Today we live in a world where it is so hard to turn off the noise. An increasing number of African-American women are feeling overwhelmed, resulting in prolonged periods of sadness, which could be telltale signs of depression. The pressure of being a “Super Woman” can take its toll. You know what’s going on in...
If your last meal could be all the favorite foods you often eat, it’s no wonder it’s your last meal. Everything you love, it seems, eventually can kill you. The most delicious foods in the world seemingly are bad for your heart. They contain too much salt, which can lead to high blood pressure. Or...
Feeling blue? Why not toss around a little green at Louis Vuitton, Chanel, or Hermès? Feeling better now? Maybe, or maybe not. The idea that shopping can alleviate mental or emotional ills is informally known as “Retail Therapy”. Instead of lying on a couch and discussing your unhappy childhood, retail therapy is supposed to make...
She is physically stunning with a luscious designer wardrobe, a gorgeous million-dollar home, an expensive sports car, and brilliant diamond jewelry from her equally successful husband. This Black woman has everything. Including depression. African American women have long been known as the backbones of their families, the strong ones who keep the family and community...
Never under estimate the power of prayer and spirituality in your lives. It’s no joke that stress more negatively affects African Americans more than any other group. One of the major factors is that many African American women are constantly so much stress that it affects their health, mental state and in turn, the people...
You know you’ve said it, “I just don’t have time to work out. I’m too busy with work and family.” Well, health experts say that even if you can’t block out an extended period of time a day for a workout, a walk, or a run, you can achieve some goals to make you healthier...
Depression is the feeling of hopelessness, the inability to function in a normal, and a sense of deep sadness that just won’t let go. The immobilizing effects of depression can be treated before professional help is needed. Mental health professionals all agree on several ways to help. Exercise. When you’re depressed, just getting out of...
Can you really have it all? Can you be a “Strong Black Woman” (SBWM) who will have success, happiness, and get your fair share? How many times have you and your girlfriends had this discussion? Too many, right? “Super Woman” is a label African-American women have worn for seemingly hundreds of years. It’s become a...
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