(ThyBlackMan.com) Irreversible tooth damage? From sports drinks? A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth. Specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Nuts have gone front and center on the stage of eating, and for good reason. Why? Well, not only do they provide a host of nutrients but they are delicious and a versatile addition to any diet. Here are 5 reasons nuts add up in the nutrition department. 1. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The days of dining in restaurants only for special occasions are over. Today, for many people, eating out is an almost daily occurrence. Here’s the problem: Restaurant menu items are usually low in fiber but high in calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium—not exactly the nutritional profile you ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) According to Help for Midlife Crisis, “Midlife” is a metaphor for anytime where we have logged enough miles that certain things have been settled, accomplished, or are well under way. No one after all, outside of a life threatening illness, really knows if they have passed the literal mid-point ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) About a third of men and women in the United States admit to lying to their doctors, according to a 2010 survey. But keeping secrets can be dangerous, especially if the information you’re withholding leads to a wrong diagnosis. Besides, “a doctor’s job is to advocate for your health, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Can’t get your morning going without a cup of Joe or an energy drink? During the lunchtime slump do you haveto down a 5-hour energy shot? Well, we’ve all been guilty of it at one time or another–suffering from the caffeine crash later. Believe it or not, some people ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The toothpaste aisle always seems to have something new in it, but toothpaste that only clean your teeth are SO old news. “Companies are trying to cash in on the buzz about how good oral hygiene can help you fend off a host of health problems, including heart disease,” ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The road to better health can sometimes seem like an uphill battle. But with every small step you take and each healthy decision you make, you do get closer to your goal of improved health, and one of the most effective ways to do this is by eating a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Soon, very soon the SCOTUS will hear arguments for and against President Obama’s Health Care Law. The central target of debate will be the “minimum coverage requirement.” Most folk call it the “individual mandate.” Opponents assert that by requiring or mandating by law for people to have to buy ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Of all the fat that can accumulate on your body, which is the most dangerous? Correct answer? Belly fat. Excess accumulation of belly fat is more dangerous than excess fat around your hips and thighs. Belly fat is associated with serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As we prepare to recognize National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day, a new research study has served as a wake up call for a community that might have gone too far. The Center for Disease Control now estimates that 1 out of every 32 black women will be ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We get it – you have a LOT going on. Many times, it’s not so much that you don’t want to eat healthy, lose those extra pounds, and just in general feel a lot better about yourself, it’s that there are only so many hours in the day, and ...