Black women health

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Losing weight is at the top of many people’s to-do lists. But for those with type 2 diabetes, weight control is especially important. “Carrying excess weight makes managing blood sugars more difficult, and 80 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight,” says dietitian Sue McLaughlin, RD, CDE, diabetes educator and president of health care […]

Fall is just around the corner, but don’t put away your sun screen. There are a lot of beauty blunders that are forgivable, but going without SPF every day is not one of them! Yes, you read that correctly: SPF should be worn 24/7, 12 months of the year. The sun’s sneaky rays can penetrate through […]

If you feel like your diet is missing something, you might be right. Add our expert-approved, eat-right picks to stay lean, healthy and strong. Brussel Sprouts: The Cancer Fighter: Don’t let brussels sprouts’ signature scent turn you off. Eating them every few weeks could help greatly reduce the chances of colon cancer. Bonus: They’re packed with […]

While medical researchers have not been able to pinpoint exactly what causes uterine fibroids in women, studies have suggested that family history, a diet heavy with red meat and obesity may all be contributing factors. One study released this year by researchers at Boston University, however, suggested there may be a link between the kinds […]