More than four hours of leisure sitting each day was linked to a higher risk of heart attack in a large UK study.

More than four hours of leisure sitting each day was linked to a higher risk of heart attack in a large UK study.

Welcome back to our minisode series, “I Have Some Thoughts.” These short episodes are designed... The post I Have Some Thoughts Minisode | U.S. Open, Raven Symone, Vic Mensa, & Chance the Rapper appeared first on Therapy for Black Girls.

The National Center for Health Statistics reported that anemia affects Black women at more than three times the rate of white women. Thirty-one percent of Black women had anemia, compared […] The post Iron Deficiency Is a Major Health Issue for Black Women appeared first on Black Health Matters.

A diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can bring a lot of emotions and an immediate need to make many decisions. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan, and every […] The post Treatment Options for NSCLC: Understanding Your Choices appeared first on Black Health Matters.

Big policy changes under HR-1 could affect employer, ACA Marketplace, Medicaid, and Medicare coverage starting in 2027. Here's what may change, what to watch for, and what you can do now. The post How 2027 Healthcare Policy Changes Could Affect Your Coverage and Costs appeared first on Black Health Matters.

 Your digestive health may be more closely tied to your mood than you realize, especially when it comes to depression.

What you put on your plate may play a bigger role in gout risk than you’d expect.

Six decades of follow-up point to a handful of midlife health factors that may shape how well men age later on.

Work stress may follow you home in more ways than you realize, including into your sex life.

One misguided study from 2002 has dominated the narrative.

Restless legs may be doing more than keeping you up at night, with possible effects that reach far beyond sleep.

Lower numbers aren't always better.

Your surroundings may be doing more for your focus and stress levels than you realize.

Take our quiz to discover what's getting in the way of your best runs. And our personalized recommendations for the best outfit upgrades.

Top reproductive specialists explain why this at-home monitor offers a more precise, data-backed view of your ovulation than standard test strips.

Are warm-weather destinations the best options for retirees? It depends. A new national analysis comparing U.S. metro areas shows that the best places for retirees aren’t the destinations people imagine. […] The post The 10 Best and Worst U.S. Metros for Retirees appeared first on Black Health Matters.

In this deeply personal episode of Birth Story, we sit down with Caitlyn Sunseri, a doula and prenatal yoga teacher based in Bakersfield, CA, to talk about healing after a difficult birth and how that healing shaped a completely different second birth experience. Caitlyn opens up about her first birth with her son Ryder, the […] The post Birth Story: How I Healed After a Difficult Birth and Approached My Next Pregnancy Differently with Caitlyn Sunseri first appeared on Prenatal Yoga Center. The

A huge analysis found a cognitive risk factor that may be easier to overlook than you’d expect.

That feeling of being completely absorbed in something may be giving your brain more than a temporary escape.

Adding one more piece to an estrogen regimen may affect the body in ways women don’t always expect.

Your uterus has a microbiome, too

This compound may help you feel calmer without sacrificing the focus you want from your day.

Coaches may say they want to support female athletes differently, but far fewer are actually putting it into practice.

Even elite athletes may overlook these factors that could affect performance.

Even elite athletes may overlook these factors that could affect performance.

If you’re already taking blood pressure medication, this daily habit may make a meaningful difference.

What happens when you combine psychedelics with the therapeutic process? Psychedelic-assisted therapy is gaining attention... The post Session 480: Introducing Psychedelics Into Therapy appeared first on Therapy for Black Girls.

A long-term study identified a modifiable depression risk factor.

And you could test both in less than 5 minutes