Patti LaBelle’s New Attitude About Diabetes
Written by BlackDoctor.org When award-winning singer Patti LaBelle learned she had diabetes after passing out onstage 15 years ago, the legendary singer said she thought…
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Black May Not Crack, but We’re Aging Faster Inside
Written by Lottie L. Joiner African-American women are 7.5 years biologically “older” than white women because of extreme #stress, health experts say. You’ve probably heard…
Surviving The Great Holiday Depression
Written by Nathan Feiles, LCSW As we well know, while the holidays can be a source of joy for many people, the holidays are also…
Lessons From A Poised Beauty Queen
On September 17, 1983, Vanessa Williams became the first Black woman to win the title of Miss America. African Americans across the country and…
Iman at 60: “Wellness Has Nothing To Do With Age”
Written by Katy Young, The article initially appeared on The Telegraph Beauty and wellness “are not about age.” Particularly so when you look as…
Silent Killer: What Black Women Must Know About Ovarian Cancer
Written by Britney Gatson, This article initially appeared on BlackDoctor’s.org Although African American women have lower incidence rates for ovarian cancer, they have worse…
The Health Benefits of Laughter
Why this small biz guru is big on second-act entrepreneurship Written by Madeline Vann, MPH Medically reviewed by Christine Wilmsen Craig, MD Laughter is…
The Business of Being Faith
Songstress Faith Evans celebrates 20 years as a solo artist with a mission to own her career and life as never before. This is…
Flirt!
Written by Liv Wright A friend sent me a Facebook post that was headlined, How to Stay Young & Hot Forever: Advice from a…
The Restorative Powers of a Good Bath
Written by Robin Caldwell Finding rest, bliss, and healing in a bathtub is as old as ancient Africa Dr. Carol, mother and muse of…