Health & Fitness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is officially requiring makers of popular anti-anxiety brands to label the medications as possibly being extremely addictive. Benzodiazepines, or “benzos,” are a class of highly addictive psychoactive drugs, and include well-known ones like Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Librium, and Valium. Many of these drugs are …

Many of us have been following the rules by staying at home and keeping our distance from others, while others having been going against the grain. As we had into week two of social distancing, the NYC Department of Health wants to share safe sex tips while social distancing yourself …

The second case of coronavirus has struck USA. The current outbreak of coronavirus in China has made its way to the States, according to CNBC. On Friday, U.S. health officials diagnosed a woman with having the infection, who returned from Wuhan to Chicago. There are currently 68 cases being monitored …

It’s no secret that little to no exercise combined with processed foods high in fat and sugar are detrimental to your health. Aside from resulting in obesity, heart issues, and diabetes, a poor diet is a major contributor to many types of cancers.  Over the years, we’ve seen an increase …

-blogged by @worldwidekeege   With the new year here, everyone has resolutions about not just losing weight but eating healthier. Here are some ways you can change dishes in your normal diet to make them better for you.   1. Adding Onions to a dish always adds flavor. Instead of …

blogged by @baetoven_ There’s no fool proof way to avoid domestic violence, but there are ways to identify potentially dangerous behavior. Here are a few ways your boyfriend may be likely to commit domestic abuse. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ He’s extremely jealous ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Jealously can be cute in moderation, but if your partner …

Let’s face it, eating healthy can be expensive and time consuming. It’s definitely easier and faster to pick up a $1 cheeseburger from McDonalds over purchasing an entire meal from Whole Foods. Because of this, the cost of being healthy can sometimes make it difficult stay on track when you’re …

            So you go on a date with an attractive male or female. You guys have great conversation and end up going on more dates. At this point, you’ve learned a lot about this individual that really intrigues you and you are ready to seriously …

For years mental illness has been a serious, yet taboo, issue in the black community. While many families avoid conversations about mental illness, it is a common issue in many households that often gets swept under the rug, forcing us and others to just shrug it off as a “white …

Blogged by: @RaquelHarrisTV   A cup of joe may be the way to go after a new study shows coffee may lower risks of early death.   Just two to four cups a day is all you need to lower the possibility of an early death especially among middle-age drinkers. …

According to a study published in The European Heart Journal on Monday, individuals who are overweight but fit still are at risk of coronary heart disease. “Our findings suggest that if a patient is overweight or obese, all efforts should be made to help them get back to a healthy …

Khloe Kardashian knows that her milkshake brings all the boys to the yard and now she’s sharing some tips on how you can maintain a “happy vagina.” Warning: Your OBGYN won’t agree with half of them.   1. Get Regular Vajacials (Vagina Facials) – A Vajacial does for the vagina …

-blogged by @ItsMyAmbitionz During the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West premiered the music video for his single “Fade.” The video has since launched into a full workout plan, starring GOOD Music’s own, Teyana Taylor.   The visuals brought about comparisons of Janet Jackson’s “Pleasure Principle” music video, and best …

Experts say that the risk of a woman dying from cervical cancer is much higher than they originally thought.   According to a study published on Monday, Black women are dying from cervical cancer at a rate 77% higher than previously estimated. White women are dying at a rate 47% higher. …

We are less than a month into the new year and if you haven’t jump start your fitness journey, it’s not too late to get down to business. We often set our goals and resolutions for the new year, but sometimes  life gets in the way and makes it becomes harder to maintain …