(ThyBlackMan.com) – Is the economy beating you up? It’s time to get creative and create your very own do-it-yourself medicine cabinet. Next time you have an ache or pain, forget about a costly trip to the drugstore and test-drive some of your grandmother’s remedies instead. It’ll save money and be ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) will actively support the Prostate Health Education Network’s (PHEN) Father’s Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer to be held on Sunday, June 19, 2011. CNBC is comprised of the national leadership of nine Black Church denominations that have a combined membership of 30 ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) We know what you’re thinking. “What?! Avoid healthy foods?” Yep, you heard us. Now, of course, we don’t mean all healthy foods (as if we’d let you off the hook that easily). Instead, recent studies by food industry experts have targeted a few foods that, while they certainly have ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Many people tend to focus on all health and body challenges that women face in their lifetimes, but the truth is that we all have unique problems that we have to deal with. Sure, women have a lot that they have to cope with, but this is not to ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Sex isn’t the same as it was in your 20s — but it can still be satisfying. Contrary to common myths about sexuality and older adults, sex is not just for the young. Many seniors continue to enjoy their sexuality into their 80s and beyond. A healthy sex life ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, there’s no question – the type of mattress you’re trying to get that good night’s sleep on does matter. But with so many choices, from traditional coil to air, and latex/memory foam, buying the one you need for the healthiest ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Soul Food staring Vanessa Williams, Nia Long, and Mekhi Phifer is one of my all time favorite films. Who couldn’t relate to the vivid portrayal of warm family gatherings centered around a holiday feast? The movie brings back memories of my very own relatives laughing, talking, and joking as ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I have to admit it. Americans are a wasteful bunch – perhaps the most wasteful people on the planet. While much of the world struggles to find its next meal, one quarter of all food produced in the United States is discarded! Restaurants, hotels, and supermarkets are big culprits ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Millions of Americans each year are prescribed drugs that are not approved for their specific medical condition, a practice that is legal and logical in many cases. It is common for doctors to prescribe drugs for conditions they aren’t specifically approved for, but in many cases there is not ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Yoga can provide a wonderful antidote to stress. But did you know it could also improve your relationship? In addition to managing your stress and boosting your fitness level, an added bonus of yoga is an easing of relationship tensions—it is practically impossible to be angry at someone while ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) People with type 2 diabetes may eventually find that they have lost mobility, either because a limb has been amputated or they otherwise need to use a wheelchair. While this change can make it hard to think about exercise and fitness, but successful diabetes management is still a priority ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Everyone knows that athletes must plan and time their meals and snacks very carefully to reach their performance goals. But what about the rest of us? You try to squeeze in 30-60 minutes of exercise most days of the week. Do you have to be careful about what you eat ...