Celebrate Women’s Health Month This May by Prioritizing These Things
By integrating these practices into daily life, women can take charge of their health, reduce the risk of disease, and enhance their overall quality of life.
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African American Male Wellness Agency to Empower 1,000 Women at 2nd Annual UPLIFT HER Women’s Wellness Day
The African American Male Wellness Agency – Houston (AAMWA-Houston) is hosting its Second Annual UPLIFT HER Women’s Wellness Day, a free community health event.
Beauty, Purpose & Passion: Torsha Johnson Launches Shower Chique to Empower Women’s Beauty Routines
Being a wife, mother and first lady of Higher Dimension Church Houston are just a few things that Torsha Johnson is widely known for. For years, she has helped lead women of all ages as they grow in their relationship with God. This calling, which she has wholeheartedly embraced, is now being reflected in the beauty industry with the creation of the Shower Chique Shower Cap.
Beyond the Baby Blues: Confronting Pregnancy-Related Mental Health Challenges
Mental health conditions are among the most common complications of pregnancy and can present themselves in many ways. Here are a few tips to help combat maternal mental health challenges.
Beyond Skin Deep: Unveiling the Hidden Health Risks of Spider Veins in Women
Spider veins, those tiny yet visible veins that often appear on the legs, can be a source of embarrassment for many women.
What Does a Health and Fitness Coach Do? Is It the Career for You?
Health solutions and preventative wellness have never been more crucial. Today, six in 10 Americans live with at least one chronic disease, many of which can be prevented by eating well, being physically active, avoiding tobacco and alcohol, and getting regular health screenings. People are increasingly choosing to prioritize their well-being today to enjoy a…
Black Female Nonprofit Leaders Call on Biden to Achieve Health Equity
CEOs from four national healthcare organizations today called on the Biden administration to remedy the health inequities Black Americans experience throughout their lives. The letter comes on the heels of a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report showing Black males lost three years of life expectancy due to COVID-19 in six months,…
The Mecca of Women’s Transformation: How RC Fitness’ All Female Facility is Redefining Gym Community
RC Fitness & Signature Physiques Studio. From its humble beginnings of free boot camps in the park, with hardly any clientele, RC Fitness has transformed into “the Mecca of women’s transformations,” boasting hundreds of triple digit weight loss stories as well as complete medical transformations with diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes being…
The Different Types of Uterine Fibroids & Their Side Effects
If you’re interested in learning more about uterine fibroids or suspect you might have some type, this article will come in handy.
What Is Your Period Telling You? Key Facts for Fibroid Awareness
Menstruation (your period) is a normal and necessary process for the human body – yet the stigma around menstruation remains common. While it’s a completely natural and well-known process, menstruators often feel embarrassed or uncomfortable openly discussing their period and its symptoms or purchasing menstrual products.[1] A nationwide survey of over 13,000 Americans between the…
TWENTY PEARLS Documentary Film about First Black-Greek Letter Organization Now Available Nationwide
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® announces the North American release of TWENTY PEARLS, the official documentary film which chronicles the organization’s history. Narrated by Phylicia Rashād, TWENTY PEARLS journeys through 113 provocative years. Only 40 years past the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, nine Black college women enrolled at Howard University where they organized and…
AfroTech 2024 Conference Coming to Houston this Fall
AfroTech, one of the largest gatherings of Black tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives, returns in 2024 to the Bayou City.
Join the ‘Five for Five’ Campaign this Gynecologic Awareness Month
This Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we are encouraging you to spend five minutes to learn more about the risks, symptoms and importance of spreading awareness of gynecologic cancers.
Honoring the Role and Impact of Men
Understanding and appreciating the multifaceted roles men play is vital in fostering a better world.
WNBA Champion Candace Parker Announces Retirement
Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker has announced her retirement from professional basketball after 16 seasons. Parker is the first player in WNBA history to win a championship with three different teams.
Houston Roundtable Talks Urgent Call to Action Against Gun Violence
Houston Ethnic Media recently hosted a diverse panel of Houston community leaders, activists, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, educators, and students to confront the escalating crisis of gun violence. Here are some key take-aways from each panelist participant. Acting against the current gun violence crisis requires a collective effort and commitment from individuals, communities, and…
Texas Black Expo Hosts Summer Celebration Tradeshow & Festival, Featuring Shannon Sharpe
The Texas Black Expo is hosting a Summer Celebration Tradeshow & Festival from May 17-18. The weekend celebration will include live entertainment, free health screenings, a women’s forum, a kids zone, and more. While admission into the expo is free, VIP packages are available. Click here for more information. In addition, join the Texas Black…
Disparities in CPR Use and Treatment for Opioid Misuse in Communities of Color
During May, Women’s History Month, the American Heart Association, the leading global voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, will convene a nationwide panel of leaders and activists to discuss health-related issues that adversely impact women in communities of color. In collaboration with the Association’s Go Red for Women® movement, EmPOWERED to…
5 reasons ADHD goes unrecognized in girls
By d-mars.com News Provider Difficulties with sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior are some of the initial signs or symptoms of ADHD in children. These signs are often stereotyped as typical of behavior of young boys. It’s reported that boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed than girls.1 Between not being…