It’s no secret that our metabolisms begin to slow down as we get older. But the truth is that this has more to do with our activity levels than it does our actual age. Regular exercise is one of the best ways to maintain muscle mass and lower body fat in order to keep your …
Photo: Sariane Leigh by Mary Wolff Working out is a part of a healthy lifestyle. Whether you work out religiously or sporadically, you want to find the best hairstyle for your routine and hair type. If you have type 4 hair, keep your hair looking great during any sweat session with these picks for best exercise …
Photo Courtesy of Melanin Goddess/Khoudia Diop by Mary Wolff Hair growth is a complicated subject. It isn’t a result of just one factor. However, an agreed upon fact is that what you eat directly impacts your hair health which in turns plays a role in generating hair growth. Here are a few of the best …
Photo Credit Written by Nikki Igbo of NikIgbo.com On Tuesday, the CDC reported that Blacks as a group are living longer with their death rate declining by 25 percent from 1999 to 2015. Life expectancy for Blacks, however, is still four years less than it is for Whites. Continue Reading Factors contributing to improvements in …
It’s not easy. Trying to make a change. You’re realizing that your health is more important than anything. Yet, you find it hard to reach your goals.. Continue Reading Although you’ve been able to cut out the potato chips and the fast food, you still struggle with eating too much sugar. You know that cutting …
It’s okay. We all worry a little too much sometimes. You’re not alone. You may worry about not having enough time to do everything in one day. Or you may worry that tomorrow won’t bring any less stress than today. Continue Reading When you’re tired from a long day at work, it can be difficult …
by Mary Wolff Traveling can be a lot of fun. From sightseeing and meeting new people to getting some much need rest and relaxation, getting out there in the world has a lot of benefits. One great way to travel is a cruise. It lets you enjoy the fun of travel without the worry of …
by sointocurls via Blacknaps.org Healthy, beautiful hair doesn’t just happen. It takes concerted effort on your part to inform yourself about healthy choices, and it also requires firm determination to be able to follow through with making the necessary changes that will result in benefits. And interestingly enough, many of the nutrients that benefit hair …
IG @simply.comfort by Devri Being natural while living with a chronic illness can be summed up by this: staying mindful of my hair, my health, and my hair’s health–after all, my life depends on it. In addition to a boundless amount of meds, biweekly infusions, and injections, for me it’s crucial to keep these 10 …
by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty Swimming is fun and relaxing whether you’re doing it for exercise or just to cool off. You don’t have to limit your pool time for your hair, but you do have to take some extra precautions. Chlorinated water and constant friction from swimming will take a toll on African …
