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It can be a shock to learn you have a chronic illness. You may ask “why me?” or “where did it come from?” As you learn more about your illness and how to take care of yourself, your feelings may change. Fear or shock may give way to: Your Image of Yourself may Change YouContinue reading “Living with a chronic illness – dealing with feelings”

What meditation is all about Meditation is a technique used for thousands of years to develop awareness of the present moment. It can involve practices to sharpen focus and attention, connect to the body and breath, develop acceptance of difficult emotions, and even alter consciousness. It’s been shown to offer a number of physical andContinue reading “Which Type of Meditation Is Right for Me?”

Heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and diabetes are all examples of chronic illnesses. Six in ten adult Americans has some type of a chronic condition, and four of ten adult Americans have two or more chronic conditions. While this can be a physical and mental challenge, it can also have a financial impact. According to theContinue reading “Financial Impact of Chronic Illness”

Technology today is evolving at a rapid pace, enabling faster change and progress, causing an acceleration of the rate of change. However, it is not only technology trends and emerging technologies that are evolving, a lot more has changed this year due to the outbreak of COVID-19 making IT professionals realize that their role will not stayContinue reading “Top 18 New Technology Trends for 2023”

The history and evolution of music genres are always connected to historical events, and this is particularly evident with rhythm and blues. You may instantly think of artists like Usher, TLC, Beyoncé, or Chris Brown. But as soon as you scratch the surface, you’ll discover that classic R&B was more jazz-rock-oriented than contemporary R&B, whichContinue reading “THE EVOLUTION AND HISTORY OF R&B”

When you’re living with chronic illness, a temporary setback can feel really frustrating. You’ve made so much progress, and now you may feel like you’re starting over at square one. How can you focus on the good and stay positive about the future as you deal with those more difficult times? Here are some tipsContinue reading “Living with Chronic Illness: 5 Tips for Staying Positive and Motivated”

Getting married, having a baby or experiencing another momentous occasion can be especially hard when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. Here are some expert tips on how to cope. By Tiffany Ayuda When my fiancé Sam and I got engaged in October 2018, getting married was a mere formality for us. In manyContinue reading “I learned how to navigate grief while celebrating a big life event”

I was diagnosed with Lupus about a year ago maybe a year and a half and to say it’s been a journey is an understatement. Mind you I’m months away from turning 50 and this lady didn’t see that one coming but I wanted to do this editorial because of what I’ve learned and dealtContinue reading “Living with Lupus”

Dr. James McCune Smith (1813–1865)  Dr. James McCune Smith was the first Black American to obtain a medical degree. The fragments of the schoolwork that still survive from his studies at the African Free School in New York demonstrated that he was a brilliant and applied student from early on who defended the virtues of education.  Continue reading “12 Black American Health and Wellness Pioneers”

Some people might have a hard time with short stories because it can be hard to read different writers writing at different paces about a certain subject; however, for these books of short stories by Black authors, that can be a positive thing. For younger readers, short stories can be easier to consume as theyContinue reading “17 EXCELLENT SHORT STORIES BY BLACK AUTHORS”