Health + Wellness
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I Was Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer at 33. Here’s What I Want Black Men to Know – BlackDoctor
Courtesy of Wayne Singleton When Wayne Singleton, a 45-year-old Louisiana-based Creole touring musician who also works as a cattle farmer,…
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Debbie Allen on HIV, ‘A Different World,’ and Why the Conversation Still Matters – BlackDoctor
AIDS and HIV are causes that are very personal to actress, dancer, choreographer, singer, director, and producer Debbie Allen. Allen…
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7 Most Embarrassing Questions You’re Afraid to Ask Your Doctor – BlackDoctor
Let’s be real: some health questions are hard to say out loud. You may look them up on your device…
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After Menopause, Aerobic Exercise May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp – BlackDoctor
Photo by RDNE Heart-pumping aerobic exercise can boost key thinking skills among women after menopause, a new study says. Postmenopausal…
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Menopause at Work Is Finally Getting More Attention—Here’s Why It Matters For Black Women – BlackDoctor
If you’re in the middle of your career and dealing with menopause or perimenopause, you’re not alone. In fact, two…
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How Long Until It Works? A Timeline for Common Healthy Habits – BlackDoctor
Most of us never ask how much time is really needed to see results when starting a new habit. We…
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Music Legend, Lionel Richie, Undergoes Heart Procedure at 77 – BlackDoctor
Prayers are continuing to go up for music legend Lionel Richie, as he is taking time away from the stage…
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Read Dr. Lenoir’s Articles on Black Doctor Pro
Op-Ed: Black Health Equity Is at Risk—and We Must Respond Now Op-Ed: Physician Burnout: The Hidden Burden on Black Doctors…
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Black Men, Dieting May Not Be As Beneficial As You Think… – BlackDoctor
For some Black men, the idea of “going on a diet” may bring to mind restriction, sacrifice and giving up…
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How a Neurologist Keeps His Brain Healthy
Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele on a hike at Mount Burdell in Marin County, California. “I love doing things in nature,” he…
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