Health + Wellness
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I’m a Caregiver—But I Had to Learn to Care for Myself Too – BlackDoctor.org
Photo courtesy of Michele Levert Michele Levert has spent most of her life on her feet—working retail full-time and caring…
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Simple Ways to Eat Smart During the Holidays — Without Guilt or Restriction – BlackDoctor.org
As the holiday season rolls in, so do the casseroles, pies, and plates piled high with love — and calories.…
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Silent Danger: What This Viral Video Shows About ER Bias and Black Maternal Mortality
By now, many of us have seen the viral video of a Black woman in labor, crying out, pleading, clearly in…
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Your Risk For Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Depends On Where You’re From – BlackDoctor.org
For years, the common understanding around triple-negative breast cancer has been straightforward. Black American women face this aggressive cancer at…
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What Is Scabies? Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatment
Talk about the stuff of nightmares: you’re suddenly itching like crazy at night, scratching at a new rash, and wondering…
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How to Maintain Muscle While Losing Weight – BlackDoctor.org
Losing weight is often celebrated as a victory — but if you’re not careful, the scale can be hiding something…
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Hollywood Power Couple Holly & Rodney Peete Open Up About Life With OAB – BlackDoctor.org
For decades, Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete have used their platform to advocate for serious causes, most notably Parkinson’s…
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10 Foods That Naturally Lower Cholesterol
High cholesterol sends many of our people to the doctor for medication. As they say, “Let thy food be thy…
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10 Diseases You Can Get From Not Getting Enough Sleep – BlackDoctor.org
“How did you sleep?” Whether you know it or not, the answer to that simple question is key your overall…
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Tia Mowry Is ‘Changing the Odds’ for Families Facing Cancer
Cibelle Levi Celebrity Brand Photographer As the holidays approach, actress and entrepreneur Tia Mowry is using her voice for something…
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