Family Health

When in trouble or in need of a distinctive voice or support, celebrities and individuals who are unjustly wronged call on the Rev. Al Sharpton. The preacher, activist, and radio host( just a few of his titles ) recently shared his daily routine, new fitness regimen, his inspiration and more with the New York Times.

News outlets across the country reported the disturbing information about tennis champion Serena Williams being  rushed to the hospital for an emergency treatment.  We discovered the reason was Williams has Pulmonary Embolism. How is this possible?

RJ Peete was recently honored at the “Genius of Autism Awards” Related article: Join Holly Robinson-Peete, Support “Genius of Autism” [VIDEO] What is Autism? Autism is a lifelong, complex neurobiological disorder for which there is currently no documented cure.  It crosses a spectrum that ranges from relatively mild difficulties to extreme conditions involving severe language […]

The term “HPV” may sound familiar or you’ve seen the popular commercial on your television screen .  If you thought HPV was a virus that only young girls have to pay attention to, think again.

In strengthening the core, a person has greater control over pelvic floor muscles and reproductive  organs. Harnessing this helps the individual release muscle tension and experience full body ecstasy. Yoga is an ideal way to get your sensual core in to shape.  Stamina and strength is sexy.  You’ll look better and feel sexier after regular […]

Ernestine Shepherd is in better shape than most people, decades her junior. At 74 she is honored with being in the Guinness Book of World Record for being the oldest female body builder.  She started body building at age 54. Up at 3 a.m. every morning, for her devotional prayers.  She spends her days running, lifting […]

There are a rising number of qualified black yoga instructors.  I was delighted to have recently received a Twitter “mention”  from  @ivywriter / Kellea Tibbs who inspired this post about exploring her Yoga journey.  “Finding these people has been very inspiring and helps make me want to make a deeper cultural connection to the art […]

Actress, author, activist, and philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete’s son, RJ’s autism was diagnosed 10 years ago and she has been consistent in bringing awareness to the public.  Join her support and several other VIPs (Bill Cosby, Deepak Chopra, Susan L. Taylor)  for the event on January 10, at Carnegie Hall in New York City for […]

Champion boxer and Dancing with the Stars Alum, Laila Ali and husband Curtis Conway are expecting their second child spring 2011.  She recently teamed up as a celebrity blogger with US Magazine to chronicle her pregnancy and share her journey the second time around. 

Everything that multi-platinum rapper and global business mogul Shawn Carter a/k/a “Jay Z” does is super-size.  He is the definition of success.  He looks the part from head to toe. Here are a few inside tips from Men’s Health that reveals the superstar’s exercise regimen. Take a look Related Articles: Dance and Lose Weight While […]