Local woman releases another book for women
Book Review You Better Got Your Dream By: Willmarine B. Hurst “I wear a crown of knowledge, ‘cause I’m a conscious queen.” Jessica Care Moore (Black Statue of Liberty) Queens…
The Importance of the Covid Vaccinations for African Americans
A NOLA Alpha on the Importance of the COVID Vaccinations Alpha Phi Alpha is committed to community leadership for healthy, safe and just communities, where all can thrive. Over the…
How to Shake Off a Hurtful Comment
Practical strategies to bounce back when you get your feelings hurt. by Alice Boyes Ph.D. Source: Luis Galvez/Unsplash Offhand comments from friends, family, and colleagues, or even strangers, can be…
6 Plants That Naturally Repel Mosquitoes
You might even already have a couple in your garden. Rebecca Straus Read when you’ve got time to spare. Photo by Lana Kenney I live in a one bedroom “garden”…
Eat These 5 Foods to Support Your Immune System
Yes, what you eat can help keep you healthy. By Heather Mayer Irvine Hinterhaus ProductionsGetty Images Vitamins and supplements are highly useful tools for a lot of folks looking for…
3 Simple Ways to Stay in Love
Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. How to make every day Valentine’s Day. THE BASICS Most couples make a special effort to focus on each other several times a year—often birthdays,…
$1,400 Stimulus Check FAQs: What Are The New Income Limits?
Lisa Rowan Getty President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal has finally been approved by Congress—which means another round of stimulus payments (aka stimulus checks) may be coming your way. But…
Stockton’s Basic-Income Experiment Pays Off
A new study of the city’s program that sent cash to struggling individuals finds dramatic changes Annie Lowrey is a Staff writer at The Atlantic Two years ago, the city…
19 Tips for the Best Sex Ever
By Norine Dworkin-McDaniel Has your sex life gone stale? Between kids, work, the economy and other pressures, steamy sex may seem like a fantasy. (Although there’s a place for that…
Are People Who Curse Actually More Honest?
Christian B. Miller Ph.D. Research explores whether cursing might be a sign of greater honesty. Key Points: People who reported cursing more often scored higher on measures of honesty. Individuals…