What are the six most popular gym myths and the real truth behind them
A new year brings new resolutions and joining or renewing a gym membership is one of the most…
Health & Wellbeing
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What you need to know about hair loss & treatment by a clinical expert
Following her own personal experience of hair loss 20 years ago, Dr Ingrid Wilson, a GP at the…
When are we going to talk about the hidden roots of poor Black mental health?
When it comes to mental health, is there a reason why Black people seem to suffer more than…
Want brighter, healthier teeth? These are the six “Health Trends” to avoid
There’s no getting away from the fact that the older we get, the tougher it becomes to keep…
Why it’s time we remind ourselves of the many benefits of reading regularly
Scribing these words on what feels like the 158th day of January, the feelings of overwhelm are real.…
Dyes, relaxers & breast cancer links: Should UK Black women be worried?
Does using hair dyes and chemical straighteners really increase the risk of breast cancer in Black women? A…
The top 10 questions you have about CBD products – answered by an expert
What do Mike Tyson, Morgan Freeman and Whoopi Goldberg all have in common? Aside from the fact that…
Alafia: the health event for Black people organised by Black doctors
Alafia is a health and wellness event tailored specifically for the African and Caribbean community and if you…
Thinking about turning vegan? This expert tells us what we need to know
Whether they are trying to counter any food excesses at Christmas, one of the most indulgent times of…
How to know if the lack of sunlight is affecting your vitamin D levels
At this time of the year, along with making seasonal wardrobe changes and craving hearty meals, the impact…
The top three tips you need to know to help you stay fuller for longer
With the weather turning decidedly cooler, many of us are already in full hibernation mode. It’s hard to…
Matthew Knowles wants you to know that men can get Breast Cancer too!
When most of us think of breast cancer, we don’t usually associate the disease with men. Although it…
Everything you need to know about checking your breasts by TV’s Dr Zoe
We’re big fans of TV’s Dr Zoe Williams (ITV’s This Morning and BBC’s Trust Me, I’m a Doctor)…
“I don’t look like I have arthritis, so it’s almost unbelievable” – Her truth
When we talk about arthritis, many of us think it’s an illness that affects only the elderly, but…
Expert advice on what you should be doing to avoid adult eczema flareups
Itchy, dark brown or grey leathery patches on the skin, Eczema rarely needs an introduction among Black people.…