IS BEING BIG-BONED JUST A MYTH? By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor We all are familiar with this expression of being “big-boned” or “thick”, are we not? There are some that may unwittingly use this as a crutch for being overweight, but there are others that will openly proclaim and proudly acknowledge themselves as [...]
“Since all cosmetic procedures can be performed under local anesthesia only, any and all additional anesthetic agents must be selected and given with the utmost care,” says Dr. Friedberg. “Most patients desire not to hear, feel or remember their surgical experience, a condition often associated with the state of general anesthesia. To accommodate patients’ wishes, [...]
OBESITY WARRIORS AND BEST-SELLING AUTHORS, RONIECE WEAVER AND FABIOLA GAINES, ARE ON A MISSION TO FIGHT THE DISEASE IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY Authors Bring Awareness to the Disease During National Diabetes Month This November New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – USA Today’s DeWayne Wickham recently named Roniece Weaver a "soldier" against the obesity epidemic that [...]
5 HEALTH CONSCIOUS TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor Columbus, OH (BlackNews.com) – Halloween has been pegged one of the most exciting and fun holidays for the family; particularly for children. While families may want to enjoy the holiday, such ones have a responsibility to protect their health in [...]
BLACK WOMEN & BREAST CANCER: SECOND VERSE, SAME AS THE FIRST By Dr. Mary S. Harris, Executive Producer, Journey to Wellness Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) – Well, it’s October–breast cancer awareness month again, and not much has changed for African-American women since this time last year. In fact, the news is worse. The American Cancer Society [...]
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH: CELEBRITY DENTIST DR. CATRISE AUSTIN ENCOURAGES A DENTAL VISIT THIS MONTH – October is National Dental Hygiene Month, a time for all to reconsider their oral health habits. The truth is, early gum disease is silent and painless. If left untreated, early gum disease can lead to bad [...]
What is The Sister Study? If you are a woman between the ages of 35 and 74 years old and you have never had breast cancer yourself and you live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and your sister (living, deceased), related to you by blood, had breast cancer, join the Sister Study TODAY! We [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
