(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’re in pain, there’s a temptation to skip exercising. But exercise can often help reduce pain and improve your quality of life. That doesn’t mean it’s easy. The good news is that you don’t have to run a marathon to get back to the business of life. “Everybody ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Attention dieters, drinking eight glasses of water a day is a myth! You’ve heard it before: Drink eight glasses of water a day to keep your body trim, healthy, and happy. Though water is vital in a variety of bodily functions and processes, you may not have to drink ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about the fourth of July, my mind is motionless.  I don’t get happy, sad, angry or thoughtful.  As a 40-year old man, I can’t even get excited about the fireworks anymore.  The holiday means as much to me as the birthday of my biological father who ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) This holiday weekend, all across this country a scenario will be playing out that has been taking place since the beginning of summer gatherings, family picnics and parties.   At a BBQ near you there will be at least one instance of a guy alone or with friends, being approached ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I’m sure many of you are still planning outdoor festivities of some sort, and that usually involves food. Whether you’re having a backyard barbecue, a tailgate party, or a picnic in the park, it’s smart to keep a few food-safety tips in mind so that no one ends the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Why? Why? Why? Why do we not speak to each other? How can I walk by you, my sister, a mirror reflection of me/myself, and not speak? How can I walk by me/myself? How can I neglect me/myself? How can I not nourish, encourage, praise, celebrate, empower, educate, and ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) In a CNN article that appears designed to promote her upcoming appearance as an “empowerment speaker” at the Essence Music Festival, Shaunie O’neal, executive producer of the hit show, “Basketball Wives,” was given the solemn task of analyzing the complex issue of black female portrayals in American media.  Choosing Shaunie ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) What kind of headache is it? It’s important to figure out what type of headache is causing your pain. If you know your headache type, you can treat it correctly. In one 2008 study, 80% of people who had a recent history of self-described or doctor-diagnosed sinus headache, but ...