Health + Wellness
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Why So Many Black Fathers Avoid the Doctor — And What Needs To Change – BlackDoctor
“Man, I’m fine.” It’s a phrase heard in countless households across the country. A wife notices her husband has been…
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The Next Generation of Weight-Loss Drugs May Change Obesity Treatment Forever – BlackDoctor
Could the next wave of weight-loss drugs rival surgery? A new experimental treatment is drawing attention after Phase 3 results…
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Black Americans Are Missing Macular Degeneration Trials
As people age, some develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can cause them to struggle with or lose their central vision. While…
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“That’s Not Just Forgetfulness”: Early Dementia Signs Families Often Miss – BlackDoctor
“My mom has always been forgetful.” “Dad is just getting older.” “She repeats herself sometimes, but that’s normal.” Many families…
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‘It saved my dad’s life’: Celeb Yoga Instructor Robin Downes Talks Benefits of Elderly Yoga – BlackDoctor
Robin Downes, 61, aka Yoga Flava, has been a certified yoga instructor who’s trained everyone from Russell Simmons and Brandy…
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Preventing Childhood Obesity: 4 Things Families Can Do
Factors such as heredity, diet, exercise, and sleep all have a role in the development of childhood obesity. If the…
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Cocktails That Won’t Ruin Your Summer Body
When summer finally arrives, it’s all about being outside, crashing cookouts, having great food, and refreshing drinks. However, that doesn’t…
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Ways To Care For Your Skin In The Summer Heat
First, take a close look at your skin-care products. Summer days should be spent sunbathing (with SPF), napping, barbecuing, and…
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‘Yes, I Have Sickle Cell—But It’s Never Limited Me’: How I Found Purpose Through Baking – BlackDoctor
Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Diagnosed as a newborn, Elani grew up navigating the unpredictable challenges of…
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What Black Women Should Know About Hormones, Aging, Midlife – BlackDoctor
There’s a very specific kind of exhaustion a lot of Black women know intimately. It’s the kind where you wake…
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