George Floyd’s death was a wake-up call for me and others. This was a wake-up call because the people (the police), who are here to protect the citizens are doing the harm…
In the U.S. alone, 28.1 million people are living with diabetes, and an added 7.2 million are living with undiagnosed diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, the American Diabetes Association reports that 84 million American adults have prediabetes, but nearly 90 percent of them don’t even know it. …
Getting proper nutrition can be challenging for everyone, but especially as we age for a variety of reasons, including changing tastes, physical or dental conditions, and lack of access to healthy foods. “It’s critical that people of all ages get proper nutrition, but especially seniors, and particularly now with the spread of COVID-19 in…
For more than 130 years, the YMCA of Greater Houston has served communities large and small, working tirelessly in order to provide for more people each day, and responding to the needs of the community that need it most. While the doors to locations may have been closed due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater…
School closures have forced families nationwide to readjust to the current reality. However, a sense of structure is important for children’s developmental growth. To create a routine for your kids that sticks, consider the following tips: Just because there is no formal school day doesn’t mean kids should sleep in or stay up late…
By Shelondra Peavy As it relates to the health care of any person who is closest to your heart, you’d naturally want the best possible treatment for them. Whether your loved one needs temporary restorative care or perpetual in-home care, you expect experienced, professional caretakers to uphold the certain standard which you already have etched…
Do you have a favorite pair of jeans sitting in your closet with the hopes that one day they will fit again? You’re not alone! American women want to lose an average of 16.8 pounds to fit into their favorite pair of jeans and nearly 39 percent say they like to keep jeans in…
A recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that U.S. employment is projected to grow by 8.4 million jobs from 2018 to 2028. At the same time, employers are battling an ultra-competitive job market, in which candidates are being wooed by increased pay and enhanced medical benefits. Today’s smartest employers are…
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…
By Barrington M. Salmon, (USC Annenberg Health Journalism Fellow), Contributing Writer, NNPA When Detrice Belt walks around what’s left of her neighborhood and community, she is saddened because of the destruction of the place she calls home. She is deeply frustrated by the struggle she and the remaining residents at Barry Farm have been wrapped…
If you find it challenging to understand the convoluted and sometimes conflicting information regarding your healthcare, you’re not alone. Because the U.S. healthcare system is so complex, sometimes it can be a struggle for patients and even doctors to have clear, transparent information about the costs of medications and how they are covered by insurance….
When looking ahead to the rest of the year, so many get excited about the latest trends, gadgets or gizmos getting the most attention as they look for what they might be interested in for themselves or their family. The world of health and fitness is an area that is always evolving to the point…
When you’re living with type 2 diabetes, there is a lot to think about when it comes to your health. Most people know that eating healthy, staying physically active, and following a prescribed treatment plan are important to successfully manage the disease. What many people may not know is that it’s also important to understand…
By Charlotte Jackson Now that we have entered into 2019, there are an abundance of opportunities awaiting each of us. We have the opportunity to continue our education, to develop new relationships, to start a new stream of income and so many other possibilities for our lives. For as long as I can remember, I…
By Rhonda Dallas October has been set aside nationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We see the Pink colors in the mall, within organizations and even on The National Foot Ball Field. As a Certified Life Coach and Certified Nutritional Counselor, this month means so much more than just awareness. We’re rolling up our sleeves…
By Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent During the contentious 2016 presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, voter turnout still proved to be at an all-time low among students who attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). In a report released by Tufts University, 2016 voter turnout plummeted by more than 10 points…
Everyone has had that moment when fun in the sun turns into a struggle to stay cool. And when that happens, all you want to do is get out of the heat as fast as possible. Sometimes, however, that is easier said than done, and if you’ve ever found yourself in extreme heat for a…
Gladys House is a woman on a mission. Her business is floor covering, her mission is equity in contracting on the local, state and federal level. She started Carpet Depot Affordable Carpets, LLC with the expectation that she could be a success in her industry. 18 years later, after she decided to leave the construction…
Media Advisory WHAT: Spring Commencement exercises WHEN: Saturday, May 12, 2018 – 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. WHEN: H&PE Arena – Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne St. WHO: President Austin A. Lane, candidates for graduation Keynote Speaker: Roland S. Martin, managing editor, TV One HOUSTON (May 10, 2018) – Texas Southern University (TSU)…
By: Reggie C. Fitness After years of being a physical trainer to women who dedicate themselves to being everyone else’s hero and have to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders daily, I have learned that stress and anxiety are real factors in most of their lives. I meet so many women who…