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While infant mortality fell for decades across the U.S., the situation only seems to be getting worse in Detroit. According to a recent report, 15 out of every 1,000 babies born in Detroit die. That’s more than any American city and a rate higher than in China, Mexico and Thailand. Experts say that staggering statistic is propelled […]
WHAT THE HELL IS ‘HOOD DISEASE’? Here’s what isn’t helpful when it comes to diagnosing a very serious health concern in the Black community: calling out its name, therefore minimizing its impact and disrespecting its victims. That’s just what researchers at Harvard did last week after the Centers for Disease Control released a report indicating […]
While many of us are well aware that eating healthy is the right thing to do, the price tag (or our perception of the price…
High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a term used to describe workout regimes that alternates between periods of intense activity and periods of less-intense activity – or even rest. An example of such an exercise could be a sprint, followed by some jogging in place. Some experts say that HIIT is a better technique for burning fat than other workouts. […]
Mogul and 20-year yogi Russell Simmons joined Roland Martin Friday to offer easy tips for meditation and explain ways the practice can change your life – from health to business. Listen to the full conversation with Simmons below. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV […]
Have you ever packed the perfect salad for lunch only to discover that once it’s time to devour it it is all soggy and wilted?…
Dr. Robynne Chutkan joined Roland Martin and the “NewsOne Now” panel Monday to share tips for achieving better stomach health. “I can’t take credit for saying it because Hippocrates said it thousands of years before I did, but all disease begins in the gut,” says Chutkan. “The GI tract is the portal of entry for […]
Who hasn’t thought of going away on a cruise to, say, the Caribbean during the peak winter months? But stories about a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a recent Royal Caribbean cruise could be a turnoff, right? Well, it doesn’t have to. While dramatic, ship illness is not all that common, reports show. Last year, the […]
Packing a lunch is not just something that is for grade school kids; grown-ups can brown bag it too! Bringing your lunch to work is…
Seeking relief from cold or flu symptoms? You might want to think again before reaching for painkillers. For years, flu and cold suffers have been advised to take over-the-counter flu remedies, which usually include painkillers. Although painkillers, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin, reduce fever and help patients feel better, they can make symptoms worse, according […]
Using your hair as an excuse not to work out simply can’t be an excuse anymore. Dr. Phoenyx Austin, author of the new book “And That’s Why You’re Fat,” breaks down the justifications for not getting fit. “You can’t put your hair above fitness, above health [or] above your body,” said Austin. “There are women […]
Since the first microwave oven was sold in 1947 after World War II, people have questioned whether it removed the nutritional value of food, especially vegetables. Turns out, cooking in the microwave is one of the best ways to retain vitamins and minerals in some vegetables, Bob Barnett of upwave.com reports. “If you use your […]
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