Watching a couple hours of TV a day can have major effects on your brain. So what would happen if you quit cold turkey? Stephanie Vozza I’ve never seen Game…
Why Your Vagina May Need A Brake Tag
Why Your Vagina May Need A Brake Tag In about 3 weeks, the state is going to get all up in your vagina. Prepared? There will be some poking. There…
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 hurtful…
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”…
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…
First Look at the Congressional Runoff
Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson Look Forward to the Runoff The final field is set for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional district. With a huge field of 15 candidates, a runoff…
JUST WEAR THE DAMN MASK!
A RETURN TO NORMALCY IS POSSIBLE Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser last week predicted that the U.S. could be…
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…
Awareness of Racism Has Increased, But Change Is Difficult
Three ways to address unconscious attitudes. Source: Pixabay / Patrick Behn by Deeba Ashraf, MD and Ebony Dennis, PsyD Awareness of racism increased last summer as Black Lives Matter protests spread across…
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…