(ThyBlackMan.com) Many things can cause depression, such as financial trouble, the loss of a loved one or an illness. In addition, there may not be a concrete reason for your depression. However, experts have pinpointed a few surprising things that can cause depression – that most people would never suspect. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving? Research shows, there are benefits to giving thanks – not just gratitude for what we have, but expressing gratitude to those who bless us. Consider the benefits below, then set out to write a “gratitude letter,” a new holiday tradition that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) How do you lose belly fat? Why is it so important to take control of your midsection? Aside from aesthetics, belly fat is the most dangerous type of fat. Large waistlines are indicators of multiple conditions and diseases. But how do you lose it? Unfortunately, it does take more ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A report has been released at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine about the devastating impact that mass incarceration has on our society. The study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, is one of the most thorough examinations of the impact that mass incarceration has on the African American community. The study’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In what area of your life have you contemplated giving up lately? It crosses the minds of even the most tenacious – I’ve been there. And this week, I feel led to encourage you to hang in there. I know, I know. You’re tired. You thought things would have taken ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Keeping the spark alive in your marriage or relationship can prove difficult at times. Sometimes we’re tired or bored. Sometimes our libido just isn’t up to the challenge and sometimes it’s the sign of something much deeper. Whatever the problem, it’s time to take matters into your own hands ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Ok it’s not a secret that training your body can help you shed a few pounds—but can burning calories and toning your muscles really help you enjoy sex more? “The oxygenation of blood plays a huge roll in arousal—people who work out, especially with cardiovascular exercise, are going to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Is quality shut-eye eluding you? The 2010 Sleep in America poll by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) revealed that blacks reported getting the least amount of sleep on workdays/weekdays, generally no more than 6 hours. The problem? Experts have proven that less sleep can equal increased disease risks, including ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) During a radio interview, a caller asked me if it was too late – in her forties – to change careers and pursue something for which she is passionate. “It’s never too late,” I told her. “If you feel led in a new direction, make a plan to transition ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) From your first kiss to your first time meeting each other’s families, relationships offer many exciting, and stressful, experiences. It can also be a stressful experience for your waistline as well. According to research from the journal Obesity, dating and cohabiting can lead to weight gain. The 2009 study looked ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die. Death is one of those subjects that we tiptoe around. The reality is death is a certainty of life. Nobody knows the exact hour. To ensure that your goals, dreams, wishes and responsibilities to your dependents don’t cease ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One morning last week, I turned out of my neighborhood to head to my office and was startled by what appeared to be a cloud of smoke across a wide swath of gray sky. The tall buildings that normally tower over the nearby streets were nowhere to be seen. ...