(ThyBlackMan.com) 56% of people with lower-back aches say symptoms disrupt their daily routines, including sleep and sex. Not only that, but it’s the fifth most common reason for hospitalizations and third most common cause of surgery. Talk about a pain in the…back. There are many possible causes of back pain, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you could pick the right foods to help you get the best sleep possible, wouldn’t you? And if you knew which foods would hinder your restful slumber, wouldn’t you avoid them? Now’s your chance to learn which foods to eat, and which to steer clear of for a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As we go through life, we pick up mental and emotional wounds. Some of them are big, and some are small, but everyone has received some at one point or another. The nasty thing about emotional and mental wounds (consolidated to just emotional for this article) is that we ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s tough to stick to a healthy eating plan when those around you are indulging. It’s even tougher when they’re bent on making sure you indulge, too. But don’t stress it. These eight tricks will help you stay on track without alienating the not-so-healthy eaters in your life. Who ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The jobless rate among black college graduates is nearly double that of whites. Why? For years, Americans have been told that going to college was the best protection against unemployment. That hasn’t been the case for African Americans during the Great Recession, with a jobless rate nearly double that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Never mind a recent New York Times blog citing research that HBCU graduates make less money than other college graduates. As the UNCF’s president and CEO sees it, there’s much value to be found at a black college… To a hammer, goes the saying, the world is a nail. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Headache pain is so common that it seems to be a natural, though unpleasant, part of daily life. It’s the most typical reason for doctor appointments, yet there’s nothing typical about a headache. The source of pain can vary from headache to headache. Attacks by bacteria, viruses, and hormones can ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Despite declines in rates of new cases and deaths from colorectal cancer in the African American community, this cancer is still the third leading cause of death. Death rates from colorectal cancer are about 30 percent higher in African Americans than in whites ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I’m watching African American Lives on PBS, a documentary featuring the ancestry of prominent African Americans. The show features famous entertainers like Chris Rock and Tina Turner and prominent business and community leaders. Usually, when people look up their ancestors it’s a happy occasion to learn where you came ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Tobacco smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, including 43 that are known to cause cancer. No wonder it poses as an enormous threat to the lungs of people with COPD. But those are not the only threats to people with COPD. Many homes harbor dust, fumes, germs, and other ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Basic dental care involves brushing and flossing your teeth regularly, seeing your dentist and/or dental hygienist for regular checkups and cleanings, and eating a mouth-healthy diet, which means foods high in whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and dairy products. If you’re like many Americans who’ve picked up some not-so-great ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Learning that you have cancer can come as a shock. How do you react? You may feel numb, frightened, or angry. You may not even believe what the doctor says. You may feel all alone, even if your friends and family are in the same room with you. These ...