New Study Shows Choosing Stairs Over Lifts Could Prolong Your Life
People in the habit of climbing stairs had a 39% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
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Mental Health Awareness: ”We Need More Professionals” – Speaker Joanna Mcclinton Says
Joanna McClinton, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, spoke exclusively to FunTimes Magazine on her new status, how Black communities can be heard, and policy conversations around mental health awareness.
Black Healthcare Heroes: Celebrating Black Nurses On The Front Lines
The profession began to change when Mary Eliza Mahoney became the first Black nurse to graduate from nursing school and be professionally licensed. Since that day in 1879, African American nurses have continued to strive for equality in the profession.
Humor and Laughter for Healing: The Therapeutic Potential of African Comedy
In African culture, humor has long been a means of navigating the complexities of life. From rib-cracking stand-up comedies to skits that would make you laugh out loud, African comedy isn’t just about entertainment, but a powerful food for the soul.
Modern Motherhood: Balancing Work, Family, and Self-Care in Black Homes
In today’s ever-changing world, modern motherhood in Black households is becoming increasingly inclusive and diverse, dismantling outdated expectations and paving the way for a more accepting world.
8 Black Health And Wellness Pioneers That Deserve Their Flowers
These clinicians, researchers, activists, and advocates championed and advanced medicine in this country and beyond.
Combating The Silent Threat: Effective Strategies For World Malaria Day In Africa
Transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, malaria poses a silent threat, especially in Africa where the most vulnerable populations are affected.
Philly’s Jazz Heads Uncorked: Brain Scans Reveal Flow Secrets
Flow, or being “in the zone,” is a state of amped-up creativity, enhanced productivity, and blissful consciousness that, some psychologists believe, is also the secret to happiness.
Black-Owned Gyms and Wellness Studios in Philadelphia
Among the many gyms and fitness offering these activities in Philadelphia are the Black-owned gyms that continue to provide a conducive environment where many irrespective of ethnic affiliation can pursue and achieve their fitness goals.
Health of Africans and African Americans: Taking Action for Wellness on World Health Day
World Health Day is a painful reminder of the worldwide imperative to prioritize health and well-being. This year, let us highlight the health inequities experienced by Africans and African Americans.