Wellness
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Edith Mitchell, M.D.: The Time Is Right for a Prescription for Exercise
[ad_1] Black doctors’ group turns focus to prevention The stats are distressing. More than 75 percent of us are overweight…
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Women Can Cut Stroke Risk With Moderate Exercise
[ad_1] A racket or a romp through the neighborhood slashes chances of a brain attack by 20 percent in women…
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Many Obese People Get Far Too Little Exercise
[ad_1] Study finds average heavy man works out only 3.6 hours a year and the average obese woman gets just…
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Could Better Sleep Prevent Gestational Diabetes?
[ad_1] A new study links short sleep during pregnancy and gestational diabetes—suggesting that addressing sleep concerns during pregnancy may reduce…
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The PTSD Crisis That’s Being Ignored
[ad_1] Americans wounded in their own neighborhoods Chicago’s Cook County Hospital has one of the busiest trauma centers in the…
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Understanding Cervical Cancer: What You Need to Know
[ad_1] This month is National Cervical Health Month. Read more about cervical cancer, HPV and how the disease affects black…
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I Survived Cervical Cancer – Black Health Matters
[ad_1] Lack of insurance and infrequent Pap smears led to a scary diagnosis “April 12, 2001. My life changed forever,”…
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Anatomy of a Miscarriage – Black Health Matters
[ad_1] Why is loss of pregnancy still such a taboo subject? Midway through my appointment, my gynecologist went silent. Her…
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New Year, New You! 11 Simple Tips to Make Your Diet Healthier
[ad_1] It’s always good idea to take charge of your health, but there’s no time like the New Year. To…
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African Americans at Greater Risk to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease
[ad_1] According to CDC, the number of Alzheimer’s disease cases is predicted to rise to an estimated 14 million people…
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