(ThyBlackMan.com) Okay, they’re not incredibly glamorous. But brown bag lunches are convenient, economical and a great tool in eating healthy while you’re at work, at school, or otherwise away from home. And guess what? Your pack lunch doesn’t have to be dull? You just need of a brown bag makeover! ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Just about any “bad” food can be part of your weight loss plan if you stick to small enough portions. In fact, dietitians advise against banning your favorite treats. Depriving yourself of the foods you crave could set you up for failure. A better strategy is to set limits ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Winter is the season of tantalizing winter beverages. Spiced cider, rich lattes, creamy eggnog, all these winter beverages provide great opportunities to curl up with something warm and soothing. But you really do need to watch out – many of winter’s most popular drinks are full of cream and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) William “Reds” Brawner was apparently a hot commodity on the Howard University campus. As a student who graduated from the university in 2006, Brawner had a long list of female friends, many of whom were willing to do whatever he wanted at the drop of a hat. One thing ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) You have trouble sleeping, but you really don’t want to take sleeping pills. It’s okay! There are plenty of other ways to get a better night’s sleep – and they’re all-natural. Awareness Breathing Does your mind race with thoughts and worries in bed? This isn’t helping you sleep. Instead, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The National Medical Association (NMA) joins organizations and persons worldwide concerned about the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1st, is the international day of coordinated activism against the continued spread of HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day provides an avenue to strengthen the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) How much do you know about lung cancer? According to a recent survey, you may know less than you thought. A new study shows that many patients, African Americans in particular, don’t know enough about this serious disease. According to Christopher S. Lathan, MD, of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In the days of broadswords and chain mail, anger was a simple concept. In the BlackBerry and e-mail age, rage is often disguised. “Identifying your own anger style could be the key to eliminating it,” says Ron Potter-Efron, M.S.W., author of Letting Go of Anger. Men with chronic anger ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I want to know why folks are trying to starve the babies. Okay that may be a little over the top, but seriously what were they thinking? Let me just start by saying that when growing up and attending school in the 70’s and the 80’s one thing was ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Life is a Trip!!! and Its not like we are given a customized list of options when we are born into the world. Being thrust into the world not by our own choice, one would think we’d be given all the tools we need, placed in the right environment, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Looking for the 5 best meals for basketball players? Well, first of all, it’s important to note that athletes should maintain a healthy diet every day, not just on game day, for overall well being. Basketball is a sport that requires players to run and remain in constant motion ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) You feel better about having those two jumbo sized hot dogs and fries since you ordered it with a diet soda, right? Well, you shouldn’t. While diet soda sounds like an easy way to cut calories, new research shows it may not be any better for you than regular ...