If you’ve been losing sleep at night worrying about why you can’t seem to lose weight, you may very well be sleeping with the enemy: bad bedtime habits. It’s a common problem. The good news is there are some tips that can help you boost your weight loss results. We tapped our friends at BlackDoctor.org […]
Work performance is measured in various ways these days, and for some jobs, you must perform well. For example, working at a medical facility would be best if you were on top of your game. Otherwise, something dire could happen to a patient, and you are liable. But also, working in an office, you could […]
You are finally here. You’ve done the research and found the most welcoming travel location for Black folks, with the perfect Black wellness practitioner. You are ready to get your self-care on. Now more than ever, Black women in search of self-improvement and community are booking wellness retreats to de-stress. But as the saying goes, […]
Let’s face it: our morning routines are not what they once were. And if we learned anything from the not-so-quick turn of events, it’s that establishing a solid post-snooze regimen is essential for keeping productivity up throughout the day. From quick morning workouts to nutritious meals, these are the tips industry professionals recommend to make […]
Have you ever noticed a sense of calmness and relaxation while spending time outdoors? Felt your stress slip away while hiking or spending time near a body of water? If you have, you may have recognized the benefits of forest therapy without even realizing it. Forest therapy, also known as forest bathing, is the immersion […]
Few dance companies are more prestigious and competitive to get into than Manhattan-based Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. So, despite years of training and confidence in the skills she’d honed, Bronx native Khalia Campbell was stunned when she was asked to join in 2018. “I cried and cried,” she says. “I was totally in shock, […]
Here is a dose of good news for pet lovers. Ziggy Marley, the oldest son of iconic Jamaican reggae artist Bob Marley, has introduced a line of wellness products for pets. An eight-time Grammy Award winner and dog lover, Ziggy Marley launched the brand Ziggy Marley Apawthecary, which is designed to offer vegan, CBD wellness […]
A few places in the world are called “Blue Zones.” The term refers to geographic areas in which people have low rates of chronic disease. Life unfolds more slowly, more quietly, and with less urgency. People’s lives aren’t laced with worry, hurry, and the constant need to be elsewhere. Not coincidentally, perhaps, they live sleep […]
Minaj rocks the curves, but as a petite woman, she admits she sometimes struggles to keep her curviness from tipping over into flab. She hits the fresh produce hard, but doesn’t deny herself the occasional treat, like a burger. When she’s looking to drop a few pounds, she cuts out sugars and starches and ups […]
The brilliant writer/actress Issa Rae built an entire career around the angst of feeling awkward and insecure. We never imagined that most of us would fall into that same dilemma due to a year-long pandemic. Honestly speaking, we’ve forgotten how to talk to people. It doesn’t have to be so hard. Here are five no-stress […]
