Health + Wellness
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CGM Numbers Aren’t Grades—Here’s How to Read Them – BlackDoctor
If you wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), it’s easy to get caught up with the numbers. One meal sends…
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Plot Twist: Soul Food Can Be Scrumptious AND Healthy—Here’s How – BlackDoctor
When you think about soul food, you may focus on the mouthwatering taste and the memories of lively family dinners.…
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5 Ways to Take the Fear Out of Kids’ Vaccines – BlackDoctor
Childhood vaccinations can be stressful for both kids and their parents. The sight of a needle, the anticipation of a…
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A Dermatologist Explains: How to Turn Your HS Flare Into Flare Care – BlackDoctor
An HS flare can bring frustration, anxiety, and discomfort, but changing the way we talk about those moments can make…
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A Sunday Night Habit That Can Make Your Week 10x Better – BlackDoctor
Sunday evening can feel like the weekend ends before you’re ready. One minute you’re relaxing, coming home from church, spending…
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How People With MS Stay Cool During Summer Heat Waves – BlackDoctor
For many people, summer is a time for cookouts, beach trips, vacations, and spending more time outside. But for people…
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An Expert Explains: The Four Stages of Periodontal Disease – BlackDoctor
Periodontal disease doesn’t happen overnight. In this episode of An Expert Explains, Dr. Kyra Barnes discusses the four stages of…
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Your Favorite Junk Food Could Be Feeding More Than Cravings – BlackDoctor
Dramatically reducing ultra-processed foods may ease symptoms of depression and anxiety, a small pilot study suggests, adding to evidence that…
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HS and Dating: When (and How) Do You Tell Someone? – BlackDoctor
Dating can be vulnerable enough without worrying about what someone will think when they see your body. For people living…
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When Sex Is Scary: Signs You’re In A Sexually Abusive Relationship – BlackDoctor
Domestic violence (DV) is not a new phenomenon. Individuals are generally aware that when one person in an intimate relationship…
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