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Exercise Reduces Suicide Attempts by 23 Percent Among Bullied Teens

As high schools across the country continue to reduce physical education, recess, and athletic programs, a new study shows that regular exercise significantly reduces both suicidal thoughts and attempts among students who are bullied. Using data from the CDC’s National

“Successful Women Date Differently, Secrets to Attracting the Love You Deserve”

(BLACK PR WIRE) — Women have gotten caught in the trap of making repeated dating mistakes by dating the same wrong man over and over again because his dysfunction felt familiar to them, reminding them of their past. Successful Women

Black Doctor Takes on Racism

African American psychiatrist Damon Tweedy has authored a medical memoir called Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor’s Reflections on Race and Medicine that examines the complex ways in which both black doctors and patients must navigate the difficult

Changing the Color of What You Eat

(NNPA) Have you ever thought of how these colorful, strangely shaped, consumable objects can benefit our bodies? Well, when it comes to those multi-colored foods, we are what we eat. Not only does an apple a day keep the doctor

Self Talk for a Healthy Lifestyle Change

(NNPA) It’s a common saying, “Losing weight is easy…keeping it off is the hard part”. Well, ladies, I come to tell you that I strongly disagree with this statement. In my opinion, losing weight is hard and keeping it off

Fitness Experts Share Safety Tips

NEW YORK — Are you looking to increase your physical activity as we move into the waning days of summer? While the warm weather might seem like an ideal time to head outdoors for heart-pumping exercise, it is important to

Weight Loss Expert, J.J. Smith: “Join Me for a Free 10-Day Green Smoothie Challenge”

New York Times best-selling author, nutritionist and certified weight loss expert, JJ Smith, wants you to join her for the 10-Day Green Smoothie Challenge beginning Monday, 9/14/15. This Challenge is for those who want to jump-start weight loss, improve their

Entrepreneurship Through Health and Wellness in the African American Community

Bad knees forced fitness enthusiast Kendra Blackett-Dibinga to quit her passion of running and training. But those same knee troubles ultimately lead her to a business that has not only relieved her pain, but also provided her Washington, D.C. area

Marketing Aggravates Obesity in Black Children

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Today, close to one in four Black children – as young as 2 years old – is obese. And the $161 million spent on advertising unhealthy foods to Black and Latino youth at most recent count is

Bishop T.D. Jakes On The Black Church’s Shifting Stance On Homosexuality

Bishop T.D. Jakes thinks it is “absolutely” possible for the LGBT and black communities to coexist. Jakes, who joined HuffPost Live on Monday, opened up to host Marc Lamont-Hill about his thoughts on the relationship between these communities. “I think

Lucky No More, Blessed Always

I have to say I’ve been feeling pretty lucky lately and, not necessarily from a financial, physical or even an emotional point of view. When I look at my life from a worldly perspective now, it can sometimes still appear

Helping Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers

Care2Caregivers marks its one-year anniversary of providing a lifeline to thousands caring for loved ones with dementia & Alzheimer’s Elvis Gardin likens being a caregiver to a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease to being alone on an island.

On 50th Anniversary, Medicare and Medicaid Still Vital

WASHINGTON (NNPA) — As Medicare and Medicaid turn 50 this week, the nation takes a look at the impact of two of the most significant government programs ever launched. Medicare serves roughly 52 million Americans as of 2013, about 10

Tonya Barbee Shares Her Story in “The Little Girl Inside: Owning My Role in My Own Pain”

BOWIE, MD — A uniquely designed transparent jewel every woman should own in her jewelry box, The Little Girl Inside by Tonya Barbee is a ministry resource tool for women in search for transparency in the human heart. The author shows us

African-Americans Face Twice the Rate of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Compared to Caucasians

New Study in Medical Journal Circulation Also Shows African-Americans with Sudden Cardiac Arrest Are Significantly Younger and Have Higher Prevalence of Diabetes and Hypertension LOS ANGELES — Compared to Caucasians, African-Americans face twice the rate of sudden cardiac arrest, according

Report Urges More Tribal Control over Food Systems

Native Americans twice as likely to develop a nutrition-related health problem The way food is produced, accessed and funded on tribal lands must be overhauled to combat the obesity and diabetes epidemics plaguing Native Americans, according to a report released

New Suicide-Prevention Training Helps Schools Identify At-Risk Students Earlier

The alarmingly high rate of high school students who contemplate suicide – more than one in six – has prompted a new online training effort to encourage educators to recognize and react to early warning signs. Rutgers University Behavioral Health

The Black Church and the Strength to Forgive

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – For many outside the Black community, they had never seen anything like it. Though suffering and deep in pain from the loss of loved ones at the hands of Dylann Roof at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston,

Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems

Fostering Economic Growth/Investment Helps Improve Public Health and the Environment, Diversify Local Economy WASHINGTON—Today, the Obama Administration invited communities to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative providing direct technical support to build strong local food systems as

Emanuel AME and the Buoyancy of Hope

Rev. Clementa Pinckney and his fellow congregants of Charleston’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. gathered as usual in the historic edifice June 17 for their Wednesday evening prayer service. They came, as always, to refresh their religious

Free E-Cookbook from Meatless Monday Helps K-12 Operations Kick Off the Healthy Habit

NEW YORK – The Monday Campaigns, the nonprofit public health organization behind Meatless Monday, announces the publication of Meatless Monday Goes to School, a beautifully designed, free collection of 30 meatless lunch recipes to help K-12 foodservice directors and community

Belly Fat: Gotta Go

Let’s face it ladies… SUMMER IS HERE! What does that mean? – more FAT to have to deal with because what do we do during graduation celebrations, June 19th, family Reunions, etc? We eat, eat, & eat some more. And

Gospel Music Expert Lists 11 Most Influential Black Gospel Songs

Robert F. Darden, professor in Baylor University’s department of journalism, public relations and new media, and former gospel music editor for Billboard Magazine, is leading a national movement to preserve the fast-disappearing legacy of African American sacred music on vinyl.

Home Repairs Loom Large for Low-Income Seniors

Curline Wilmoth (center) received help from Rebuilding Together Boston to make the bathroom in her Boston home more wheelchair-accessible. She is flanked by daughters Yvonne, left, and Doreen. (Sandra Larson/Bay State Banner) BOSTON–In Boston’s largely Caribbean and African American Mattapan

Depression, Black Superwoman Syndrome, and Suicide

She was the founder of For Brown Girls and, later, the #DarkSkinRedLip Project, as well as several online movements celebrating dark-skinned Black women. By all accounts, she was a spirited, beautiful, trooper who inspired millions of women around the world

Study Finds Deterioration of DNA in Poverty-Stricken Individuals

Income and ethnic identity issues among lower and lower-middle class individuals may lead to deterioration of the DNA, according to a new study. According to a study published in the American Sociological Association’s Journal of Health and Social Behavior, a

In Health, Income Has Greater Impact than Race

By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent – WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Being poor can have a bigger impact on your health than your race, according to a recent report by the Urban Institute. “Income is a driving force behind the striking health

Tips to Stay in Touch with Your Spiritual Side

(StatePoint) While there are many differences between the major world religions, there are just as many similarities. Fostering a conversation about religion and incorporating spirituality into your life can benefit you and your family, believe experts. “Finding common ground in

Stratus Video Interpreting Addresses Language and Healthcare Disparities Among the 5 Million Asian Americans With Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

While more U.S. hospitals have begun offering Spanish interpretation services, Asian languages often remain overlooked; to address this disparity, Stratus offers on-demand video remote interpreting (VRI) for Asian American patients with limited English proficiency. (Clearwater, FL) March 25, 2015 –

Healthcare Industry is Booming But Diversity Lags, New NAACP Report Finds

Baltimore, MD – Today, the NAACP released findings from its Opportunity & Diversity Report Card: Healthcare Industry. Details in the report highlight that while the industry is experiencing rapid growth there are key areas where the healthcare industry can improve

Scholarships Help Multicultural Women Close Diversity Gap as they Prepare for a Career in Healthcare

Sixteen scholarships awarded by the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women and Macy’s aim to support diversity among healthcare professionals DALLAS, TX — The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women and Macy’s are once again set to award 16

Project Aims to Grow Local Farms, Shrink Childhood Obesity

Cornell University nutritional scientists, supported by a grant announced March 26 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, plan to test a recipe to lower childhood obesity while boosting the bottom line for farmers. The multistate project, funded at $1 million

Letting Go of Self-Destructive Behaviors

Breaking the Self-Harm Cycle New Guide Provides Revolutionary Approach To Understanding and Healing Self-Destructive Behaviors Each year, millions of teenagers and adults engage in self-harm. While people often assume self-harm only refers to acts such as cutting — millions of

Community Seeks Emotional and Physical Wellness from Chronic Illnesses

“It’s the stress of what we are going through as a community that is making us unhealthy,” said St. Louis Regional Health Commission CEO Robert Freund. Through the Gateway to Better Health Program, RHC has connected about half of the

Change Is Never Spare

Most of us would agree with the concept that one sure thing that we know about life is change. The comparison to a roller coaster seems appropriate; a frightening one at that. Life is full of twists and turns and

America’s Nutrition Coach: Where Diet and Nutrition Intersect

I get lots of questions about what, when, and how much food to eat in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle. As your nutrition coach, I know that even with a balanced diet and your meals planned for the week,

Tina C. Hines at International Women’s Day Celebration

FRANKLIN PARK, NJ – When it comes to highlighting the best in women, voices will no longer be silenced. The Women’s Empowerment Luncheon took place March 8 in Anguilla, BWI with keynote speaker Life Transformation Specialist Tina C. Hines. Women

Sower vs. Seed, Which One Are You?

(NNPA) – A minister recently reminded me of something I pray will also benefit you in understanding your walk in faith. The pastor reminded those who would claim Christ as their own, that being a Christian is part of an

2015 Pretty Brown Girl Day Celebration to Launch in Chicago on February 28th, 2015

Detroit, MI – International Pretty Brown Girl Day was established by the Pretty Brown Girl Foundation. This is a special day to empower, inspire and encourage girls of color to love the skin they’re in. The mission statement of the

Ben Tankard & Shirley Murdock Receive Gold Records

New ‘Full Tank 2.0 CD’ is Amazon #1 Bestseller NASHVILLE, TN – Gospel/Jazz pioneer Ben Tankard and R&B/Gospel sensation Shirley Murdock recently received RIAA Gold records for their 2006 hit JESUS IS LOVE for 500,000+ sales as part of the 2006 WOW

What’s Next in Diets: Chili Peppers?

Researchers at the University of Wyoming discover that adding capsaicin from chili peppers to a diet can help to prevent weight gain in mice on high-fat diet WASHINGTON, D.C., — Don’t go chomping on a handful of chili peppers just

Rape’s Other Victims

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The first time Tiffany Perry learned about her conception, she was too innocent to fully understand the gentle explanation her mother was offering, too young to process such a heavy and complicated behavior. What she distinctly remembers

Again, Let it Go – Please

I am trying again to internalize that today is the day the Lord has made. Don’t complicate it. The more complicated the world seems, the simpler it is to understand God’s Word. I’m reminded every day and sometimes get caught

Majority of Young Women and Men Prefer Egalitarian Relationships, Study Shows

WASHINGTON, DC, January 20, 2015 — The majority of young women and men today would prefer an egalitarian relationship in which work and family responsibilities are shared equally between partners if that possibility were available to them, according to a

New Book Empowers Men And Women Who Are “Living Single In A Married World”

Maitland, FL — The new book, Living Single in a Married World: How to Survive and Thrive It’s Not Easy, But it is Possible! ($16.99, paperback, 9781498402699; $7.99, e-book, 9781498402705) was penned to encourage and empower men and women who

The Crown and Gowns Project: Building Self-Esteem and Empowering Black Girls Through Art

Lancaster, PA — The images of dark-skinned black girls in the media can be negative, stereotypical, angry and sad. Passionate and retired school social worker, Ruby Taylor (www.arthassoul.com) has joined creative forces with world-renowned illustrator, Shaneque Gay, to birth the

Paul Carrick Brunson, The Oprah Winfrey Network TV Star, to Be Honored as Coach of the Year

Washington — Highly-acclaimed television host, syndicated columnist, best-selling author and professional matchmaker Paul Carrick Brunson will be honored as the Coach of the Year during the 2015 Black Life Coaches Business Strategy Summit. The two-day event, which will be held

Gospel Legend Andrae Crouch Passes at 72

Gospel legend Andrae Crouch has died, according to reports. Credited as “the father of modern gospel music,” his career spanned over 50 years. He was 72. Crouch died Thursday at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in California almost a week after

A Radical Health Transformation: Creating a New Culture of Health in America

Like the water we drink, the air we breathe or the ground we walk on, health is more than being sick or well. Beyond going to the doctor or affordable health insurance, imagine health as a blanket that covers every aspect

Talk Therapy – Not Medication – Best for Social Anxiety Disorder

But many lack access to trained therapists, choose medication or nothing at all to treat the common mental illness. While antidepressants are the most commonly used treatment for social anxiety disorder, new research suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is

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