4 Black ASMR Creators to Follow for Soothing Sounds
ASMR is a growing phenomenon on YouTube but lacks diversity. We’re highlighting 4 Black ASMR creators to subscribe to for relaxation.
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Perspective: Men and Self-Care
Mr. Jehmeil Shrouder, CEO and co-founder of the Jamaican production company, Scrapeline, recently shared his thoughts with FunTimes Magazine about men and self-care.
Hydration and Self Care
Did you know that the human body is roughly 65% water? Additionally, we lose water daily through sweating, exhaling and going to the bathroom. We must consistently replenish or else dehydration and its complications may set in.
8 Black Skincare Brands for the Best Self-Care Day
Self-care is a broad term that encompasses just about anything a person does for for themselves, and having a good skincare routine to keep your skin happy and healthy is an easy way to practice self-care. We want to highlight 8 Black-owned skincare brands to add to your at-home facials and skincare routine.
Why PCOS Affects Black Women Differently
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder yet the diagnosis’ rate is low, especially for Black women. Find out more here on how Black women are affected differently.
Doulas – A Potential Key To Solving Black Maternity Mortality
Black women are three times more likely to die than White women in birth-related deaths. Doulas could be advocates for Black mothers in a racially biased medical system.
5 Black-owned Makeup Brands To Get Your Hands On
Many Black-owned beauty brands are also female-owned and advocate for sustainable beauty. With Black Friday approaching, here are eight Black-owned beauty brands
Why Diabetes is Higher in Black Americans & How to Lower Your Risk
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14 in more than 100 countries. This month was established in 1975, but the American Diabetes Association (ADA) trademarked it as American Diabetes Month in 1997.
FunTimes Friday: Breast Cancer Survivor Shout Out Recap
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To honor the survivors, lives lost and people affected by the disease, on October 16th, 2020, FunTimes themed it’s FunTimes Friday event ‘Breast Cancer Survivor Shout Out.’ This event was hosted by Reverend Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, the President of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, who engaged panelists Armenta L. Washington, Research Coordinator Senior at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center, Kelsey Spielman, Licensed Genetic Center at the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine and Co-Founders of Breast Cancer nonprofit ‘Praise is the Cure’ Anita T. Connor and Kerri Connor Matchett
Embracing Online Meditation to Relieve Emotional Distress
Philadelphians’ are using weekly online guided meditation via Meetup.com to find relief from intensified levels of stress and anxiety caused by the Covid 19 pandemic. I learned from my Saturday night session it works.