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Everything You Need to Know About the ‘75 Hard Challenge’ Trending on TikTok

*We’ve decided not to link to this and other concerning and/or triggering content. If you’re on TikTok, it’s highly likely your feed has served up a friend or influencer doing something called the 75 Hard Challenge. The hashtags #75HardChallenge and #75Hard have more than 31 million views, collectively.* And while questionable weight loss trends are… Read More »

When to worry about asthma

But certain lifestyle changes can make a big difference What to do if you have an asthma attack If you think you’re having an asthma attack, you should: Sit upright do not lie down and try to take slow, steady breaths. Make a Referral. I did peak flow tests to measure my ability to blow… Read More »

Lauryn Alease Williams A.K.A., “LA Love The “Boss” Talks About Going Pa-Vegan & Lots More!

Image Credits: The Wolf Pack @packvisuals Lauryn Alease Williams A.K.A., “LA Love The “Boss”, is the true definition of a great triple threat and more. LA Love is all set to take over the world and show other young women with hard work and dedication anything is possible. Born in Glen Burnie, Maryland and ever… Read More »

World Lupus Day 2020: What Is Lupus? Know More About the Causes and Symptoms of the Autoimmune Disease

World Lupus Day 2020 (Photo Credits: File Image) Every year World Lupus Day is celebrated on May 10 and the day is dedicated to the global health problem, lupus. The autoimmune disease is known to affect any part of the body in any way at any time. The disease can be unpredictable and have varying… Read More »

Lorenzo Lewis Is Helping Men of Color Talk About Mental Health—Through Their Barbers

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s time to talk. Thirty-five percent of men are being treated for mental illness, but that number may be low because too many men don’t seek help. This is exactly why we’re spotlighting men who are getting guys to open up about mental health in provocative, engaging, and sometimes… Read More »

What to know about RSD

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a nerve disorder that affects pain regulation. Doctors now refer to RSD as “type 1 complex regional pain syndrome” or “complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) 1.” People with RSD feel excessive pain, usually in their limbs or extremities. They may also experience changes in body temperature, unusual sweating, a decreased… Read More »

Seven things it is perfectly acceptable NOT to feel guilty about during lockdown

With over half of humanity now living in lockdown, staying home has become the new normal and millions of people across the globe are attempting to use the time to ‘better themselves’. Whether they’re making music, art, learning a new skill, discovering the joys of cooking or getting the abs they always wanted – it… Read More »