the summer months, many parents search online for tips to prevent drowning in backyard pools. But lakes, rivers and open water present additional risks that pools don’t. Here are some tips for families...
Since exercising is mainly a physical endeavor, most people associate its health benefits with physical benefits. These may include losing weight, strengthening your heart or improving endurance. However,...
