Health + Wellness
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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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“I’m Living Life Every Day”: A Veteran’s Message After Becoming Cancer-Free – BlackDoctor
When Gerald Hollowey Jr., a 26-year Navy veteran, noticed blood in his urine, it led him to seek medical care…
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8-Year-Old Saves Lives of Siblings With Sickle Cell
(Photo credit: WESH.com) Siblings Kingsley and Vanessa were both born with sickle cell disease, the blood disorder that causes the…
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