Taking The Journey

Nephrologist Martin Pollak and his team found that a common genetic mutation of the APOL1 gene might be partly responsible for African Americans' susceptibility. The mutation likely arose due to natural selection because it protects against African sleeping sickness, Pollak wrote. Yet it also makes African Americans more vulnerable to kidney disease, according to the study released last month in the online issue of Science Magazine. .............more detail
Author: Vabren L. Watts | Date: August 21, 2010 |Pages: Healthy Life

Sugar in the Blood

Do you remember your elders speaking about “sugar in the blood”? Do you have a friend or family member who suffers from diabetes? The importance of understanding high blood sugar is critical to the management of our often fast-paced, unhealthy, and stressful lives. A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit the “Bodies – The Exhibition” and experienced the most engaging presentation on the anatomy and pathology of the human body. Cadavers, adult and fetus, were on display to showcase the miracle of the body and the importance of good health and exercise. This poignant visit, which highlighted all of our major bodily systems, provides the inspiration to urgently share information regarding sugar – the crack cocaine of the Black of the community!.............more detail
Author: Dr. Deborah Stroman | Date: August 21, 2010 |Pages: Healthy Life

African Americans More Likely Alzheimer's Disease

African Americans and Hispanics are at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, but most shocking is the fact that blacks are more likely than any other race to develop the degenerative disease, according to a new study released by the Alzheimer's Association. .............more detail
Author: Lynette Holloway | Date: August 21, 2010 |Pages: Healthy Life

Keep Breaking Up Off Your To-Do List

Almost every item on your to-do list is checked off. But if you’re like most people in a serious relationship you’re forgetting one thing -- your partner. Don’t fall into the trap of simply living under the same roof as your partner. Give your relationship some much needed attention with these tips and keep splitting up off your to-do list. .............more detail
Author: By Kelly Taylor, BDO Contributing Writer | Date: July 19, 2010

Is Kissing Good For You?

What is truly in a kiss? we all know that sharing a gentle, or passionate, embrace with that someone special can do a lot to make your heart race and make the worst of days suddenly seem just a little bit better. We stare captivated at the movie screen as we watch our favorite Hollywood stars lock lips, either suddenly or after a very long "will-they-or-won't-they" process. But can kissing actually be good for your physical health? .............more detail
Author: By Gemme Greene, BDO Staff Writer | Date: July 19, 2010

What Do You Know About ED?

What is erectile dysfunction, or ED? It’s the inability to achieve or sustain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse. Problems with erections may stem from medications, chronic illnesses, poor blood flow to the penis, drinking too much alcohol, or being too tired. Lifestyle changes, medications, and other treatments are often used to treat ED. .............more detail
Author: By Lorraine Jones, BDO Staff Writer | Date: July 19, 2010

HYPERTENSION TYPES

There are two main types of hypertension, and there are four types of hypertension that are less common. Depending on the type of hypertension, the cause could be known or unknown. It is suspected that hypertension results from a combination of factors related to genetics, diet, and lifestyle. .............more detail
Author: Symptomfind | Date: June 17, 2010

Woman To Woman: Help A Brother Out

Unlike women, most men are taught from an early age to cope quietly with pain instead of telling others about their ailments. Men like to be seen as problem solvers, and are sometimes reluctant to ask for help when in fact they should (let’s not even get started about asking for driving directions). Being told, either by family or peers, that big boys don’t cry seems to lead, years later, to a reluctance to seek medical attention for health afflictions, especially if symptoms are not plainly visible or are related to sexual health..............more detail
Author: By Della Jules, BDO Contributing Writer | Date: June 17, 2010

Women: Don't Believe The Hype

In 1988, the Hip Hop supergroup, Public Enemy had a string of hit records, one of those records coined the phrase, “Don’t Believe the Hype.” In the song, Flavor Flav, the rap group’s most animated character turned reality TV star, boisterously and repeated the phrase to beg listeners not fall victim to the hearsay that we come across daily. Today, I, an independent, strong, heterosexual African American male urge you to blow the dust off of that old tape, record, or CD one more time and play “Don’t Believe the Hype” in response to the “why-successful-black-women-cant-find-a-good-man” popular conversations going around lately..............more detail
Author: By Gerald Payne, BDO Contributing Writer | Date: May 10, 2010

Your Body's Ten Strangest Health Clues

Different parts of your body can be surprising predictors of potential future health problems. According to an array of psychic-worthy research, scientists are discovering more and more physical quirks and clues that may be early signs of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancer. Whip out a mirror and a tape measure, and use the following tests to forecast your health..............more detail
Author: By Lorraine Jones, BDO Staff Writer | Date: May 10, 2010

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