Pregnancy can be both an exciting yet stressful time. As women try to keep up with all of the rules about what to eat, what…

Do your know your HIV status? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates the one out of five people living with HIV in the U.S. are unaware of their HIV status. National HIV Testing Day is an opportunity for people nationwide to learn their HIV status and to gain knowledge to take […]

What you eat should be part of your strategy to minimize memory loss, according to neurologist Richard S Isaacson.  Everyone doesn’t respond the same to the same diet, but there’s data on memory and diet and Mr. Isaacson and Christopher N. Ochner, a leading researcher on nutrition and the brain, have identified a 10 point […]

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Jacque Reid goes “Inside Her Story”  with  Dr. Ro about how you can stay fit over 40.  To find out more information visit everythingro.com.

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First Lady Michelle Obama spoke with Tom and Sybil today about her “Let’s Move” campaign to end obesity and the important tradition of black history…

As you wrap up your Christmas shopping don’t forget that “fit girl” on your list! Not sure what to get her yet? I do! As…

The U.S. Army is trimming the fat, due to the alarming number of soldiers who are grossly overweight. Why? Because the battle of the bulge has…

No matter what your stage of diabetes – a long time history, newly diagnosed, “borderline” or just taking preventative measures due to a strong family history, the following nutrition tips can help you manage your blood sugar levels. Medications, whether oral or injected, will keep blood sugar close to the recommended normal range, but a […]

Crispy Oven “Fried” Chicken 2 cups coarse cornflake crumbs 1⁄2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1⁄2 – 1 teaspoon black pepper (to taste) 1 teaspoon paprika 5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1⁄2 cup buttermilk In a deep bowl, mix the crumbs, flour and all the seasonings. Stir to […]

It’s possible that sometimes, all you need is a little pushing. Life can be strenuous and unpredictable at times, but in order to truly appreciate…

"I'm a realist" is the phrase I hear a lot of people say when giving reason to rejecting optimism. However, being optimistic can pay off when you're in a bad mood and are trying to think the best of the situation.

This is going to be hard to hear, but the truth is, for those of us working to combat the aging process, sugar is a formidable enemy. I know it tastes really good and we’re conditioned to love it, but unfortunately, the sweet stuff pillages our skin’s elasticity. What’s even worse is that pigging out on […]