Despite decades of medical research and public campaigns to ease the problem, heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. CDC stats report that nearly 44% of African American men and 48% of African American women have some form of cardiovascular disease that includes heart disease and stroke. As part of our Urban One #REPRESENT Men’s Health Initiative, […]

Oreos are more addictive than cocaine...so maybe it's time to give up refined sugar?

Food is so delicious, that's probably why so many of us have a hard time keeping healthy eating habits.

If junk food is your jump off, but you’re trying to stay lean and clean, then you are going to love this beauties. Even if you are on team #HealthyBeauties it can be hard to eat clean all the time. MUST READ: We Challenge You To Be #HealthyBeauties & Pack Your Meals Once A Week, […]

So many unhealthy habits creep into our lives and stay there far longer than they should! From not always eating right to having bad sleeping cycles, there are little things we do each day that are preventing us from living a truly healthy life. We all know the devil is in the details so take […]

I know your homegirl has been downing apple cider vinegar to help her lose weight, but while that benefit is not scientifically proven, there are several health benefits in including more vinegar in your diet. So bring back your Granny’s favorite cleaning ingredient and clean up your health instead. MUST READ: Get It Crackin’: 5 […]

After decades of being told that eggs (especially the yolks) are bad for our cholesterol levels, The Agriculture and Health and Human Services Departments recently called this rule bluff. Until now, they had recommended that we keep our cholesterol intake to 300 milligrams per day, about the amount in two eggs. However, after reviewing scores […]

So you broke up with Seamless and have vowed to make your own meals more often in 2015– awesome! Just because you’re all about the “‘kale yeah’ I’m eating healthy now life,” the problem comes if you don’t pay attention to how you store your new grub. You may be booty-calling your boy Seamless once […]

It’s the time of year when food is in abundance and messing up your diet is easy to do. But with a little planning and some tough love, staying committed to your weight loss goals is completely possible. MUST READ: INTERLUDES: Anthony Hamilton Brings Us ‘Home For The Holidays’ & We Want To Stay Forever […]

My favorite holiday flavor will be taking on a fresh new twist this year! I love this seasonal flavor and you will too because not only are candy canes low calorie, they are also easy to sneak into your favorite drinks. These three recipes are going to change your life beauties. You’re gonna love this! MUST […]