Your mental health may benefit from a habit you barely have to schedule.

The same diagnosis may come with a very different health story for women and men.

A reminder mental health matters just as much as physical health.

It's not probiotics or prebiotics.

Plus, 5 ways to reduce pollution in your home.

If you've been searching for a retinol alternative that actually works, the science just got a lot more convincing.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a clinical research study could be an option for you or someone you love, you’re not alone. It’s natural to have questions. You may be […] The post Considering a Clinical Research Study for Lung Cancer? Here’s How to Get Started appeared first on Black Health Matters.

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Healthy hair starts with understanding what your hair actually needs. Everyone’s texture and goals are different, which means the products that work best should feel personal and intentional. If you […] The post 4 Black‑Founded Brands Elevating Wash Day and Beyond appeared first on Black Health Matters.

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Large sporting events create a kind of electricity that moves through a city. Daily life starts to feel different, and celebration becomes part of the atmosphere. For adults, that shift […] The post Keep Young People Safe During Large Sporting Events appeared first on Black Health Matters.

This article is sponsored by Pfizer. Making healthcare decisions starts with having the right information. That information may include learning about clinical trials—what they are, how they work, and whether […] The post All About Clinical Trials: What They Are, How They Work, and Why Representation Matters appeared first on Black Health Matters.

Let's just say consistency matters.

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.

 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.

Despite being one of the most visible signs of aging, gray hair is probably one of the most misunderstood. 

That's a lot of studies...

Even if you've never done it before.

You'd never guess this is related to your recovery.

And how to reap the benefits.

We are saddened to report that Cassandra Wilson, a Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist, songwriter, and producer, passed away on Tuesday, September 1. The 70-year-old, who possessed a rich, smoky contralto, […] The post Jazz Vocalist Cassandra Wilson Has Died at 70 appeared first on Black Health Matters.

Here's something we don't say out loud nearly enough: a lot of the heaviness we carry isn't required. The post 10 Truths That Will Make Your Life a Little Easier appeared first on Therapy for Black Girls.