Aren’t you tired of crashing before noon and needing a coffee refill multiple times throughout the day? Believe it or not, the more coffee you consume on a daily basis, the more dependent your body becomes on that caffeine-fix. Continue Reading Trust me. I’ve been through caffeine withdrawal and it is not pretty. Headaches. On top of headaches. Anger. Fatigue….
How many times have you tried a new diet that didn’t work for you? How did you come across this diet? And if you thought it’d work, WHY? Continue Reading Too often do we find ourselves adopting lifestyles that “look” like they will do just as much good for us as the girl we saw in the video or on…
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 metabolism at its highest. However,…
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 hairstyles for type 4 hair….
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 fruits and veggies that help…
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 causes of death include a…
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 added sugars from your diet…
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 to deal with your worries…
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 transit. But what about protecting…
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 also contribute to beautiful skin…