HEALTH BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE

Dark chocolate has many health benefits for African American women when eaten in moderation. It is high in antioxidants, which help protect the body from damage caused by harmful substances known as free radicals. It also contains flavonoids, which have been shown to lower blood pressure and improve blood flow to the heart.African American women… Continue reading HEALTH BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE

Can Stress Impact My Heart Health?

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Heart disease is a significant health concern, particularly among African Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for African American adults in the United States, causing more deaths yearly than cancer, stroke, and diabetes combined (CDC, 2021). The term “heart disease” refers to… Continue reading Can Stress Impact My Heart Health?

Accountability Hacks

The most salient component of accountability, the idea that we are responsible for our actions, is central to a long-standing debate among philosophers and psychologists: that of determinism versus free will. Determinism suggests that people act based on cause-and-effect relationships and therefore could not have acted any differently than what they actually did, whereas theories… Continue reading Accountability Hacks

Ready. Set. Pedal.

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Riding a bike is an excellent way of working out. Bicycles offer a low-impact workout that works great for people who prefer not to jump around while exercising. They help in losing weight by shedding calories and also help in toning up the muscles in your lower body. Bike riding also strengthens your heart, lungs,… Continue reading Ready. Set. Pedal.

Establishing a Daily Routine: Find Success Here

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Individual daily decisions and actions drive every day. These actions become a daily routine. According to Merriam-Webster, a routine is a regular course or procedure. In other words, a routine is the typical day-to-day plan of action that can be beneficial or detrimental to one’s well-being.Self-awareness of habits and daily routine must be assessed to… Continue reading Establishing a Daily Routine: Find Success Here

HAIR TALES : MY “OWN” EXPERIENCE

Introduction I was invited to a special screening of “Hair Tales” a chronicle of the black hair journey, presented by coproducer Oprah Winfrey. The complexities of ethnic hair are illustrated in the documentary. The documentary, which weaves together the stories of many different women with different hair textures and styles and is directed by three… Continue reading HAIR TALES : MY “OWN” EXPERIENCE

Plastic Surgery and Emotional Wellness

Is it the chicken that laid the egg that came first; or the egg that hatched the chicken that laid the egg? I’m pondering the same question when it comes to plastic surgery and emotional wellness. Does plastic surgery increase emotional wellness or does emotional wellness increase the perceived outcomes of plastic surgery? Being a… Continue reading Plastic Surgery and Emotional Wellness

10,000 Steps per Day

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Walking 10,000 steps a day has been shown to reduce your risk of diabetes and increase your longevity which are both concerns in people of color. Day 1: Start with a short walk around your neighborhood. Day 2: Increase your walk to 30 minutes. Day 3: Take a longer walk of 45-60 minutes. Day 4:… Continue reading 10,000 Steps per Day

Walk This Way: A 30 Day Walking Plan for You

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African Americans are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Oftentimes, these diseases are preventable, reversible or managed with a healthy diet and exercise. Walking is a great way to start incorporating more movement into your life because it’s low impact and something you can do just about anywhere. This… Continue reading Walk This Way: A 30 Day Walking Plan for You

Wellness Travel Breaks That Don’t Break the Budget

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Looking for ways to decrease stress, and enhance physical and emotional wellbeing? Try travel as a stress outlet to promote an active lifestyle, deepen connection with others, and relieve stress triggers. Travel sparks transformational experiences in health behavior, thoughts, spiritual beliefs and social interactions. (Transformative Experience) However, economic shifts hinder travel activity. Household budgets are… Continue reading Wellness Travel Breaks That Don’t Break the Budget