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Wellness

True wellness is about balance—mind, body, and soul. We’re bringing you expert tips, holistic health insights, and everyday habits to help you feel strong, centered, and ready for whatever life brings.


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Self Care
Misplaced Your Phone Again? Plus 7 More Signs You're Doing Too Much
What Black woman isn’t booked and busy? But juggling work, side hustles, home, parenting, volunteering, relationships and more takes a toll. It’s OK to slow your roll!
By Tamekia Reece
, December 11, 2024
5 Min Read
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Health
Maintaining 100-Pound Weight Loss Thanks to the “30 Plants a Week” Lifestyle
Try counting “plant points” instead of calories or fat grams. Here’s the deliciously diverse diet that’s helped me transform from a size 22 to a size 12.
By Halona Black
, December 11, 2024
7 Min Read
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Health
My Roadmap to ‘Onederland’ and a 60-Pound Weight Loss
A scale reading under 200 pounds is a milestone for many people committed to a long-term healthy weight journey. This is my route to success.
By Dephenia Blount as told to LaKisha Cargill
, December 4, 2024
3 Min Read
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Health
This is The Exercise Practically Every Black Women Needs Now
Restorative Yoga teaches us to experience our negative emotions and discomfort without letting it wound us, and instead just let it move through us.
By Janina Edwards
, November 27, 2024
4 Min Read
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Health
This Kind of Food Helps Cool Hot Flashes, Burn Fat and Tame Cravings
With all the great health benefits connected to bitter foods like collards, arugula and cranberries, why are we not getting enough of them in our diet?
By Halona Black
, November 27, 2024
4 Min Read
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Health
Avoid The Scary Surgery Too Many Hardworking Sisters Over 40 are Getting
Our digital habits may be contributing to a painful and potentially disfiguring health condition. Steer clear with these simple steps for preventing it.
By Tamara E. Holmes
, November 20, 2024
5 Min Read
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Health
Passport to Healing (and Weight Loss) After 40
Before leaving the US, I had hair loss, anxiety, and obesity. Now I run half marathons. What global living taught me about good health can benefit you right where you are.
By Halona Black
, November 20, 2024
6 Min Read
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What to Ask When a Loved One is Upset
This simple question has changed the game for me.
By Tamekia Reece
, November 13, 2024
3 Min Read
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Playlists
Gospel Workout Playlist
Crank up these calorie-crunching jams that deliver the good news and a good sweat while you’re at the gym, taking a brisk walk or tidying up your home.
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, November 6, 2024
1 Min Read
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