How to deal with imposter syndrome according to your personality type
You’ve worked hard to get where you are in life, you’ve put the work in and got the…
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10 common Gynae questions about your lady parts answered by an expert!
What’s normal and what should you be concerned about when it comes to gynaecological or feminine issues? An…
Why you should be consuming more fruit & veg (even if you don’t like them!)
In recent months, the importance of having a strong immune system and eating healthily could be the deciding…
A reminder of 5 simple things for you to do to boost your immune system
Health is wealth and at a time like this, we owe it to ourselves to stay healthy! We…
Andy Cole starts a kidney research fund to ‘give hope to kidney patients’
Sadly, 36% of those on the UK waiting list for a kidney transplant are Black and other minority…
The reason why the prognosis is often bad medicine in Black women’s health
When it comes to treating serious illnesses like breast cancer, where Black women are known to suffer worse…
10 oral health signs and what they are really telling you about your health
Did you know that your oral health can give an excellent indication of how healthy you are generally?…
Do you struggle to switch off every night? Here are four tips for better sleep
The saying goes, “Everything will be better in the morning.” It’s not by accident that problems always seem…
My silent pain: Living with Endometriosis and coping with the condition
Endometriosis is a health condition that affects one in 10 women starting from puberty to menopause. In spite…
When it comes to fibroids, are we being a little too hasty by opting for surgery?
Fibroids. Chances are you’ve got them, had them or know someone who does. African-Caribbean women develop them more…
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…
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.…
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…
Taraji P. Henson speaks: on the Menopause, Mental Health and Love
Taraji P Henson, award-winning actresses, mother, activist and a living example of sisterhood. This lady glows from the…